The Walt Disney Company has set an ambitious agenda for 2025, showcasing a diverse slate of films expected to make a significant impact at the box office. While Disney’s 2024 offerings still include high-profile releases such as “Alien: Romulus,” “Moana 2,” and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the company’s third-quarter earnings report has already spotlighted an impressive array of anticipated blockbusters for 2025.
Disney’s Major Releases for 2025
In its August 2024 shareholder presentation, Disney outlined ten major films slated for release in 2025. The lineup includes four Marvel Studios productions, the highly anticipated “Zootopia 2,” and the newly titled “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
1. Captain America: Brave New World – February 14, 2025
The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Captain America: Brave New World,” will see Anthony Mackie reprise his role as Sam Wilson. After facing multiple production challenges, including title changes and reshoots, the film is set to kick off Marvel’s 2025 slate. Directed by Julius Onah, the movie features a star-studded cast, including Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly, Liv Tyler, and Harrison Ford in his MCU debut.
2. Snow White – March 21, 2025
A live-action remake of Disney’s 1937 classic, “Snow White” is directed by Marc Webb and penned by Greta Gerwig. Starring Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen and Rachel Zegler as Snow White, the film has stirred controversy, particularly regarding Zegler’s critiques of the original and the reimagined Seven Dwarfs.
3. The Amateur – April 11, 2025
“The Amateur,” a 20th Century Studios espionage thriller, stars Rami Malek and Rachel Brosnahan. The film follows a CIA cryptographer who blackmails the agency to seek justice for his wife’s murder. Originally scheduled for November 2024, its release has been postponed to April 2025.
4. Thunderbolts – May 2, 2025
Directed by Jake Schreier, Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” features a team of antiheroes including Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and David Harbour’s Red Guardian. The film is set to follow “Captain America: Brave New World” and precede “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
5. Elio – June 13, 2025
Pixar’s “Elio” centers on an 11-year-old boy who is abducted by aliens and becomes Earth’s ambassador. Directed by Adrian Molina and featuring voices from America Ferrera and Brad Garrett, this film marks Molina’s directorial debut.
6. The Fantastic Four: First Steps – July 25, 2025
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” directed by Matt Shakman, reboots Marvel’s First Family with Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm. The film is set in a retro-futuristic period and is highly anticipated following its lengthy development.
7. Tron: Ares – October 10, 2025
The third installment in the “Tron” series, “Tron: Ares” continues from 2010’s “Tron: Legacy.” Directed by Joachim Rønning, it features Jeff Bridges reprising his role and introduces new cast members including Jared Leto and Jodie Turner-Smith.
8. Blade – November 7, 2025
The reboot of “Blade,” starring Mahershala Ali, has faced numerous production hurdles since its announcement in 2019. Despite ongoing challenges, Disney and Marvel Studios are still aiming for a November 2025 release, though a delay into 2026 remains a possibility.
9. Zootopia 2 – November 26, 2025
The sequel to Disney’s 2016 hit, “Zootopia 2,” brings back Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. New characters include a snake named Gary, voiced by Ke Huy Quan.
10. Avatar: Fire and Ash – December 19, 2025
The third film in James Cameron’s “Avatar” franchise, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” will continue exploring Pandora with new settings and creatures. The film’s success will be closely watched, with expectations high following the success of its predecessors.
Additional Releases
In addition to these ten films, Disney’s earnings report mentions three untitled Disney projects scheduled for release on May 23, August 8, and September 12, 2025. Details on these projects remain undisclosed, but they could offer flexibility for any necessary schedule adjustments.
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