Every summer, the biggest movies of the year get released. Studios put out their best offerings, hoping to entice moviegoers to escape the heat in a cool, dark theater seat.
This year is no exception, with a little something for everyone to watch. For comic book fans, you can look forward to Superman or Fantastic Four. Kids can enjoy The Bad Guys 2 or Smurfs. And for the action flick fans, there’s Ballerina or Americana.
To help you decide which films you want to see this summer, we’ve rounded up our top summer movies of 2025. Grab your popcorn, and let’s get started!
June
Ballerina
June 6, Theaters
What’s It About? An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death.
This spin-off of the John Wick franchise features Ana de Armas as Eve, a new female assassin on a revenge mission. It promises to be gory, exciting, and intriguing, everything we’ve come to expect from a John Wick movie.
How to Train Your Dragon
June 13, Theaters
What’s It About? On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
Dreamworks is venturing into the world of live-action remakes with this take on their 2010 animated film. So far, it seems to be identical to the original, so we’re interested to see the audience’s reception.
Materialists
June 13, Theaters
What’s It About? A young New York City matchmaker’s lucrative business gets complicated as she finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
A new romantic drama with attractive leads and a love triangle? Yes, please! It stars Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans as the leading trio in this intriguing original film.
The Unholy Trinity
June 13, Theaters
What’s It About? A young man returns to an old Montana town to reclaim his legacy. He’s caught between a law-abiding sheriff and a destructive stranger as old secrets lead to violence.
While this movie premiered at film festivals last year, it’s finally getting a US theatrical release this summer. This original Western stars Samuel L. Jackson and Pierce Brosnan as the leads, so we’re excited to see it.
Elio
June 20, Theaters
What’s It About? Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he’s truly meant to be.
It’s nice to see an original movie from Pixar again. This intergalactic adventure looks like a fun time, with lots of colorful aliens and spaceships. The real question is, will Pixar continue their streak of kids’ films that leave adults in tears?
Bride Hard
June 20, Theaters
What’s It About? Badass secret agent Sam is tasked with one of her hardest missions yet – being a maid of honor for her childhood best friend.
This movie reunites Pitch Perfect stars Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp in a goofy action movie. It’s definitely not peak cinema, but it promises to be a good time.
KPop Demon Hunters
June 20, Netflix
What’s It About? A world-renowned K-pop girl group balances their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters.
This fun film from Netflix combines the world of K-pop and monster hunting with songs by Twice. Excitement is high after the early trailers, so it’s sure to be a hit with K-pop and animation fans alike.
F1
June 27, Theaters
What’s It About? In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1’s most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team’s hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
Racing fans, get ready for an adrenaline-fueled watch with F1. With Brad Pitt in the lead and lots of real driving to gasp over, you won’t want to miss seeing this on the big screen.
July
Jurassic World Rebirth
July 2, Theaters
What’s It About? Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.
The Jurassic Park franchise isn’t going away anytime soon. This new film stars Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey on a new mission against new big, bad dinosaurs. Will it be good? That remains to be seen.
Superman
July 11, Theaters
What’s It About? Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
James Gunn is starting his reboot of the DCEU with its most iconic character – Superman. Early trailers look promising, as does the titular actor, David Corenswet. Could this be the refreshment of the superhero genre we’ve been needing?
Smurfs
July 18, Theaters
What’s It About? When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. With help from some new friends, they must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
Every few years, we get a new Smurfs movie, whether or not anyone actually wants it. The biggest draw of the film so far is Rihanna voicing Smurfette, which is an interesting choice.
Fantastic Four: First Steps
July 25, Theaters
What’s It About? Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer.
The Fantastic Four are back again for a third try at a successful movie. Opinions are mixed so far. Some people like the comic book-accurate costumes and 1960s setting, while others are upset by the casting choices, including a female Silver Surfer.
Oh, Hi!
July 25, Theaters
What’s It About? Iris and Isaac’s first romantic weekend getaway goes awry in a most unexpected way.
The first trailer for this movie was released a few days ago, and it already looks… interesting. Will it be a romantic drama or a horror film? Only time will tell.
August
The Bad Guys 2
August 1, Theaters
What’s It About? Reformed criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are trying very hard to be good. However, they soon find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes heist that’s masterminded by a new team of delinquents they never saw coming – the Bad Girls.
The Bad Guys was a surprise hit when it came out in 2022. Now it’s back for a sequel, promising more hijinks and animated fun to entertain bored kids as summer draws to a close.
Freakier Friday
August 8, Theaters
What’s It About? Tess and Anna discover that lightning may indeed strike twice as they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge.
We bet a sequel to 2003’s Freaky Friday wasn’t on your 2025 bingo card, but here it is. Starring much of the original cast, we once again follow Tess and Anna on a comedic bodyswap adventure.
Americana
August 22, Theaters
What’s It About? A shy waitress and a lovelorn military veteran find themselves in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal as they try to retrieve a rare Native American artifact.
After premiering two years ago at film festivals, this crime thriller is finally getting a theatrical release. The trailers look promising already, with a mixture of action and comedy alongside silver screen favorite Sydney Sweeney.
The Thursday Murder Club
August 28, Netflix
What’s It About? Four irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.
Based on the book of the same name, this movie looks like a fun romp filled with comedy and murder. It stars a great selection of older actors, such as Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, and Pierce Brosnan.
Caught Stealing
August 29, Theaters
What’s It About? Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a struggle for survival in the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City. He is forced to navigate a world he never imagined.
This original crime thriller movie has a lot of big-name stars, such as Zoe Kravitz, Austin Butler, and Matt Smith. It looks violent yet fun, with lots of colorful characters and exciting action set pieces.
The Roses
August 29, Theaters
What’s It About? A seemingly perfect couple hides tensions and rivalry. When the husband’s career ambitions fail, their relationship’s underlying conflicts explode.
This movie is a reimaging of the 1989 movie War of the Roses, which in turn is based on a book of the same name. This dramedy stars veteran actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, and we’re anticipating great performances from both.
Which of these movies are you most excited to see? Put it on your calendar so you can go to the theater and see it on release.
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