Moviefone's 2025 Theatrical and Streaming Winter Movies Preview

Moviefone's winter preview 2025.

With only two months left in 2025, there are still several big studio movies and awards contenders opening before the end of the year!

From franchise sequels like 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery', to reboots such as 'The Running Man' and 'Anaconda', animated films like 'Zootopia 2', musicals including 'Wicked: For Good', scary movies such as 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', and awards contenders like 'Hamnet', 'Jay Kelly' and 'Marty Supreme', 2025 still has a little something for everyone.

Moviefone has compiled a list of the most anticipated movies opening in theaters and/or streaming in November and December of 2025, which not only includes major studio releases but also smaller independent films that you won't want to miss.

Let's begin!

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November:

'Predator: Badlands' (11/7)

(L to R) Thia (Elle Fanning) and Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios' 'Predator: Badlands' film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android (Elle Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

'In Your Dreams' (11/7)

A scene from 'In Your Dreams'. Photo: Netflix © 2025.

Stevie (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and her little brother Elliot (Elias Janssen) journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.

'Christy' (11/7)

Sydney Sweeney in 'Christy'. Photo: Black Bear Pictures.

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.

'Nuremberg' (11/7)

Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring in ‘Nuremberg’. Photo: Scott Garfield. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.

In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and ethics with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), Hitler's right-hand man.

'I Wish You All the Best' (11/7)

(L to R) Alexandra Daddario as Hannah and Cole Sprouse as Thomas in 'I Wish You All The Best'. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.

In this refreshingly modern coming-of-age story based on the best-selling book by Mason Deaver, a high school junior (Corey Fogelmanis) comes out as nonbinary and is thrown out of their family’s home. With nowhere else to turn, they move in with their estranged older sister (Alexandra Daddario) and her husband (Cole Sprouse). After enrolling in a new school, they find support from an eccentric art teacher (Lena Dunham) and form an unexpected bond with a kindhearted student (Miles Gutierrez-Riley). With the help of their new relationships, they navigate the awkward hurdles of young adulthood in this sweetly funny journey of self-discovery that celebrates the power of being true to yourself.

'Sentimental Value' (11/7)

Stellan Skarsgård in 'Sentimental Value'. Photo: Kasper Tuxen Andersen.

Sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star (Elle Fanning).

'Die My Love' (11/7)

(L to R) Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in 'Die My Love'. Photo Mubi.

Grace (Jennifer Lawrence) and Jackson (Robert Pattinson) move into an old house deep in the country. With ambitions to write The Great American Novel, Grace settles into her new environment, and the couple soon welcome a child. However, with Jackson frequently – and suspiciously – absent, and the pressures of domestic life starting to weigh on her, Grace begins to unravel, leaving a path of destruction in her wake.

'The Running Man' (11/14)

Glen Powell stars in Paramount Pictures' "The Running Man'. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' (11/14)

(L to R) Justice Smith as Charlie, Ariana Greenblatt as June, Dominic Sessa as Bosco, Jesse Eisenberg as Daniel Atlas, Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves, and Dave Franco as Jack Wilder in 'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t'. Photo Credit: Katalin Vermes.

The Four Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher) return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.

'Keeper' (11/14)

(L to R) Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland in 'Keeper'. Photo: Neon.

Liz (Tatiana Maslany) and Malcolm (Rossif Sutherland) escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm suddenly returns to the city, Liz finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that reveals the cabin's horrifying secrets.

'Bull Run' (11/14)

Tom Blyth in 'Bull Run'. Photo: Abramorama.

Follows Bobby Sanders (Tom Blyth), an ex-pro-hockey-player-turned-junior-banker as he navigates the peculiar and somewhat surreal world of high finance and faces life's meaning within this gilded cage.

'King Ivory' (11/14)

Ben Foster in 'King Ivory'. Photo: Saban Films.

Based on extensive research involving law enforcement and gang members, a never-before-seen, authentic look inside the underworld of fentanyl trafficking from gangs inside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester a.k.a. "Big Mac."

'Eternity' (11/14)

(L to R) Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner in 'Eternity'. Photo: A24.

In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.

'Murder at the Embassy' (11/14)

Mischa Barton as “Miranda Green” in the mystery thriller 'Murder at the Embassy', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

When a private detective (Mischa Barton) is called to investigate a suspicious murder inside Cairo’s seemingly impenetrable British Embassy, she discovers a second crime has been committed that could spark war across the globe. Everyone within the walls of the embassy is a suspect, but the ultimate evil force is lurking right around the corner.

'Sirāt' (11/14)

A scene from 'Sirāt'. Photo: Neon.

A father and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They’re searching for Mar — daughter and sister — who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. Surrounded by electronic music and a raw, unfamiliar sense of freedom, they hand out her photo again and again. Hope is fading but they push through and follow a group of ravers heading to one last party in the desert. As they venture deeper into the burning wilderness, the journey forces them to confront their own limits.

'Wicked: For Good' (11/21)

Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in 'Wicked For Good', directed by Jon M. Chu.

Set in the Land of Oz, before and after Dorothy Gale’s arrival from Kansas, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda’s (Arianna Grande) friendship is put to the test as they embrace their new respective identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the North, and how the consequences of their actions will change all of Oz forever.

'Sisu: Road to Revenge' (11/21)

Stephen Lang stars in 'Sisu: Road to Revenge'. © 2025 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photo: Kristjan Mõru.

Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, 'the man who refuses to die' dismantles it, loads it on a truck, and is determined to rebuild it somewhere safe in their honor. When the Red Army commander who killed his family comes back hellbent on finishing the job, a relentless, eye-popping cross-country chase ensues – a fight to the death.

'Rental Family' (11/21)

(L to r): Akira Emoto and Brendan Fraser in 'Rental Family'. Photo by James Lisle/Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

An American actor (Brendan Fraser) in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.

'Zootopia 2' (11/26)

(L to R) Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman), Gary De’Snake (voice of Ke Huy Quan) and Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) in 'Zootopia 2', which releases in theaters Nov. 26. © 2025 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) find their partnership isn't as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo (Idris Elba) orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program. But it doesn't take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis.

'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' (11/26)

(L to R) Josh O’Connor and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'. Cr. John Wilson/Netflix © 2025.

When young priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O'Connor) is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

'Hamnet' (11/27)

(L to R) Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet', a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC.

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, 'Hamnet' tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, 'Hamlet'.

'Tinsel Town' (11/28)

(L to R) Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson in 'Tinsel Town'. Photo: Brainstorm Media.

Egotistical A-lister Bradley Mack (Kiefer Sutherland) is blindsided when his iconic action franchise is abruptly canceled. His career in freefall and worried his Hollywood days are behind him, Bradley heads to England, hoping to rebuild his image as a serious West End actor. But his long-suffering agent has other plans, sending him instead to a small, snow-dusted village to star in the eccentric town’s production of 'Cinderella'. As he fumbles through rehearsals with a colorful cast of oddball locals, Bradley begins to discover a spark of new beginnings in the form of no-nonsense choreographer Jill (Rebel Wilson).

'You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine' (11/28)

John Prine in 'You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine. Photo: Abramorama.

This concert film was shot in October, 2022, over two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. More than 70 artists gathered with family, the Nashville community, and music fans to remember and pay tribute to the life and songs of John Prine.

December:

'Oh. What. Fun.' (12/3)

The cast of 'Oh. What. Fun.' Photo: Prime Video.

Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) organizes a special Christmas outing when her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake, she’s gone missing. Their Christmas is in jeopardy, but Claire has other plans.

'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' (12/5)

Toy Freddy in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’, directed by Emma Tammi. Photo: Universal Pictures. © Universal Pictures.

One year since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town's first ever Fazfest. With the truth about what transpired kept from her, Abby (Piper Rubio) sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, setting into motion a terrifying series of events that will reveal dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy's, and unleash a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades.

'Dust Bunny' (12/5)

Mads Mikkelsen in 'Dust Bunny'. Photo: Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.

An eight-year-old girl asks her scheming neighbor (Mads Mikkelsen) for help in killing the monster under her bed that she thinks ate her family.

'Man Finds Tape' (12/5)

Kelsey Pribilski in 'Man Finds Tape'. Photo: Magnolia Pictures.

Pulled in by a series of strange and unexplainable video clips, a brother and sister team up to investigate the events captured in the footage, only to discover a shocking secret that’s overtaking their small-town Texas community.

'Jay Kelly' (12/5)

(Featured L to R) Laura Dern as Liz, George Clooney as Jay Kelly and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick in 'Jay Kelly'. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.

Famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) embarks on a journey of self discovery confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler).

'Frontier Crucible' (12/5)

A scene from 'Frontier Crucible'. Photo: Well Go USA Entertainment.

In 1870s Arizona Territory, a desperately needed wagon full of medical supplies falls victim to an Apache attack. The only man who can guide it through is Merrick Beckford, but in order to get there, he’ll need to enlist the help of a trio of dangerous outlaws hellbent on survival. When they accidentally kill an Apache scout, all bets are off, and survival is the name of the game.

'Ella McCay' (12/12)

Emma Mackey as Ella McCay in 20th Century Studios' 'Ella McCay'. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

An idealistic young politician (Emma Mackey) juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor (Albert Brooks).

'The Housemaid' (12/19)

Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway in 'The Housemaid'. Photo: Daniel McFadden/Lionsgate.

Millie (Sydney Sweeney) is a struggling woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar), an upscale, wealthy couple. She soon learns that the family’s secrets are far more dangerous than her own.

'Is This Thing On?' (12/19)

Will Arnett in 'Is This Thing On?' Photo: Searchlight Pictures/Jason McDonald, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' (12/19)

Varang (Oona Chaplin) in 20th Century Studios' 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang (Oona Chaplin). Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

'Anaconda' (12/25)

(L to R) Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) in Columbia Pictures’ 'Anaconda'. © 2025 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photo: Bradley Patrick.

A group of friends facing mid-life crises (Paul Rudd and Jack Black) head to the rainforest with the intention of remaking their favorite movie from their youth, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals.

'Song Sung Blue' (12/25)

(L to R) Kate Hudson as Claire Sardina and Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina in director Craig Brewer's 'Song Sung Blue', a Focus Features release. Credit: Sarah Shatz/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

'The Testament of Ann Lee' (12/25)

Amanda Seyfried in 'The Testament of Ann Lee'. Photo: Searchlight Pictures .

An epic fable about religious leader Ann Lee (Amanda Seyfried), the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, who was proclaimed by her followers as the female Christ and went on to build one of the largest utopian societies in American history. Lee — one of the rare female religious leaders at the time —and her followers worshipped through exuberant song and dance.

'The Choral' (12/25)

Ralph Fiennes in 'The Choral'. Photo: Sony Pictures Classics.

Yorkshire, 1916. A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young men grapple with their impending conscription.

'Marty Supreme' (12/25)

Timothée Chalamet in 'Marty Supreme'. Photo: A24.

Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet), a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.