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These are the 6 most anticipated action movies of 2025

2025 will be oaded with blockbuster action movies featuring zombies, shootouts, avatars, and superheroes

These are the 6 most anticipated action movies of 2025
Chema Carvajal Sarabia

Chema Carvajal Sarabia

  • December 29, 2024
  • Updated: January 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM

This upcoming year is going to be quite intense for those of us who love going to the movies and enjoying a good action film with popcorn and the full experience. Here’s a look at the few months ahead and what the best releases of the year will be.

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The list is made up of the six movies that we consider the most anticipated of all 2025, considering that we are talking about action movies, although within this genre it is possible that a horror movie might make it onto the list (you surely know where this is going).

The cinema in 2025 will not be a strange place for all of us here reading this article, we can assure you! 12 months full of powerful premieres and highly anticipated movies are coming. Let’s review!

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23, 2025)

Tom Cruise returns for the last time in the upcoming Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which marks the end of Ethan Hunt’s journey in his most dangerous mission to date.

As the fascinating teaser trailer shows, the action scenes have the potential to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With Cruise (of course) performing his own stunts once again, The Final Reckoning is expected to be an epic conclusion to the Mission: Impossible franchise. We are not ready to say goodbye to Ethan. I’m not.

Ballerina (June 6, 2025)

Ballerina is the new and exciting spin-off of the John Wick franchise, following a young assassin seeking revenge for her family’s death. Ana de Armas will shine in the lead role and, as John Wick fans know, the world of highly skilled assassins offers endless possibilities for intense action.

Ballerina will premier on June 6 of this year. With promises of expanding the universe of its predecessor, Ballerina offers the perspective of a new and entertaining protagonist after so much Keanu Reeves (he deserves a break).

28 Years Later (June 20, 2025)

28 Years Later, by Danny Boyle, one of the most anticipated horror movies coming in 2025, will return to the post-apocalyptic world of the well-known universe of 28 Days Later.

The sequel will pick up the aftermath of the rage virus, this time focusing on the new survivors navigating the wasteland and offering an exciting continuation of the franchise. The aim is to delve into the consequences of living in an apocalyptic world and fans can expect returning characters and new faces, all exploring the harsh reality of surviving in a chaotic world. Can it be June 20th already?

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Jurassic World: Rebirth (July 2, 2025)

The Jurassic Park franchise is also set to return with Jurassic World: Rebirth. This chapter will explore additional territories within the familiar realm of dinosaurs, bringing back known characters and introducing new faces (including Scarlett Johansson).

The film will delve into the consequences of coexistence between humans and dinosaurs, with the return of Colin Trevorrow as director. Jurassic World: The Rebirth promises more thrilling action and tense dinosaur chases for a summer blockbuster in 2025.

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Superman (July 11, 2025)

Under the direction of James Gunn, an exciting reboot of Superman is being prepared that will bring a new perspective to the iconic superhero. Following Henry Cavill’s departure, David Corenswet will don the cape and tights.

Corenswet promises to reinvigorate the character for a new generation and has a great responsibility. Superman will begin a new chapter in the DC Universe, focusing on Clark Kent’s early days as a hero in Metropolis. This new 2025 version of a classic hero is expected to present a more grounded and nuanced Man of Steel. It is a key year for Warner and its superheroes.

Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025)

Avatar: Fire and Ash, by James Cameron, will continue the epic saga of Pandora. Picking up the story of Avatar: The Way of Water, this third installment of the Avatar series will dive even deeper into the planet’s ecosystems and the ongoing conflict between the Na’vi and the human invaders, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with innovative special effects and astonishing world-building.

Fans can expect more impressive visual effects along with a classic portrayal of the environmental themes that define the first movie. This continuation of the saga promises to be an epic journey for both fans of the franchise and newcomers. Will it surprise the audience for the third time?

Chema Carvajal Sarabia

Chema Carvajal Sarabia

Journalist specialized in technology, entertainment and video games. Writing about what I'm passionate about (gadgets, games and movies) allows me to stay sane and wake up with a smile on my face when the alarm clock goes off. PS: this is not true 100% of the time.

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