July is going to be a fascinating month for moviegoers, with a strong lineup of films releasing in theaters. The slate includes everything from artistic black comedies like Eddington to big-budget superhero entries like Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Here is a complete list of all the major movies releasing in July 2025.
List of all major movies coming to theaters in July 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth – July 2
Kicking off the month is the latest installment in the Jurassic World franchise. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, the screenwriter behind the original film, this sequel continues one of the biggest movie sagas of all time.
The film features a cast that includes Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and Ed Skrein.
Superman – July 11
Could this be DC’s rebirth? Superman has been a hot topic of discussion for months, and it marks the cinematic beginning of James Gunn‘s DCU.
Directed by Gunn, the movie stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced, among others.
Eddington – July 18
Ari Aster’s Western black comedy-drama promises a unique cinematic experience. The film stars Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix in the leading roles. The story follows a standoff between a small-town sheriff and the mayor during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smurfs – July 18
This Smurfs reboot brings back the beloved characters with an all-new voice cast. Voice talents include Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, and Jimmy Kimmel, among many others.
I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot – July 18
A sequel years in the making, this new take on the 1998 slasher classic comes from director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. The reboot features a fresh cast including Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, and Austin Nichols alongside returning cast members Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.
The Home – July 25
The Home is a new horror film directed by James DeMonaco. It follows the unsettling experiences of a troubled man working in a retirement home. The cast includes Pete Davidson, John Glover, and Bruce Altman.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – July 25
One of the most anticipated films of the month, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the second cinematic reboot of Marvel’s Fantastic Four franchise. It will also set the stage for Avengers: Doomsday.
Directed by Matt Shakman, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn in the leading roles.