In 2024, the strategy appeared to be a success, as the top 20 highest-grossing films were adapted into films, remakes, or sequels.
Many assets from Pixar, Disney Animation, Searchlight, 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm, and Marvel are now under Disney ownership. Business Insider reported that these are all films that these studios plan to release in 2025.
Captain America: Brave New World — February 14th
Captain America: Brave New World will be the first Marvel movie of 2025, following the 2021 Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The film follows Sam Wilson, aka Captain America, with Joaquin Torres playing the Falcon’s sidekick and General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross as the President of the United States.
Snow White — March 21st
The live-action remake of “Snow White” starring Rachel Zegler is scheduled to be released in theaters in March. The film, which has already faced backlash, depicts Snow White trying to save herself and her kingdom from an evil queen. The film features new songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
The Amateur — April 11th
The Amateur is a spy thriller starring Rami Malek as a CIA decoder who goes on a mission to track down and assassinate the terrorist who killed his wife in a terrorist attack in London. The film is based on Robert Littell’s 1981 novel, stars Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal and more, and puts a modern spin on the story.
Thunderbolts — May 2nd
“Thunderbolts” is Marvel’s new team-up movie featuring characters from “Black Widow,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” The film features former and current criminals and assassins, including Elena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, John Walker, Taskmaster, and Ghost.
Lilo & Stitch — May 23rd
Disney plans to release a second live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” in 2025, using CGI to bring the blue-furred aliens to life. The film depicts the unlikely bond between Stitch, an immortal alien, and Lilo, an orphan. The plot of the remake has not yet been revealed, but Chris Sanders will return as the voice actor for Stitch.
Elio — June 13th
Pixar’s 2025 film Elio is directed by Adrian Molina and stars Jonas Kibreb, Zoe Saldaña, America Ferrera, Jameela Jamil, and Brad Garrett, about an 11-year-old boy who becomes Earth’s ambassador to an alien galaxy. This is the story of .
Fantastic Four: First Steps — July 25th
Fantastic Four is set to return for a second reboot, 20 years after its first live-action adaptation and 10 years since its first reboot. The film is set in an alternate universe and follows the Fantastic Four on a mission to protect Earth from Galactus and his messenger, the Silver Surfer. The film is scheduled to be released on July 25th.
Freakier Friday — August 8th
Jamie Lee Curtis is set to star in the sequel to the 2003 Disney film Freaker Friday, starring her and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman. The sequel focuses on Anna’s family issues with her daughter, fiancé, and stepdaughter.
Tron: Ares — October 10th
Tron: Ares is a sequel to the first two Tron movies, set in a real-world AI program. The film stars Jared Leto as Ares and Jeff Bridges reprises his role as programmer Kevin Flynn. The cast includes Evan Peters, Greta Lee, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Hasan Minhaj.
Predator: Badlands — November 7th
Disney plans to release Predator: Badlands, a sequel to the prequel Prey, in 2022. The film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, is set in the future and features the Predator as the main character, with Elle Fanning set to play multiple characters. The film won an Emmy Award for sound editing.
Zootopia 2 — November 26th
The Disney movie “Zootopia 2” is scheduled to be released on November 26th, and will feature the return of rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, con artist fox Nick Wilde, in a new case in the animal city of Zootopia, as well as stars including Shakira. . , Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster.
Avatar: Fire and Ash — December 19th
Avatar: Fire and Ashes, co-written and directed by James Cameron, is scheduled for release on December 19, 2025. The film was shot at the same time as Avatar: The Way of the Water and will be a sequel to Avatar with Jake Sully. Starring the original cast including Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Kate Winslet, Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang, the family embarks on a new adventure.
FAQ
What major Disney movies will be released in 2025?
Disney’s 2025 movie slate includes major releases including Captain America: Brave New World, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Zootopia 2, and Avatar: Fire and Ash. Includes sequels and remakes.
Yes, Disney’s 2025 slate includes just two original films: Pixar’s Elio and the spy thriller The Amateurs.
