Tudum! Netflix has unveiled its wide-ranging 2025 film slate. During a news-packed “Next on Netflix” presentation featuring appearances from celebrity guests Tina Fey, Ben Affleck, John Mulaney and the Duffer brothers, the streamer teed up a packed year of movies.
Netflix has already released the Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz starrer “Back in Action” and the Oscar-nominated “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” this year. With its 2024 release “Emilia Pérez” nabbing 13 Academy Award nominations, the pressure is on for film chief Dan Lin to find the streamer’s next big critical hit while delivering sequels to audience favorites like “The Old Guard.”
Among the buzziest titles of the year are Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” Rian Johnson’s next “Knives Out” film “Wake Up Dead Man” and Noah Baumbach’s newly-titled “Jay Kelly” with George Clooney.
Check out the full 2025 Netflix film slate below.
Winter 2025
Kinda Pregnant
Netflix will release the Amy Schumer-led comedy “Kinda Pregnant” on Feb. 5, which follows a woman who dons a fake pregnant belly – and accidentally meets the man of her dreams. Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr. and Brianne Howey also star.
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
Animated fantasy “The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep” will debut on Feb. 11, expanding Netflix’s universe based on the popular video game franchise. This latest entry follows Geralt of Rivia as he’s drawn into a centuries-old conflict between humans and merpeople, and must find a way to solve their mystery to prevent a war between kingdoms.
La Dolce Villa
Romantic comedy “La Dolce Villa” with “Scandal” star Scott Foley premieres Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day. It tells the story of a successful businessman who travels to Italy to stop his daydreaming daughter Olivia from restoring a crumbling villa – but he just might discover the beauty, magic and romance of the country along the way.
Spring 2025
Plankton: The Movie
The latest addition to the “SpongeBob SquarePants” universe, “Plankton: The Movie,” hits Netflix on March 7. Per the film’s official logline, “Plankton’s world is flipped upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted.” Check out a new image below.
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The Electric State
“The Electric State,” led by “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown and “Guardians of the Galaxy” alum Chris Pratt, lands on the streamer March 14. The project from “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo is set in the aftermath of a robot uprising in an alternate version of the ’90s, following an orphaned teenager who ventures across the American West with a cartoon-inspired robot, a smuggler and his sidekick in search of her younger brother.
The Life List
Romance film “The Life List” featuring “Carry On” star Sofia Carson and “The White Lotus” alum Connie Britton will premiere on March 28. “When Alex Rose’s mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you both laugh and cry as she uncovers family secrets, finds romance and discovers herself along the way,” the official logline reads.
Nonnas
The comedy “Nonnas,” directed by “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” scribe Stephen Chbosky, has received a release date of May 9. Starring Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon, the film follows a man who risks everything to honor his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers.
Havoc
Action thriller “Havoc” from writer-director Gareth Evans and star Tom Hardy will debut in the spring. After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, while unraveling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city. Timothy Olyphant and Forest Whitaker also star.
Summer 2025
The Old Guard 2
Hotly anticipated title “The Old Guard 2” has landed a July 2 release date, and will again follow Charlize Theron as immortal mercenary Andy of Scythia as she faces a formidable new enemy. Graphic novel author Greg Rucka returns to pen the sequel’s script.
Fear Street: Prom Queen
India Fowler, Suzanna Son, David Iacono and Ariana Greenblatt star in the latest “Fear Street” film, “Prom Queen.” The horror flick, which will debut in the summer, takes place during prom season at Shadyside High. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running for prom queen, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.
Fall 2025
Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro’s passion project, “Frankenstein,” is slated for a November release. The project stars Oscar Isaac as the titular mad scientist and Jacob Elordi as his monstrous creation, and also features Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz.
Jay Kelly
Noah Baumbach’s George Clooney-led comedy has finally landed a title, “Jay Kelly,” and will debut in the fall. Adam Sandler, Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Riley Keough, Emily Mortimer, Patrick Wilson, Jim Broadbent, Eve Hewson, Alba Rohrwacher and Greta Gerwig also star.
Rip
The latest collaboration between Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, “Rip,” is set to premiere in the fall. “Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on,” the film’s logline reads.
Untitled Kathryn Bigelow Film
Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow’s untitled Netflix film project has been slated for the fall. Plot details remain under wraps, but it will star Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Jonah Hauer-King, Moses Ingram, Greta Lee and Jason Clarke.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Also hitting the streamer in the fall is “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.” Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet in the threequel also featuring Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack and Thomas Haden Church.
The Woman in Cabin 10
Keira Knightley-led “The Woman in Cabin 10,” based on the book by Ruth Ware, is also among the fall releases. “While on board a luxury yacht for a travel assignment, a journalist witnesses a passenger thrown overboard late at night, only to be told that it didn’t happen, as all passengers and crew are accounted for,” the film’s logline reads. “Despite no one believing her, she continues to look for answers, putting her own life in danger.”
A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil and Melissa Joan Hart star in “A Merry Little Ex-Mas,” a romantic comedy set for the fall. It follows a recently separated couple as they attempt to have one last Christmas with their kids before the wife sells the family home to move and start fresh, but complications arise when the husband brings his amazing new girlfriend into the holiday mix.
Not Yet Dated
The Ballad of a Small Player
“The Ballad of a Small Player” follows Colin Farrell as a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau when he encounters a kindred spirit who might hold the key to his salvation. Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings and Tilda Swinton also star.
Champagne Problems
The romantic comedy “Champagne Problems” stars Minka Kelly as an ambitious executive who travels to France to secure the acquisition of a world-renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian — who turns out to be the founder’s son.
Happy Gilmore 2
Also not yet dated is “Happy Gilmore 2,” which will see Adam Sandler return as the beloved but crass golf hero alongside Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Bad Bunny and Travis Kelce.
In Your Dreams
Animated feature “In Your Dreams,” a comedy adventure about Stevie and her brother Elliot who journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams, is also set for 2025. If the siblings can withstand a snarky stuffed giraffe, zombie breakfast foods and the queen of nightmares, the Sandman will make their ultimate dream come true: the perfect family. Simu Liu and Craig Robinson lend their voices to the project. See a new image from the film below.
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K-Pop: Demon Hunters
Also in the animated space, “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” (working title) will follow a world-renowned K-Pop girl group as they balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as bad-ass demon hunters, set against a colorful backdrop of fashion, food, style and the most popular music movement of this generation.
Lost in Starlight
Animated romance “Lost in Starlight” takes to the skies as it tells the celestial love story of astronaut Nan-young and musician Jay who embark in the longest-ever long-distance relationship — one that bridges Earth and Mars.
Pookoo
Closing out the animated titles, Skydance’s “Pookoo” from producer John Lasseter is a buddy comedy about a small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of The Valley that must set off on an adventure of a lifetime.
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding
Beloved family matriarch Madea returns in “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding.” “Brian and his ex-wife Debrah are shocked to learn their daughter Tiffany is engaged to a rapper she met on a yacht—and the wedding is in two weeks. Madea and her crew head to the Bahamas, stirring up chaos and heartwarming fun,” the logline reads. Check out a first-look image below.
R&B
Perry also produces “R&B,” a contemporary version of the story of Ruth and Boaz. Set in Tennessee, the drama led by Serayah McNeill and Tyler Lepley tells the story of a young woman who escapes the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widowed woman and in the process finds the love of her life and gains the mother she never had.
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Straw
Another undated Perry production, “Straw,” follows a single mother who faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence. Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glynn Turman, Sinbad and Rockmond Dunbar star.
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Night Always Comes
Vanessa Kirby leads the thriller “Night Always Comes,” based on the book of the same name by Willy Vlautin. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Julia Fox, Eli Roth, Randall Park and Michael Kelly also appear in the film that follows a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family.
Steve
Cillian Murphy plays the titular role in “Steve,” a drama following the headteacher of a last-chance reform school who struggles to keep his students in line, while also grappling with his own spiraling mental health. A reimagining of Max Porter’s novel “Shy,” the film will trace a pivotal 24 hours in the life of its titular character.
The Thursday Murder Club
Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, 2025 release “The Thursday Murder Club” follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film is the latest to be produced through the Netflix and Amblin Entertainment partnership.
My Oxford Year
Sofia Carson leads the currently undated title “My Oxford Year” opposite “Queen Charlotte” alum Corey Mylchreest. The aptly-titled film takes place at Oxford University as an ambitious young American travels to England to fulfill a lifelong dream, only to have her plans upended when she meets a charming and clever local.
The Wrong Paris
Miranda Cosgrove will star in “The Wrong Paris,” which tells the story of a young woman who joins a dating show thinking it’s in Paris, France, but it’s actually in Paris, Texas. She plots a way to get eliminated until her unexpected feelings for the bachelor (Pierson Fodé) complicate her plans.
