2025 has to be the most promising year for horror films yet. With a new Final Destination already released, here are 10 of the most anticipated horror films of 2025.
28 Years Later (June 20)
28 Years Later takes place nearly three decades after the rage virus infected the country. The film takes place on a small island where humans are still under quarantine, protected by a heavily fortified causeway. There has been much excitement circling around the film because of its chilling trailer as well as its talented cast. Produced by Cillian Murphy, fans cannot wait to take a seat at the theatres, so much so that many claim to already be seated. Starring Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, we are thrust back to the post-apocalyptic world of 28 Years Later.
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M3GAN 2.0 (June 27)
She’s baaaack! M3gan is back, and more sinister than ever. Two years after the rampage that put M3gan on the map, her creator Gemma comes back to resurrect her creature to defeat Amelia, a military grade weapon. This will be another thrilling installment of M3gan’s story, as we see her protecting her family and her software. The film will have a wide theater release, but will soon drop on Peacock, like the original. Starring Allison Williams, Ivanna Sakhno, Violet McGraw, and Amie Donald.
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I Know What You Did Last Summer (July 18)
Reviving their roles, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are thrown back into the horrors of their past. Chilling teen slasher flicks are back and better than ever. A group of friends are being terrorized by a stalker who knows what they did last summer, an experience Ray and Julie are familiar with. Starring Madeline Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, and Sarah Pidgeon.
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Weapons (August 8)
This terrifying film from the twisted mind of Zach Gregger faced a fierce bidding war two years ago between multiple studios. Eventually it sold to New Line Cinema for a whopping 38 million dollars. This movie is highly anticipated due to the unnatural pose that the children are running in; It is rumored to be the horror movie of the year. From the horrifying mind that created Barbarian, watch out for Weapons. Starring Julie Garner and Josh Brolin.
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The Conjuring: Last Rites (September 5)
Ed and Lorrain Warren are back. As far as the plot, that is all we know; It’s their last case, and it will make them confront terrifying and mysterious entities. We don’t entirely know what’s in store for Ed and Lorraine, but I have an itch that it has to do with their basement full of terrifying artifacts coming back to haunt them. Starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson.
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Black Phone 2 (October 17)
The first film in the franchise was such a hit with horror fans that Ethan Hawke is reprising his role as the “Grabber” in the second installment of this chilling story. What we know so far is very little. The original is a short story written by Joe Hill, who has kept the plot of the second film under tight wraps. This film will release in theatres. Many hope that the story details the past of the “Grabber”, and his origin. Starring Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw.
Currently in Post-Production
Predator: Badlands (November 7)
Guess who’s back?? We’re all familiar with the ugly mug that is Predator. Predator plays a hero here. The film is set on a future remote planet, and a young Predator is an outcast from his clan. We can anticipate some sort of Alien vs. Predator fight for this thriller. The franchise Aliens is starting to gain traction for their upcoming series. Whether the creators want to mesh the two worlds together again is up to them, but fans are anticipating great fights coming soon. This film is to be released in theatres, suggested to be watched on IMAX. Starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi.
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Frankenstein (November 2025)
With the most recent Netflix “Tudum”, we got a first look at the three-time Oscar-winning director Guillermo Del Toro’s, Frankenstein. This project has been in the works for over a decade, and finally in Novemeber 2025 will be premiered on Netflix. Starring Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth, we have a fully stacked cast for this haunting tale.
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The Woman in Cabin 10 (Fall 2025)
Based on the best-selling novel by Ruth Ware, this film is set on a luxury cruise where we follow a traveling journalist who witnesses the death of a passenger who was tossed overboard. The twist here is, she was told it was all an illusion.. Although it doesn’t sound like traditional horror, this film is anticipated to keep you on the edge of your seat. The film will premiere on Netflix, starring Kiera Knightley, Guy Pearce, and Hannah Waddingham. Alongside the talented cast, this mystery is highly anticipated.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 5)
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is a crowd favorite, and is out on December 5th. Fans have been anticipating the opening of the Five Nights at Freddy’s world. Blumhouse and Universal Pictures greenlit this film, shortly after the 300 million dollar success of the first film. As the eager audience, we have much to look forward to. With the game being such an expansive story, fans can expect great things from the films. We have yet to see what William Afton has in store for our main character, Mike. Starring Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, and Elizabeth Lail.
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