Future Movie Rankings by Digital Trends in 2025
In 2025, the silver screen was abuzz with a plethora of anticipated films, each showcasing an array of talented actors and directors. Here's a roundup of some of the year's most talked-about movies.
Adam Sandler and Sunny Sandler reprised their roles in the long-awaited sequel, "Happy Gilmore 2". Sandler once again took on the title character, while Sunny played his daughter. The film was a sequel to the original 1996 comedy and promised to deliver laughs and golf swings in equal measure.
Meanwhile, David Corenswet donned the cape as Superman in the highly anticipated DC Universe film, simply titled "Superman". Nicholas Hoult played Lex Luthor in this reboot of the classic superhero tale.
Millie Bobby Brown starred in "The Electric State", a film about a girl on a mission to find her missing brother. Chris Pratt played a smuggler in this action-packed adventure, directed by the Russo Brothers.
"The Electric State" was based on a loose adaptation of a book, much like "Novocaine", a film featuring Jack Quaid as a mild-mannered bank executive with an unusual condition - an insensitivity to pain. Amber Midthunder played Quaid's love interest in this intriguing drama.
Another adaptation was "How to Train Your Dragon", a live-action remake of the beloved animated film. Mason Thames played Hiccup, with Dean DeBlois returning as director. The film promised to capture the magic of the original while introducing a new generation to the world of dragons.
The year also saw the release of "Mickey 17", a dangerous expedition to colonize an ice planet, based on Edward Ashton's novel. Robert Pattinson starred as the protagonist, with Bong Joon Ho at the helm as director.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe expanded with the release of "Thunderbolts", directed by Jake Schreier. The film featured a star-studded cast, including Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Lewis Pullman as the almighty Sentry, and Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost. Pedro Pascal played the current mayor in this action-packed superhero film.
In the realm of science fiction, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" marked Tom Cruise's last adventure as Ethan Hunt. The film, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, promised to deliver the high-octane action fans have come to expect from the franchise.
The year 2025 also saw the return of dinosaurs in "Jurassic World Rebirth", directed by Gareth Edwards. Scarlett Johansson played a key role in this covert ops team retrieving dinosaur DNA.
"The Life of Chuck", directed by Mike Flanagan, was an adaptation of a Stephen King novella. Tom Hiddleston played Charles Krantz in this psychological thriller.
"28 Years Later", directed by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, told the story of a boy in an isolated community. Jodie Comer played a mother in this post-apocalyptic drama.
"F1", directed by Joseph Kosinski, was a racing film featuring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Idris played an up-and-coming racing star, while Pitt took on the role of a seasoned driver.
One of the year's most critically acclaimed films was "Sinners", directed by Ryan Coogler. The film, which received a score of 4/5 stars, told the story of twin brothers played by Michael B. Jordan. The film was praised for its emotionally powerful moments, musical numbers, and 70mm IMAX presentation.
"Eddington", written and directed by Ari Aster, was another standout film of the year. Joaquin Phoenix played the sheriff in this suspenseful drama.
In the world of superheroes, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" introduced Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Fantastic Four. Ralph Ineson played Galactus in this origin story, directed by Matt Shakman.
As the year drew to a close, "The Life of Chuck" and "Sinners" were hailed as the top films of 2025, with "The Life of Chuck" based on a Stephen King novella and "Sinners" receiving widespread acclaim for its emotionally powerful moments, musical numbers, and 70mm IMAX presentation. It was indeed a year of exciting cinematic experiences.
Movies-and-TV in 2025 offered an abundance of entertainment, with highly anticipated films capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. Among them were adaptations like "How to Train Your Dragon" and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps", while original tales such as "Sinners" and "The Life of Chuck" also gained critical acclaim. These movies not only featured talented actors like Adam Sandler, Millie Bobby Brown, and Tom Hiddleston but also showcased popular celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and Robert Pattinson.
