From assassins and superheroes to dinosaurs and body swaps, we have 10 must-see movies that are set to hit movie theaters this summer!
The summer box office is just heating up, and beginning June 2, 2025, moviegoers can expect an action-packed, nostalgia-fueled, star-studded lineup that caters to every genre lover. From vengeful assassins and epic superhero battles to the return of dinosaurs and dragon-riding Vikings, this year’s offerings are bursting with variety and excitement.
Ballerina – June 6th
Ana de Armas takes the spotlight in Ballerina, a John Wick spinoff that blends ballet with brutal vengeance. As Eve, an orphan trained to kill, she breaks from her syndicate to hunt the people responsible for destroying her family—leading to a deadly reunion with Keanu Reeves’ legendary Wick.
The Life of Chuck – June 6th
Also arriving June 6 is The Life of Chuck, a heartfelt genre-bender based on a Stephen King novella. Directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston, the story follows a seemingly average accountant through key moments of his life, accompanied by Annalise Basso, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, and a dancing Mark Hamill—all while the world possibly crumbles around him.
How to Train Your Dragon – June 13th
The beloved animated tale comes to life with How to Train Your Dragon. Dean DeBlois reimagines his own 2010 classic in live-action form, with Mason Thames as Hiccup, a Viking outcast who bonds with a wounded dragon named Toothless. Gerard Butler returns as Hiccup’s tough-love father, Stoick.
F1 – June 27th
Brad Pitt races into theaters in F1, playing Sonny Hayes, a seasoned driver recruited by Javier Bardem’s character Ruben to help their underdog Formula 1 team and mentor a rising star played by Damson Idris. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), expect speed, intensity, and heart.
Jurassic World Rebirth – July 2nd
Jurassic World Rebirth stomps in on July 2 with a new adventure set on the original Jurassic Park island. Scarlett Johansson stars as a covert operative joining forces with paleontologist Jonathan Bailey to retrieve dino DNA for a miracle drug—only to discover terrifying new mutations and a shipwrecked family in peril.
Superman – July 11th
On July 11, James Gunn launches the rebooted DC Universe with Superman. David Corenswet dons the cape in a hopeful reimagining that also features Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as the menacing Lex Luthor, and a scene-stealing Krypto the Superdog.
I Know What You Did Last Summer – July 18th
The Hook Man is back on in I Know What You Did Last Summer, a sequel to the ’90s slasher classic. A fresh group of teens covers up a fatal car accident and soon finds themselves stalked—luckily, franchise vets Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt return to offer some survival advice.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – July 25th
Marvel‘s First Family enters the MCU in The Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25. Set in a stylishly retro 1960s America, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as astronauts turned superheroes who must battle the cosmic threat of Galactus.
The Naked Gun – August 1st
Liam Neeson trades intensity for absurdity in The Naked Gun. Playing Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen’s legendary character, Neeson leans into slapstick as he stops heists, wears disguises, and navigates total chaos alongside Pamela Anderson in this spoof reboot.
Freakier Friday – August 8th
The body-swapping comedy gets even weirder in Freakier Friday. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna, who are caught in a magical mishap alongside Anna’s daughter Harper (Julia Butters) and stepdaughter-to-be Lily (Sophia Hammons)—leading to a four-way switch on the eve of a wedding.
From superheroes in flight to dragons in the sky, killer dinosaurs to dancing assassins, the rest of summer 2025 has no shortage of cinematic thrills, laughs, and surprises.
