Paramount Pictures is gearing up for 2025 with an exciting lineup of film releases, spanning various genres from action-packed adventures to heartwarming comedies. Fans can expect both fresh ideas and beloved franchise continuations aimed at captivating audiences across the board.
The first title on the slate is Novocaine, set for release on March 14, 2025. Starring Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, this action-comedy follows the assistant bank manager who possesses the unusual ability to feel no physical pain due to a rare medical condition. When Caine's workplace crush (played by Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, he takes it upon himself to become the vigilante hero he's meant to be. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, this film promises to be both thrilling and comedic.
Next up is Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, debuting on May 23, 2025. This highly anticipated eighth installment of the franchise sees the return of Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt. Picking up right after the events of its predecessor, the team faces one of their most personal challenges yet as they confront the malevolent AI known as the Entity. Alongside Cruise, the film features returning stars such as Hayley Atwell and Ving Rhames, with direction by Christopher McQuarrie.
Later, on July 4, 2025, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone collaborate with Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar on their untitled musical comedy. The project, under wraps, explores sensitive themes through the lens of humor, centering on the character of a young man who discovers his girlfriend's ancestors once owned his family.
The beloved animated series makes its return with The Smurfs Movie on July 18, 2025. Directed by Chris Miller, this new iteration features Rihanna voicing Smurfette. While details about the storyline remain vague, the film promises to take the Smurfs on an existential quest for self-discovery.
The Naked Gun, releasing on August 1, 2025, reboots the iconic comedy franchise with Liam Neeson stepping in to fill Leslie Nielsen's shoes as Frank Drebin Jr. Neeson expressed his challenges transitioning to comedy and how much he trusted director Akiva Schaffer during filming.
Following this is Roofman, which arrives on October 3, 2025. Directed by Derek Cianfrance, the film tells the unbelievable true story of Jeffrey Manchester (played by Channing Tatum), who eludes authorities by hiding on the roof of stores after stealing from various McDonald's.
On October 23, 2025, Regretting You will hit theaters. Directed by Josh Boone, this adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel follows the emotional turmoil of two family members following a tragic car accident, with Allison Williams and Dave Franco leading the cast.
Then, on November 7, 2025, Edgar Wright brings Stephen King's The Running Man back to life with his adaptation. Starring Glen Powell, this reimagining retains the haunting elements of its original tale, showcasing the struggles of Ben Richards, who faces murderous contestants on the titular game show.
Finally, on December 19, 2025, audiences can expect the return of Nickelodeon’s beloved character with The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. This fourth entry will have SpongeBob and friends embarking on new underwater adventures, facing the ghostly pirate The Flying Dutchman, voiced by Mark Hamill.
There’s one more title, Vicious, scheduled for TBA 2025, starring Dakota Fanning as she takes on the horror genre with her role as a woman drawn deep within her psyche after receiving a mysterious gift.
With such a diverse array of films, 2025 is poised to be another thrilling year for Paramount Pictures, with something for every moviegoer. Fans are already buzzing with anticipation over these projects, eager to see how they will fare at the box office and among critics.
