Horror Movies coming Out in 2025

If you’re a fan of jump scares, creepy creatures, or edge-of-your-seat suspense, you’re in for a treat—because the lineup of 2025 horror movies is seriously stacked. This year brings everything from long-awaited sequels to bold new nightmares that are sure to get under your skin.

Some of the biggest horror movies coming out in 2025 include Frankenstein from Guillermo del Toro, The Conjuring: Last Rites, and 28 Years Later, the thrilling next chapter in the zombie saga.

Whether you’re into haunted houses, supernatural terrors, or twisted psychological thrillers, the best horror movies of 2025 promise to deliver chills in every direction.

Upcoming Horror Movies in 2025

Rosario (Theatrical)

Debut feature directed by Felipe Vargas, this occult thriller follows a Wall Street stockbroker (Emeraude Toubia) who, trapped in her late grandmother’s apartment during a snowstorm, faces cursed supernatural forces tied to a family legacy. Notable cast includes Toubia, David Dastmalchian, José Zúñiga, and Paul Ben-Victor.

Clown in a Cornfield (Theatrical)

Blumhouse slasher directed by Eli Craig (Tucker & Dale vs. Evil). When a rural mill town’s syrup-mascot Frendo the Clown returns as a murderous force, new girl Quinn (Katie Douglas) and her friends face a rampaging killer in the cornfields. The film co-stars Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Will Sasso, and Kevin Durand.

Final Destination: Bloodlines (Theatrical)

Sixth installment of the Final Destination series, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein. This “requel” ties together all previous films’ threads, with the return of Tony Todd as mortician William Bludworth. The new cast includes Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, and Richard Harmon. (Distributor: New Line/Warner Bros in US).

Fear Street: Prom Queen (Netflix)

Fourth film in Netflix’s Fear Street teen-horror series (based on R.L. Stine’s novels). Set in 1980s Ohio, it follows high-schoolers vying for Prom Queen as a mysterious candidate causes others to disappear. Stars India Fowler, Suzanna Son, and Fina Strazza.

The Surrender (Shudder)

Australian supernatural horror on Shudder. Colby Minifie plays Megan, who returns home to care for her dying father; after he dies, her grieving mother (Kate Burton) will stop at nothing – even dark magic – to bring him back. Directed by Julia Max, the film is a “gory ode to grief” with an increasingly grotesque, giallo-inspired tone. Co-stars Neil Sandilands.

Bring Her Back (Theatrical)

A24’s Australian horror from directors Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me). After a boy dies and is buried, a grief-stricken girl (Sora Wong) finds a way to resurrect him, but this resurrection has terrible consequences. Sally Hawkins stars as the girl’s mother, with Billy Barratt and Sora Wong co-starring. (A24 distribution).

The Ritual (Theatrical)

Supernatural horror thriller directed by David Midell. Academy Award‑winner Al Pacino plays an old Catholic priest, partnered with Dan Stevens as a younger priest, battling demonic possession. Based on true events, they attempt a series of exorcisms to save a possessed young woman (Abigail Cowen). Also stars Ashley Greene. (US release by XYZ Films on June 6.)

Dangerous Animals (Theatrical)

Directed by Sean Byrne (The Loved Ones), this Australian shark-survival thriller stars Hassie Harrison as Zephyr, a surfer abducted by a serial killer on a boat, with killer sharks nearby. Jai Courtney plays the madman, and Josh Heuston also stars. “Trapped on a killer’s boat with hungry sharks circling below, [the] surfer must outwit a predator more dangerous than the ocean itself”. (Nationwide theatrical release on June 6.)

28 Years Later (Theatrical)

Danny Boyle returns to revive the 28 Days Later franchise (with writer Alex Garland). Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes star in this sequel set decades after the Rage virus outbreak. Survivors live on an isolated island; when a father and son venture to the mainland, they discover “secrets, wonders, and horrors” of the outside world. (Releasing June 20 via Columbia/Sony.)

M3GAN 2.0 (Theatrical)

Horror-satire sequel directed by Gerard Johnstone. Allison Williams returns as the creator of the killer AI doll M3GAN (now played by Amie Donald), joined by Violet McGraw. In this sequel, M3GAN is reactivated to protect her loved ones against an even more dangerous AI robot. The film promises “more critique of artificial intelligence in between the rampages”.

SkillHouse (Theatrical)

TikTok‑themed horror from director Josh Stolberg. Ten social-media influencers (including TikTok stars Bryce Hall, Paige VanZant, and Hannah Stocking, plus Neal McDonough) are locked in a spooky “influencer house” where viewers vote on who lives or dies. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson stars in and produces. The film is described as a “dark satire of social media and influencer culture” about how far people go for fame. (Fathom is handling U.S. theatrical release on July 11.)

I Know What You Did Last Summer (Theatrical)

A sequel (refreshing sequel) of the 1997 slasher. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. return as survivors of the original film, and Madelyn Cline co-stars. Like the Final Destination sequel, it plays on 1990s nostalgia – a new generation of teens is stalked by the legendary Hookman. Release is set for July 18, 2025.

Bambi: The Reckoning (Theatrical)

Fourth film in the “Twisted Childhood” horror series (after Blood and Honey, etc.). Directed by Dan Allen, this dark satire takes advantage of Disney’s Bambi in the public domain: the beloved deer turns into a slasher villain. Stars Roxanne McKee (as a father figure), Tom Mulheron, and Nicola Wright. (Plot: A murderous Bambi-like creature targets unsuspecting humans.)

Together (Theatrical)

A body‑horror satire directed by Michael Shanks. Dave Franco and Alison Brie play a married couple undergoing a gruesome supernatural condition that fuses them, forcing them to bizarre lengths to try to separate. Described as a gross-out comedy: “a supernatural force begins to mash the couple together… [with] squishy humor”. Also stars Damon Herriman. Premiered at Sundance 2025.

Weapons (Theatrical)

Multi‑story horror epic directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian). Josh Brolin and Julia Garner star. The plot is under wraps but involves disappearing children across intersecting stories. Industry write‑ups call it “an interrelated, multi-story horror epic… having to do with disappearing kids,” with producer notes suggesting audiences should go in blind. Also co-stars Alden Ehrenreich.

The Toxic Avenger (Theatrical)

Macon Blair’s reboot of Troma’s cult classic. Peter Dinklage stars as “Toxie,” a down-on-his-luck janitor who becomes a deformed, justice‑seeking superhero. The film promises the same gross‑out gore and dark humor of the originals. Co-stars Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige. (Directed by Blair, produced by Conrad Vernon and Akiva Goldsman.)

The Conjuring: Last Rites (Theatrical)

Ninth film in the Conjuring Universe, directed by Michael Chaves. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise Ed and Lorraine Warren. This installment is advertised as the final chapter of the Warrens’ story. Ben Hardy co-stars. Premise: The real-life demonologists face one last terrifying case, completing the exorcism saga.

The Long Walk (Theatrical)

Dystopian horror-thriller directed by Francis Lawrence, based on Stephen King’s pseudonymous novel. Cooper Hoffman stars as a teenage boy forced by a tyrannical regime to compete in an annual contest: maintain a brisk walking pace across the country, for as long as they can, with the last walker earning a wish – and all others walking to death. Mark Hamill plays the ruthless Major overseeing the contest, and David Jonsson co-stars. (Scheduled wide release Sept 12.)

HIM (Theatrical)

Sports-horror from Monkeypaw Productions (Jordan Peele’s label), directed by Justin Tipping. Marlon Wayans plays Isaiah White, a veteran NFL quarterback, and Tyriq Withers plays Cameron Cade, a promising young running back. Cade trains at an isolated compound under Isaiah’s mentorship, only to uncover a horrifying, Faustian secret about what it takes to be a champion. Co-stars Julia Fox. (Scheduled release Sep 19.)

The Strangers: Chapter 2 (Theatrical)

Fourth film in The Strangers series (titled “Chapter 2”). Renny Harlin directs. Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath play a new family terrorized by the masked killers “Pin-Up Girl,” “Dollface,” and “Scarecrow.” This sequel follows 2024’s Chapter 1 and precedes Chapter 3 (2026). Synopsis: “This film is actually the fourth in the long-running Strangers series… [victims]’ unsuccessful attempts to avoid being murdered by the three assailants”.

Keeper (Theatrical)

Psychological horror from Osgood Perkins. Stars Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland as a married couple on a remote wilderness anniversary trip. When Sutherland’s character abruptly leaves on an errand, Maslany is left alone in a secluded cabin, where she becomes prey to a mysterious assailant, facing a harrowing test of survival much in the vein of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game. (Neon acquired US rights; release Oct 3.)

Bone Lake ((Theatrical)

Erotic-comedy horror. A couple’s romantic lakeside getaway goes wrong when they must share a mansion with another mysterious, attractive couple. What begins as a seductive game turns into a nightmarish fight for survival. Directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan, it stars Marco Pigossi, Maddie Hasson, Alex Roe, and Andra Nechita. “A secluded lakeside estate… dream getaway spirals into a nightmarish maze of sex, lies, and… a bloody battle for survival”. (US release Oct 10 by Bleecker Street.)

Black Phone 2 (Theatrical)

Sequel to The Black Phone (2021). Directed by Scott Derrickson. Ethan Hawke returns (despite the first film’s ending) as the twisted kidnapper. New protagonists Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw face off against Hawke’s character in this Joe Hill adaptation. (Release set Oct 17.)

The Third Parent (Theatrical)

Supernatural horror based on a viral creepypasta. Directed by David Michaels. Rob Lowe and Roselyn Sánchez play a married couple who, during a family gathering, encounter “Tommy Taffy” (Crispin Glover) – a demonic “third parent” who invades their holiday. The creature emerges to terrorize them, fulfilling the creepypasta’s legend. (North American release set for Oct 31 by Bleecker Street.)

The Seductress from Hell (Theatrical)

Andrew de Burgh’s horror thriller. An aspiring actress, Zara (Rocio Scotto,) endures abuse by her psychopathic husband (Jason Faunt). After a traumatic event, she transforms into a demonic alter ego (The Seductress) and draws on infernal powers for revenge. Cast includes James Hyde, Andrew Laue,r and Kylie Rohrer. (Premiered at festivals in late 2024.)

Frankenstein (Netflix)

Guillermo del Toro’s long-gestating gothic horror adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic. Directed by del Toro, co-written with Kim Morgan. Stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Monster, with Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza and Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorius. Set in 19th-century Europe, del Toro promised a new take combining elements of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Netflix confirmed a November 2025 release.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Theatrical)

Sequel to the Blumhouse video game adaptation. Directed by Emma Tammi. Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, and Piper Rubio star as new protagonists stalked by the animatronic killer toys in a pizza arcade. Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and other mechanical monsters return (even more terrifying) to hunt down the teens over five deadly nights.

Anaconda (Theatrical)

Reboot of the 1997 creature feature. Directed by Tom Gormican. Jack Black and Paul Rudd headline as two zookeepers whose upcoming wedding expedition in the Amazon is disrupted by a gigantic prehistoric anaconda. Expect slapstick horror-comedy as the enormous snake preys on their honeymoon crew. Co-stars Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, and Selton Mello. (Sony announced a Dec 25 theatrical release.)

Conclusion

There’s no shortage of screams on the way, and the horror movies coming out in 2025 prove that the genre is more alive than ever. From reboots of classic monsters to chilling original stories and terrifying sequels, this year’s horror films are serving up something for every kind of fan. Whether you’re counting down the days to M3GAN 2.0, Speak No Evil, or The Bride!, one thing is clear: 2025 horror movies are here to scare, shock, and entertain like never before. So buckle up—it’s going to be a wild (and terrifying) ride.