Summer 2025: Anticipated Film and TV Releases

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April 19, 2025

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Upcoming Cinematic Releases

The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be a standout season in the world of entertainment, with a diverse range of film and television releases poised to capture the attention of audiences worldwide.

Notable Film Releases

  • Jurassic World: The Rebirth. The iconic franchise returns with new adventures in a world where humans and dinosaurs coexist, starring Scarlett Johansson.
  • Superman. A reboot of the DC superhero aiming to explore more human aspects of the character.
  • Avatar: Fire and Ash. James Cameron’s epic continues, promising to dazzle with groundbreaking visual effects.
  • Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action). The beloved Disney animated classic gets a live-action adaptation.
  • Captain America: New World Order. The continuation of the Marvel universe, with Sam Wilson taking on the mantle of Captain America.
  • Friday the 13th Part 2 (Revisited). Twenty years after its original release, the film starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis returns with its original cast.
  • How to Train Your Dragon (Real-Life Version). A live-action take on the animated film series.
  • 28 Days Later… Extermination: Evolution. The third installment following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), depicting a post-apocalyptic world overrun by violent zombies.
  • Ballerina. The first spin-off from the John Wick franchise, starring Ana de Armas.
  • Thunderbolts. A team of villains and antiheroes expected to deliver a unique film compared to Marvel’s previous releases.
  • Mission: Impossible – Deadly Sentence (Part 1). Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt for the final installment of the franchise.
  • The Fantastic Four, First Steps. This new version marks its incorporation into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

New TV Series Releases

Streaming services are bringing exciting titles, though some without confirmed release dates, expected to air during the summer.

Noteworthy TV Series Premieres

  • Stranger Things (Final Season). The conclusion of the series that defined a generation, with protagonists facing their biggest challenge yet.
  • One Piece (Season 2). Monkey D. Luffy and his crew continue their high-seas adventures.
  • Squid Game (Season 3). The South Korean series returns with new games and even more intense challenges.
  • A Song of Ice and Fire (Spin-off). A Game of Thrones spin-off narrating the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg across the Seven Kingdoms.
  • The Poquianchis. An adaptation of Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s novel about the real-life sister prostitution ring.
  • Stick: The Perfect Swing. A former professional golfer puts his fate in the hands of a promising 17-year-old golfer, returning to the world of golf.
  • Merlina (Season 2). A story featuring a more twisted tale than its predecessor, with Addams Family member.
  • Blade Runner 2099. Set 50 years after Blade Runner 2049, the story revolves around androids and humans.
  • Ironheart. A teenager creates a suit similar to Tony Stark’s armor, attempting to fill his shoes and protect the world.
  • It: Welcome to Derry. A prequel aiming to uncover how the clown arrived in this town.
  • Alien: Earth. Focuses on the origins of xenomorphs and their arrival on Earth.
  • The Witcher (Season 4). Liam Hemsworth joins for the penultimate season adapted from Andrzej Sapkowski’s books.

Key Questions and Answers

  • What are the most anticipated film releases of summer 2025? Notable films include Jurassic World: The Rebirth, Superman, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action), Captain America: New World Order, Friday the 13th Part 2 (Revisited), How to Train Your Dragon (Real-Life Version), 28 Days Later… Extermination: Evolution, Ballerina, Thunderbolts, Mission: Impossible – Deadly Sentence (Part 1), and The Fantastic Four, First Steps.
  • Which TV series are set to premiere in summer 2025? Series like Stranger Things (Final Season), One Piece (Season 2), Squid Game (Season 3), A Song of Ice and Fire (Spin-off), The Poquianchis, Stick: The Perfect Swing, Merlina (Season 2), Blade Runner 2099, Ironheart, It: Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, and The Witcher (Season 4) are expected to air.