2024 is almost over, and it was a pretty good year for Netflix and its subscribers because of all the marvelous content we got. In my opinion, it is nothing compared to what Netflix has in store for us for 2025, as some of the most highly-anticipated Netflix original movies will come out in the upcoming year. So, let’s find out which Netflix original movies you should look out for in 2025.
Back in Action (January 17)
Back in Action is an upcoming action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Brendan O’Brien. The Netflix film follows ex-CIA spies Emily and Matt, who are reluctantly brought back into the action after their real identities are exposed. Back in Action stars Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in the lead roles with Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts, and Rylan Jackson.
The Electric State (March 14)
The Electric State is an upcoming sci-fi action-adventure comedy-drama film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay co-written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Based on the 2018 graphic novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag, the Netflix film is set in an alternate 1994, and it follows Michelle, a young girl who is informed by a robot who claims to know the whereabouts of her missing young brother. The Electric State stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Woody Norman, Martin Klebba, and Giancarlo Esposito.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is an upcoming mystery dark comedy film written and directed by Rian Johnson. The upcoming Netflix film is the third installment in the Knives Out film franchise, and while the plot of the upcoming movie is still under wraps, we do know that the franchise lead, Daniel Craig, will return to reprise the role of Benoit Blanc. The rest of the cast includes Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.
The Old Guard 2 (2025)
The Old Guard 2 is an upcoming superhero action thriller film directed by Victoria Mahoney from a screenplay by Greg Rucka. Based on the comic book of the same name by Rucka and Leandro Fernández, the Netflix sequel film follows Andy and her team of immortal warriors as they continue to protect humanity. Still, this time, they have to fight against a new dangerous foe who has the power to destroy the immortals while also dealing with the return of a long-lost immortal. The Old Guard 2 stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Matthias Schoenaerts, Vân Veronica Ngô, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Uma Thurman, and Henry Golding.
Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)
Fear Street: Prom Queen is an upcoming horror film directed by Matt Palmer, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Donald McLeary. Based on the 1992 novel The Prom Queen by author R.L. Stine, the Netflix film is set in 1988 in Shadyside during the prom season at Shadyside High as a group of popular girls tries to get to the crown of the prom queen but when an outsider is nominated, and the other girls mysteriously begin disappearing. It sets up the students of Shadyside High for a horrific prom night. Fear Street: Prom Queen stars India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, and Katherine Waterston.
The Life List (2025)
The Life List is an upcoming romantic comedy film written and directed by Adam Brooks. Based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman, the Netflix film follows Alex, a young woman who goes on a surprising and unexpected journey to fulfill her childhood dreams. The Life List stars Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, Sebastian de Souza, Connie Britton, José Zúñiga, Jordi Mollà, Marianne Rendon, Chelsea Frei, and Ben Warheit.
Frankenstein (2025)
Frankenstein is an upcoming gothic sci-fi horror film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. Based on the 1818 novel of the same name by Mary Shelley, the Netflix film follows Victor Frankenstein on his quest to restore life to the dead but ends up creating a horrific monster. Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, Christoph Waltz, and Felix Kammerer.
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
Happy Gilmore 2 is an upcoming sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck from a screenplay co-written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. The 2025 sequel film will continue the story of the kind and brilliant golf player Happy Gilmore. Adam Sandler will return to reprise his respective lead role alongside Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin and Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit. Allen Covert, Dennis Dugan, Ben Stiller, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Scott Mescudi, Bad Bunny, and Margaret Qualley are joining the new cast members joining the sequel sibling. Happy Gilmore 2 is currently under production in New Jersey, and filming began on September 9, 2024.
Havoc (2025)
Havoc is an upcoming action thriller film written and directed by Gareth Evans. The Netflix film follows Walker, a bruised detective, as he fights to rescue a politician’s estranged son from the criminal underworld while unraveling the dark web of corruption and conspiracy in his city. Havoc stars Tom Hardy, Forest Whitaker, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Cornwell, and Luis Guzmán.
Plankton: The Movie (2025)
Plankton: The Movie is an upcoming animated musical comedy film directed by Dave Needham from a screenplay co-written by Kaz, Chris Viscardi, and Mr. Lawrence. Based on the SpongeBob SquarePants animated series by Stephen Hillenburg, the Netflix film follows Plankton as his world turns entirely upside down when his plans of world domination are thwarted. Plankton: The Movie’s voice cast includes Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown, and Rodger Bumpass.