It’s 2025 and movies are alive and well. Both in theaters and at home. Although at one point there was fear that the theater and movies were dying, its pretty clear cinema isn’t going anywhere!
No matter the medium, as in years past, we’ve canvassed the most guy-worthy movies to see in 2025. This year brings comedic collabs, superheroes, new entries of well-known franchises and above all stories that featuring members of our communidad front and center – por fin!
Check out the movies every man should have on his radar here.
January
Unstoppable
Based on the 2012 book of the same name Unstoppable tells the inspiring story of Anthony Robles. Born without a right leg and raised by his single mother. In high school, Robles discovers a passion for wrestling and joins the school team. Although initially doubted by coaches and teammates, he becomes a formidable competitor. Through determination and relentless training, he defies societal prejudice and physical challenges to become a NCAA Division 1 champion wrestler. Competing against the very school that rejected him.
The movie stars Jharel Jerome (Moonlight, Central Park Five) as Robles, with an A-List supporting cast that includes Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Pena and Don Cheadle.
Unstoppable just dropped on Amazon Prime on January 16th.
February
Captain America: Brave New World
The latest entry of Marvel Cinematic Universe may be one of the greatest tests for its superhero’s. The MCU once churned out strings of hit movies, however, its strength has been spotty in the last couple of years. Some hits, in the form of Deadpool & Wolverine, Wakanda Forever and Shang-Chi & Legend of the Ten Rings and some misses in the form of The Marvels, The Eternals and Thor: Love & Thunder.
As such, this latest entry will be a litmus test of sorts. In this continuation/reboot of the Captain America franchise, Sam Wilson, formerly the Falcon is now firmly carrying the shield and finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must soon discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
Anthony Mackie returns as Wilson, with Harrison Ford joining the cast as Thaddeus Ross. The producers and studio have promised a tone that is half-superhero movie, half-political thriller. The addition of Ford will no doubt help contribute to that tone.
Captain America – Brave New World opens in theatres February 15th.
“SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
This documentary, directed by Questlove of The Roots examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone. The groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. The film captures the band’s rise, reign and subsequent fadeout while shedding light on the unseen burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
Music luminaries such as Chaka Khan, Nile Rodgers, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis appear to provide commentary on the group, as well as contemparies Andre 3000, D’Angelo, Q-Tip opining on the influence the group had on their own music.
Sly Lives premieres in January at the Sundance Film Festival, but debut on Hulu on February 13th.
March
The Alto Knights
For those looking to get their gangster movies fix – enter The Alto Knights. Directed by Barry Levinson and written by Nicholas Pileggi (GoodFellas). The film stars Robert De Niro in a dual role as 1950s mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. Genovese and Costello are competing Italian American mob bosses, and Genovese orders a hit on Costello. Costello survives but is wounded in the attempt and ultimately decides to retire from the Mafia.
All the gangster genre elements have aligned for this production. From talent in front of the camera in the form of DeNiro, behind the camera with Levinson and the written word with Pileggi. If they recreate the magic of collabs past, the audience should be pleased.
The Alto Knights opens in theatres on March 21st.
April
Sinners
When visionary director Ryan Coogler announces a new project and Michael B. Jordan is attached, film enthusiasts worldwide sit up and take notice. Sinners, Coogler’s latest continues his tradition of blending compelling storytelling with deeply human themes. With Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers. The premise of the film involves twin brothers (both played by Jordan) trying to leave their troubled lives behind, return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Coogler and Jordan are 3 for 3 with their collabs, from Fruitvale Station to Creed and Black Panther, when these two team up great cinema happens. So, we can’t wait to see their latest.
Sinners opens in theatres April 18th.
Happy Gilmore 2
Early aughts frat boys rejoice! Adam Sandler is back in one of his most iconic characters in Happy Gilmore 2. Little is known about the plot, other than Sandler and much of the original cast are returning for another golf romp. Reggaeton fans also have something to tune into as Bad Bunny is rumored to have a role in the film.
Thunderbolts
Presented as a rag tag group of misfits forced to assemble by default Thunderbolts serves to bookend Phase 5 of the MCU. The irreverent team-up features depressed assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits. The film also returns to the screen Marvel Cinematic Universe characters Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus).
Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts opens in U.S. theaters on May 2, 2025.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Fresh off catapulting himself off the roof of the Olympic Stadium in Paris, Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in the eight installment of the Mission Impossible franchise. This latest installment serves as direct sequel to Dead Reckoning. Little is known about the plot, save for Hunt and his special ops team returning to squash the latest AI driven weapon at the hands of Gabriel, aptly played by iconic Latino actor Esai Morales. That’s enough to get us to the movies.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning opens in U.S. theaters on May 23, 2025.
Karate Kid Legends
The Karate Kid universe collides in the latest installment of the new and old franchises which come together on-screen. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio both return to their roles as Mr. Han and Daniel Larusso, from previous films.
The storyline is said to pick up three years after the events of the final season of Cobra Kai. The latest installment follows the story of kung fu prodigy Li Fong. After moving to New York City with his mother, he struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition — but his skills alone aren’t enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
Karate Kid: Legends opens in U.S. theaters on May 30, 2025.
June
Ballerina
The John Wick universe also expands. The fifth film in the John Wick franchise is a spin off set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4. It stars Ana de Armas in the lead role, as Eve Macarro, a ballerina-assassin, who begins to train in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma and sets out to exact revenge for her father’s death.
Along the way a certain Baba Yaga drops by to train the ingenue/phenom.
July
Superman
No summer would be complete without a superhero tentpole. The newly rebooted DCU will look to find its footing with the latest interpretation of the Man of Steel. This go around James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy; The Suicide Squad) is at the helm as writer and director.
David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman alongside Rachell Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hault as Lex Luthor. But the trinity of mainstays isn’t along in this entry. Some special world building additions are making their big screen appearances, such as Nathon Fillion, as Green Lantern, Isabella Merced as Hawkgirl and Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific. The film explores the early days of a young Superman and journey to reconcile his alien heritage with his human family.
Fantastic 4: First Steps
The Fantastic Four will get its second reboot in a span of 10 years. This time however its in the hands of Marvel Studios. So, the hope is that Marvel’s first family of heroes are in better hands. To that effect, this go around have lined up some top line talent, with Pedro Pascal (Narcos, The Last of Us) as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby (Mission Impossible) as Sue Storm, Evan Moss-Bacharach (The Bear) as Thing and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm.
Rather than retell an origin story, Marvel is taking a different approach. This time our heroes will be set back in time and must protect their 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world from being devoured by the cosmic being Galactus and his soldier the Silver Surfer.
Fantastic 4: First Steps drops in theaters July 25, 2025.
October
Michael
The King of Pop is getting the biopic treatment. A film based on the life of the American singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. It is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) with Michael Jackson portrayed by his nephew Jaafar Jackson and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo as Joseph Jackson and Nia Long as Katherine Jackson.
The film will follow Jackson’s life and career from his time with the Jackson 5 as a child in the 1960s and 1970s to his final weeks before his death in 2009.
Michael is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025.
December
Avatar: Fire & Ash
James Cameron returns with the third installment of the Avatar franchise. Cast members Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore and Giovanni Ribisi reprise their roles from previous films.
The plot has been kept under wraps. However, Cameron told France’s 20 Minutes that audiences should expect to see a new side of Pandora and the Na’vi with the “Ash People…The fire will be represented by the ‘Ash People.’ I want to show the Na’vi from another angle because, so far, I have only shown their good sides,” the director said.
Avatar: Fire & Ash is set for release December 19, 2025.
As you can see, whatever your taste there are plenty of movies arriving in 2025 that will be sure to please. With that said, see you at the movies.