There’s nothing quite like a great movie to give you some much-needed escapism from the stresses of work, family, and everything else you’re balancing. And if you’ve already run through the feel-good movies on Netflix or gobbled up our favorite book-to-film adaptations, you’re probably looking for something new. Luckily, there’s a slew of great movies out this season to freshen up your watch list.
We’re officially in the thick of summer, which means you can expect plenty of splashy blockbusters hitting theaters. These larger-than-life movies run the gamut, from breathtaking superhero films to gripping thrillers. But if you’re not in the mood for something so big, we’ve also got some quirkier, quieter films on our radar that are bound to get a little weird. Plus, a legacy sequel to a legendary crime comedy franchise that kept you laughing all through the 80s and 90s.
Best New Movies: Summer 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth
In this gripping follow-up to the iconic 90s thriller, Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and her team go on a mission to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. They hope to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. However, as the expedition becomes increasingly perilous, they soon uncover an unexpected and sinister discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades.
Superman (July 11)
Sometimes, the simplest stories are the most epic. This film retells the story of Clark Kent’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville, Kansas.
I Know What You Did Last Summer (July 18)
When a group of friends accidentally causes a fatal car accident, they make a pact to keep the murder a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, they learn that a mysterious someone knows what they did last summer. As they’re stalked by a killer, they track down two survivors of the legendary Southport massacre of 1997.
Eddington (July 18)
Ari Aster wrote and directed this Western black comedy-drama starring Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix. In 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Phoenix) and mayor (Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25)
In this latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer. And yes, Pedro Pascal stars in this film, too.
Oh, Hi! (July 25)
In this oddball comedy, Iris (Molly Gordon) is enjoying her first couple’s trip with the charming Isaac — until he tells her he’s actually not interested in a serious relationship. Feeling led on, Iris makes a bold, bad decision in an attempt to change his mind.
The Naked Gun (August 1)
Fans of the original Naked Gun franchise shouldn’t miss this legacy sequel. Liam Neeson stars as the inadvertently goofy Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. — expect glib, parody comedy at its finest.
Freakier Friday (August 8)
In this sequel to the early 2000s Disney hit, Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) discover that lightning might strike twice as they navigate the tough challenges that come along with blending two very different families.
Weapons (August 8)
Craving something spooky? In this epic mystery horror film, all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanishes on the same night at exactly the same time. A bereft community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Nobody 2 (August 15)
Workaholic government assassin Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss.
