The fall 2025 film season promises to be one of the most exciting in years with a lineup of long-awaited blockbusters and award-worthy dramas. From supernatural thrillers to epic fantasy adventures, here are the 10 most anticipated movies of fall 2025 that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
1. The Conjuring: Last Rites – September 5
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in what may be the last installment of the hit horror franchise. Set in 1986 Pennsylvania, they once again face a terrifying demon from their past.
2. Twinless – September 5
Written and directed by James Sweeney, this Sundance favorite follows Dylan O’Brien as a man coping with the loss of his identical twin, leading to unexpected bonds and bittersweet turns.
3. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – September 12
Julian Fellowes concludes the saga of the Crawley family. Lady Mary must navigate a divorce scandal while protecting the Downton legacy. Returning cast members join new faces including Alessandro Nivola and Joely Richardson.
4. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – September 19
Kogonada directs Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell in a magical tale of two strangers guided by a mysterious GPS. With Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jodie Turner-Smith in supporting roles, this drama blends fantasy and romance.
5. The Lost Bus – September 19
Matthew McConaughey stars as a bus driver rescuing schoolchildren during the tragic 2018 California Camp Fire, with America Ferrera as the teacher who helps him in Paul Greengrass’ emotional drama.
6. One Battle After Another – September 26
Leonardo DiCaprio headlines Paul Thomas Anderson’s adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland. Set in modern-day California, the ensemble includes Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Teyana Taylor.
7. Predator: Badlands – November 7
Elle Fanning plays an android caught up in an unexpected alliance with an alien hunter on a distant planet. This new chapter by Dan Trachtenberg expands the Alien vs Predator universe.
8. Wicked: For Good – November 21
The highly awaited conclusion to Jon M. Chu’s two-part adaptation of Wicked stars Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Supporting cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Jonathan Bailey.
9. Avatar: Fire and Ash – December 19
James Cameron returns with the third Avatar installment. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Winslet reprise their roles in another epic Na’vi adventure.
10. Marty Supreme – December 25
Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow star in Josh Safdie’s period drama inspired by ping-pong champion Marty Reisman, bringing a unique sports tale to the big screen on Christmas Day.