Jurassic World: Rebirth
The most anticipated July release, this sequel stars Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey in a high-stakes dinosaur thriller, revitalizing the iconic franchise Rotten Tomatoes Editorial+9whatkeptmeup.com+9Reddit+9Screen Rant.
Superman (Release: July 11)
A bold James Gunn reboot launches the new DC Universe with David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois. It’s the first standalone Superman since Gunn took the helm at DC Studios Wikipedia+1Box Office Mojo+1.
Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel’s “First Family” makes their grand MCU debut — a key installment in the Multiverse Saga with fresh faces and cosmic stakes Rotten Tomatoes Editorial.
🌟 More Major Releases to Watch
- I Know What You Did Last Summer (reboot) – A horror-thriller revival of the late ’90s classic opens early July Barron’s+15Movie Insider+15Reddit+15.
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – Tom Cruise delivers a climactic finale as Ethan Hunt battles a rogue AI in this global spy epic Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
- Lilo & Stitch – Live-action with CGI magic, this Disney adaptation hit blockbuster status, grossing over $1 billion and becoming 2025’s biggest hybrid hit Wikipedia+1IMDb+1.
- Thunderbolts* – Marvel turns a new page with this ensemble antihero team, eventually revealed as the New Avengers during the film Wikipedia+1Rotten Tomatoes Editorial+1.
🎭 Upcoming & Late 2025 Highlights
- Disney’s Snow White – A musical fantasy remake starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot brings fresh life to the Brothers Grimm tale Wikipedia.
- Tron: Ares – A high-tech sci-fi sequel starring Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges returns to the digital frontier, slated for October release with a score by Nine Inch Nails Wikipedia+1Movie Insider+1.
- The Bad Guys 2 – DreamWorks returns with another caper, as animated crime-fighters face off against an all-female villain squad in August Rotten Tomatoes Editorial.
📊 Summer Snapshot
According to Rotten Tomatoes’ rankings, July is packed with high-profile tentpole releases, including Superman, Fantastic Four, Jurassic World, and more Rotten Tomatoes Editorial+3Rotten Tomatoes Editorial+3Movie Insider+3. Early box-office data shows these films performing strongly:
- Lilo & Stitch and Jurassic World: Rebirth both crossed the $300 million mark domestically.
- Superman and Minecraft Movie each grossed over $400 million Screen Rant+5Wikipedia+5IMDb+5.
💡 Final Take
2025’s Hollywood is defined by reboots, revenge arcs, and franchise consolidation. From birthday-favorite dinosaurs and superheroes to live-action reimaginings of classics like Snow White and Lilo & Stitch, studios are targeting nostalgia with fresh storytelling. Spy sagas, animated fun, and bold sci-fi sequels round out a year brimming with blockbuster potential.