What are the most anticipated films of 2025?

By Violaine Schütz, 

Alexis Thibault, 

Alexandre Chevarin, 

and Nathan Merchadier.

Published on 23 June 2025. Updated on 12 August 2025.

Frankenstein by Guillermo del Toro with Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth

Since its creation by Mary Shelley in 1818, the myth of Frankenstein has been an endless source of inspiration. The monster has captivated generations of filmmakers. Now, it is Guillermo del Toro’s turn to revisit this iconic work of science fiction in his upcoming feature film.

Simply titled Frankenstein (2025), the film boasts a stellar cast. Jacob Elordi plays the monster, alongside Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth (X, Pearl, and MaXXXine). This feature is set to make waves on Netflix upon its release, scheduled for November 2025.

Frankenstein (2025) by Guillermo del Toro, starring Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth, coming out in November 2025.

No Other Choice by Park Chan-Wook

Five years after Decision to Leave, South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-Wook returns with No Other Choice. This dark comedy is adapted from the novel The Ax by American writer Donald Westlake. Starring Lee Byung-Hun, the story follows a man who, after being laid off, desperately searches for a new job… Until he considers eliminating all his competitors. A scenario that has already been adapted for the silver screen by Costa-Gavras with The Axe (2005).

No Other Choice by Park Chan-Wook, release scheduled for 2025.

Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway, FKA twigs, and Hunter Schafer

After the romantic comedy The Idea of You and the thriller Mother’s Instinct, the inimitable Anne Hathaway is set to star in David Lowery’s upcoming film Mother Mary. The star of the Devil Wears Prada (2006) will embody a pop star in a relationship with a fashion designer and will perform the character’s songs herself. Described as a “pop melodrama,” Mother Mary boasts a stellar cast, including Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You), Hunter Schafer (Euphoria), Kaia Gerber (Bottoms), and singer FKA twigs.

Mother Mary (2025) starring Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, and FKA twigs does not have a release date yet.

Cleopatra by Denis Villeneuve, starring Zendaya

After lighting up the screen in Challengers and Dune: Part Two in 2024, Zendaya could step into the role of the ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra in Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming film scheduled for 2025. Inspired by Stacy Schiff’s 2010 novel Cleopatra: A Life, this highly-anticipated project promises to be a colossal success, if it turns out not to be a mere rumour.

Cleopatra by Denis Villeneuve, starring Zendaya, scheduled for 2025.

I Want Your Sex by Gregg Araki, starring Charli XCX and Olivia Wilde

Following in Halina Reijn’s footsteps with Babygirl starring Nicole Kidman, Gregg Araki is set to reveal his new erotic thriller I Want Your Sex in 2025. Also focusing on sex and power, the film tells the story of the young Eliott, who starts working for the artist Erika Tracy and becomes her sexual muse… As for the cast, it’s hard not to be excited about a film featuring Olivia Wilde (Don’t Worry Darling), Cooper Hoffman (Licorice Pizza), and pop phenomenon of 2024 Charli XCX. A film that will for sure make a splash, both for its topic and for the presence of the artist behind the commercial success of Brat, one of 2024’s best albums.

I Want Your Sex (2025) by Gregg Araki, starring Charli XCX and Olivia Wilde, does not have a release date yet.

The Bride! by Maggie Gyllenhaal, starring Penélope Cruz

Originally scheduled for release on September 24th, 2025, the eagerly-awaited film The Bride! has now been postponed to March 4th, 2026. The Bride! draws loose inspiration from the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein. Directed by actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, this fantasy feature film stars Christian Bale and Penélope Cruz, and is expected to explore a different aspect of a monster that continues to fascinate us.

The Bride! (2025) by Maggie Gyllenhaal, starring Christian Bale and Penélope Cruz, coming out on March 4th, 2025.