As 2025 begins, there is much excitement about new movies coming out this year. There are many different genres, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re counting down to the next superhero movie or looking forward to a new surprise hit, this year looks promising for movie fans.
With so many good movies coming out, different students at BBHHS were excited for all of the possibilities. A popular sequel that came out at the end of 2024, but people are still going to see is Wicked: For Good. This is part 2 to the first Wicked, which was one of the most popular movies in 2024. Wicked tells the story of Elphaba the misunderstood green-skinned girl, who grows up to become the wicked witch of the West, and her unlikely friendship with Glinda the good witch. It explores the complex journey of the two in the land of Oz before Dorothy arrives. Senior, Philip Chermonte says, “I’m really excited for Wicked: For Good. I loved the first one that came out last year and I think the second part will be even better.”
Another popular movie sequel coming out this year is Zootopia 2. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait until November to catch a glimpse. Zootopia is about the life of Judy Hopps, a determined rabbit the first of her kind to join the city’s police force, and Nick Wilde, a fox con artist, and they work together to solve a mysterious case. The movie explores the ideas of teamwork and the importance of following your dreams in a vibrant world where all kinds of animals coexist. Senior, Liane Tichy says “I am excited for Zootopia 2 because the first one was great and it came out a long time ago, so I’m happy they made a second one.”
Junior, Ryan Sobecks, is excited for a different franchise to come out with a new movie. He says, “I am looking forward to Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-verse, the first two movies were a lot better than I was anticipating so I am excited for another movie in this franchise.”
Unfortunately, Soebecks may be waiting a long time as Marvel has already missed the release deadline and has not yet announced a new date for 2025. This doesn’t deter fans’ enthusiasm it. Spider Man: Beyond the Spider Verse will continue the story of Miles Morales’ journey as he figures out the multiverse and faces many challenges all while discovering what it truly means to be Spider Man.
Another anticipated movie coming out in March is the live action version of Snow White. This movie reimagines the classic story of a young princess who, with the help of seven dwarfs, overcomes the schemes of her stepmother, the Evil Queen. This version is supposed to be a modern take of the original story. Chermonte says, “I’m interested to see Rachel Zegler’s performance in the live action Snow White. She’s incredibly talented and I’ve loved some of her other movies.”
One more popular movie coming out in time for Valentine’s day is a new Marvel movie called Captain America: Brave New World. This movie follows Sam Wilson as he fully steps into his role as Captain America, facing new threats while balancing the weight of his legacy.
Overall, 2025 will be a big and exciting year for movies. There are so many interesting films coming out from big sequels to brand new stories. No matter what kind of movies someone likes, there is something for everyone. This year will be a big step in shaping what movies will look like in the future.