Looking ahead to 2025, here are nine highly anticipated horror films
1. The Black Phone 2 (Dir. Scott Derrickson)
Release Date: October 17 – 2025
Scott Derrickson returns to direct the sequel, featuring Ethan Hawke in a chilling narrative revolving around a masked serial killer.
2. M3GAN 2.0 (Dir. Gerard Johnstone)
Release Date: June 27 – 2025
After a successful 2022 debut, the doll M3GAN returns to the horror genre with promises of more scares and a darker tone, aiming to surpass its predecessor’s impact.
3. I Know What You Did Last Summer 4 (Dir. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson)
Release Date: July 18 – 2025
The iconic ’90s horror franchise returns under Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s direction, with Leah McKendrick scripting. Plot details are under wraps, but it’s expected to honor its roots while passing the torch to a new generation.
4. Exterminio 3 (Dir. Danny Boyle)
Release Date: June 20 – 2025
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite to continue the zombie saga, aiming to launch a new trilogy with Cillian Murphy potentially reprising his role.
5. Saw XI
Release Date: September 26 – 2025
The eleventh installment of the Saw series is underway, promising the return of its signature suspense and grisly twists.
6. Insidious: Chapter 6
Release Date: August 29 – 2025
Following the success of Insidious: The Red Door, the franchise continues to delve into supernatural horror, with further details under wraps.
7. Wolf Man (Dir. Leigh Whannell)
Release Date: January 17 – 2025
Known for his work on Upgrade and The Invisible Man, Leigh Whannell tackles another Universal classic monster. The film revolves around a man (Christopher Abbott), whose family is terrorized by the legendary Wolf Man. Originally, Ryan Gosling was slated to star under Derek Cianfrance’s direction.
8. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Release Date: December 5 – 2025
Blumhouse’s top-grossing title receives a sequel, inspired by the second game in the series and promising new mysteries and terrors.
9. Final Destination 6 (Dirs. Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein)
Release Date: 2025
Titled Final Destination: Bloodlines, this installment shifts focus to first responders facing supernatural events, directed by the duo behind Freaks (2018).
These films are set to deliver thrills, chills, and new nightmares to horror fans eagerly anticipating their releases in 2025.
