Netflix 2025 Movie Preview: All the New Films Coming to Streaming

Today is a fantastic day for cinephiles who appreciate the comfort of home viewing. Netflix has revealed their lineup of films for the upcoming year, brimming with intriguing titles from renowned directors and actors. With such a wealth of content, you may find yourself happily ensconced without any need to step foot outside for entertainment.

As a film aficionado, I’m thrilled about some exciting cinematic treats coming our way! Highlights for me include Rian Johnson’s latest ‘Knives Out’ mystery, titled ‘Wake Up Dead Man’, and another hilarious installment from Adam Sandler – the second part of ‘Happy Gilmore’. Did you hear that Sandler is teaming up with George Clooney in a new project?

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back with a gripping new thriller, and Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited take on the classic tale of ‘Frankenstein’ is finally hitting screens. Of course, there are numerous other captivating films scattered throughout the year as well!

Remember, what Netflix is advertising at the moment only represents a portion of their content for 2025. There are still many more titles in the pipeline that they haven’t fixed release dates or even names for yet. Kathryn Bigelow is working on a new movie destined for Netflix in 2025, but Netflix has yet to disclose any details about it other than the cast list (which includes Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson as the main actors).

Among the unveiled but yet-to-be-detailed titles are a documentary centered around The New Yorker magazine, a Charles Manson film by Errol Morris, and a movie directed by Edward Berger of Conclave fame, featuring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton.

Excitedly speaking, although they’ve shared details about numerous upcoming films, some official images are still under wraps. Rest assured, I’ll add them as soon as they become available. With that said, let me share with you the exciting lineup of movies Netflix has planned for the year ahead!

Netflix 2025 Movie Preview`

Kinda Pregnant

Feeling envious of her best friend’s pregnancy, Lainy dons a false baby belly… and serendipitously encounters the man she’d been longing for. (February 5)

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

In a coastal village, Geralt of Rivia, a mutated hunter of beasts, is hired to probe a string of assaults. He unwittingly becomes entangled in a centuries-long feud between humans and merfolk. To unravel the mystery before tensions between the two realms explode into full-scale war, he relies on both old and new allies. (February 11)

La Dolce Villa

Businessman Eric, who is usually very focused, embarks on a journey to Italy to prevent his imaginative daughter Olivia from restoring an old villa. Yet, Italy seems to have its own agenda as it lives up to its renowned allure of beauty, enchantment, and romance, captivating Eric in the process. (February 13)

Plankton: The Movie

Plankton’s world is flipped upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted. (March 7)

The Electric State

In the wake of a robot rebellion in a ’90s alternate reality, The Electric State story unfolds as an orphaned teen embarks on a journey across the American West, accompanied by a cartoon-like robot, a smuggler, and his companion. They are on a mission to find her missing younger brother. [(14th March)]

The Life List

When Alex Rose’s mom tasks her with fulfilling her childhood dreams, this adventure unfolds in a heartwarming tale filled with laughter and tears. As Alex unearths family mysteries, experiences romantic encounters, and gains self-discovery, she embarks on a transformative journey. (March 28)

Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey

A man discovers renewed meaning in life when he assists in rescuing an endangered pangolin, one of the most trafficked animals globally, during a raid in South Africa. Leaving behind city life, he embarks on a compassionate journey to nurse and prepare this defenseless creature for a future living freely in nature. The award-winning director behind My Octopus Teacher presents Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey – an emotional tale that delves into the profound bond between humans and the fellow beings we inhabit our planet with. *(April 21)*

Nonnas

Following his mother’s passing, a man bravely puts all he has on the line to pay tribute to her memory by launching an Italian eatery, with a troop of neighborhood grandmothers serving as the head chefs (on May 9).

Havoc

In the spring of 2025, a weary detective, battered from a failed drug transaction, embarks on a perilous journey through the underbelly of crime to save a politically influential figure’s missing son. Along the way, he unearths an intricate network of deceit and conspiracy that threatens to engulf his city entirely.

The Old Guard 2

In the July issue, Andy and her band of eternal fighters make their comeback, this time defending mankind against a powerful new adversary that endangers their survival.

Fear Street: Prom Queen

Greetings once more to Shadyside! In the upcoming chapter of the gory Fear Street series, the prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s elite clique of It Girls are busy orchestrating their customary sweet and malicious strategies to secure the throne. However, when a courageous outsider throws her hat into the ring, and mysterious disappearances of fellow students begin to occur, the class of ’88 is in for an unforgettable prom night full of suspense. *(Summer 2025)*

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Welcome back to Shadyside! In the next episode of the gory Fear Street franchise, it’s prom season at Shadyside High and the school’s popular It Girls are busy with their usual sweet and vicious schemes for the throne. But when a bold outsider decides to challenge them, and students start mysteriously vanishing, the class of ’88 is in for one heck of a prom night filled with surprises. *(Summer 2025)*

A Merry Little X-Mas

In the fall of 2025, a divorcing couple plans to spend one final Christmas with their children in their family home before the wife sells it and begins a new chapter in her life. However, things get complicated when the husband introduces his impressive new girlfriend into the holiday festivities.

Frankenstein

In November, Guillermo del Toro, the acclaimed director with an Oscar, reimagines Mary Shelley’s timeless story about Victor Frankenstein – a brilliant yet arrogant scientist who creates a monstrous being through a groundbreaking experiment. This tragic creation, born from Frankenstein’s ambition, ultimately leads to the downfall of both the scientist and his sorrowful creation.

Jay Kelly

A poignantly funny film by Noah Baumbach featuring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Laura Dern. (Slated for release in Fall 2025)

RIP

When a large sum of money was found hidden in an abandoned building by a group of Miami police officers, trust within their team started to deteriorate. As more people learned about the magnitude of the seizure, everything became uncertain – even who they could count on. (Fall 2025)

Wake Up Dead Man

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. (Fall 2025)

The Woman in Cabin 10

On a plush yacht voyage as part of an assignment, a reporter observes a passenger being tossed overboard under cover of night. However, she is informed that the incident never occurred since all passengers and staff are present. Despite skepticism from everyone around her, she persists in seeking the truth, potentially risking her own safety. This story is inspired by the blockbuster novel “The Woman in Cabin 10” penned by Ruth Ware (Autumn 2025).

Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore returns! (2025)

The Thursday Murder Club

In the television series named “The Thursday Murder Club,” inspired by Richard Osman’s hit novel, we follow four lively retirees: Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), and Joyce (Celia Imrie). These individuals enjoy solving cold murder cases in their leisure time. However, when an unexpected death occurs right in their own neighborhood, their casual detective work takes an exciting twist as they find themselves dealing with a genuine mystery to solve.

10 Actors Who Adopted Animals From Movie And Sets

1. Sophie Turner, Game of Thrones

In HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones,” Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark, shared a significant amount of screen time with the Northern Inuit dog named Zunni, who portrayed her character’s direwolf Lady. When an unfortunate event in the storyline forced Sansa to execute Lady due to Joffrey’s cruelty, it meant that Zunni’s role on the show came to an end. At first, Zunni was going to be rehomed, but Turner took action. “Growing up, I always desired a pet dog, but my parents never agreed,” Turner shared with the Coventry Telegraph in 2013. “We developed feelings for my character’s direwolf, Lady, on set.” Shortly after, the Turner family decided to adopt the dog.

2. Chris Evans, Gifted

In many aspects, Chris Evans’ character Steve Rogers resembles a devoted Golden Retriever in human form, which makes it unsurprising to discover that the Marvel actor has a soft spot for canines himself. During filming for the family drama “Gifted” in Georgia, Evans made a stop at a local animal shelter. Upon finding out if the dogs were available for adoption, he eagerly explored the rows of kennels. Recalling the experience to People magazine, Evans stated, “I was walking up and down the aisles and spotted this one dog who didn’t seem to belong there.” He promptly adopted him, naming him Dodger. These days, Evans’ beloved pooch Dodger plays an essential role in his life, often gracing Evans’ social media platforms with his presence.

3. Audrey Hepburn, Green Mansions

During the filming of ‘Green Mansions’, Audrey Hepburn formed an extraordinary bond with a fawn named Pippin or ‘Ip’. To earn the deer’s trust, Hepburn was told to bottle-feed Ip. She developed a deep affection for Ip, stating in an interview that she had fallen in love with her. Ip roamed freely at home and Hepburn took care of her using a baby bottle as Ip didn’t have teeth yet but loved to nibble on things. After filming ended, Hepburn was heartbroken to part ways with Ip. However, Mel Ferrer, Hepburn’s then-husband and the director of ‘Green Mansions’, returned Ip to her to help her cope with a miscarriage in 1959. Later on, Hepburn kept Ip as a pet and soon became pregnant herself.

The story of Audrey Hepburn’s bond with a fawn named Pippin, during the filming of ‘Green Mansions’, is quite special. To gain the deer’s trust, she was advised to bottle-feed Ip. She grew fond of Ip, admitting her love for the animal in an interview. At home, Ip was free to roam and Hepburn fed her using a baby bottle since Ip didn’t have teeth yet but enjoyed nibbling on various items. After the filming concluded, Hepburn was saddened to let go of Ip. Later, Mel Ferrer, who was both her husband and the director of ‘Green Mansions’, returned Ip to help Hepburn recover from a miscarriage in 1959. Eventually, Hepburn decided to keep Ip as a pet and soon became pregnant herself.)

4. Robert Redford, The Electric Horseman

In the film “The Electric Horseman,” as reported by Horse Nation, Robert Redford found an opportunity to showcase his deep-seated affection for horses. Redford himself explained, “This role provided me with a platform to reveal my personal bond with horses, yet the movie is also a poignant depiction of a vanishing Western lifestyle.” He added, “At its core, the narrative revolves around a man whose emotions are deeply connected to a horse.” Unsurprisingly, Redford performed his own horseback riding scenes in the film, with his equine partner being a 5-year-old thoroughbred named Let’s Merge. Once production concluded, Redford purchased the horse and kept him on his ranch in Utah for 18 years.

5. Sylvester Stallone, Rocky

Although Sylvester Stallone’s film character Rocky Balboa shared screen time with a dog named Butkus, it is his real-life turtle companions, Link and Cuff, who have stayed with the actor since the release of the 1976 movie. Since their debut in Rocky, these two turtles have continued to reside under Stallone’s care. In time, they’ve not only survived but thrived – even making a reappearance in Stallone’s 2018 film Creed II. In 2019, Stallone confirmed via an Instagram post that his turtles are still alive and in good health, despite their advanced age of approximately 44 years.

6. Elizabeth Taylor, National Velvet

1944 saw Elizabeth Taylor portray Velvet Brown, a spirited young girl enamored with horses, in the movie “National Velvet”. Velvet, after winning a horse competition, was brought to life by Taylor’s exceptional acting. Interestingly, Taylor had the liberty to choose the horse that would share screen space with her, and she opted for King Charles, an anxious thoroughbred she frequently rode at her country club. It is said that King Charles shared a unique connection with Taylor, but he tended to nip anyone else. Once filming was completed, MGM graciously presented Taylor with King Charles as a thoughtful thirteenth birthday present.

7. Tiffany Haddish, Keanu

In contrast to real-life cats and dogs, those featured in movies are usually portrayed by several animals. For instance, the adorable kitten ‘Keanu’ in Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s film was acted by seven different felines, all rescued from animal shelters. After the filming ended, Tiffany Haddish, one of the stars, decided to adopt one of these kitties. She renamed her Catatonic and introduced her to her followers on Facebook. However, Catatonic didn’t stay small for long. Today, she’s a grown cat who occasionally appears on Haddish’s Instagram.

8. Yvette Nicole Brown, Lady and the Tramp

In the live-action version of Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp,” many rescue dogs were featured, hoping they would find homes after the movie became popular. One lucky pup ended up with Yvette Nicole Brown, who played Aunt Sarah in the film. However, Brown shared that finding her new pet was a thorough process. “[The trainer] didn’t let people randomly pick a dog,” she explained to People. “She observed everyone throughout the entire show and at the end, she said, ‘I think I have your dog.’ When I asked who it was, she replied, ‘Harley is your dog.'” Indeed, Harley is Brown’s dog. She adores him! Now, Harley enjoys lots of cuddles with his owner, and even has his own Instagram account.

9. Viggo Mortensen, Lord of the Rings

Viggo Mortensen honored his experience playing Aragorn in “Lord of the Rings” by purchasing the horse he rode in the movie. As he explained to IGN in 2004, “Uraeus and I became quite close during filming; we developed a real bond.” Since Uraeus had joined the movie around the same time as Mortensen, they grew attached, and Mortensen decided to stay connected with him after filming. To keep Uraeus company, he also adopted another horse named Kenny. The two horses lived on a farm in New Zealand, where Mortensen often visited until their passing in December 2020.

10. David Dastmalchian, The Suicide Squad

In a surprising turn of events during the filming of “The Suicide Squad”, David Dastmalchian, famously known as Polka Dot Man, found an unexpected addition to his family. While on set in Panama, a stray cat meandered onto the scene and captured Dastmalchian’s heart. Intrigued, he brought the cat home, naming her Abner Bubblegum Polka Dot Cat (often referred to as Bubblegum). On Instagram, Dastmalchian shared heartwarming pictures of Bubblegum sporting a miniature Polka Dot Man costume. In his post’s caption, he expressed gratitude for her presence in their lives and acknowledged her crucial role in helping them navigate the pandemic. He also emphasized the importance of adopting pets instead of shopping for them, and the necessity of spaying/neutering your pets.

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