2025 is coming very soon, the boss will be the Green Wooden Snake and he will be pursuing many new movies. Some of them will be released abroad, and some will be shown in Russian cinemas. To make sure you don’t miss anything, we’ve compiled a list of the most anticipated premieres that are definitely worth watching.
“Finist. “first hero”
Release date: January 1
The story of the Russian hero Finist Yasny Sokol, defender of Belogorye. The distinctive hero takes on difficult cases that will only bring him victory, and one day, unwilling to share his fame with anyone, he sets off on what could be his last mission. The main roles were played by Kirill Zaitsev, Yulia Peresild, Fyodor Dobronravov, Sergei Lavygin and Kristina Stroiteleva.
“The Wizard of the Emerald City. The Yellow Brick Road”
Release date: January 1
The film adaptation of Alexander Volkov’s book of the same name is about the girl Ellie and the dog Totoshka, whose house takes them to a fairy land. To find their way home, they must travel along the yellow brick road to the wizard of the Emerald City and meet magical characters along the way: the straw scarecrow Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. They all hope that their cherished desires will come true, but their plans are threatened by Bastinda, the mistress of the Violet Country. The main characters were played by Ekaterina Chervova, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Evgeny Chumak, Arthur Vakha, Svetlana Khodchenkova.
“outlaw”
Release date: January 17
Guy Ritchie’s crime thriller follows a group of agents who rob criminals and recover stolen money. Henry Cavill, Elsa Gonzalez, Jake Gyllenhaal and Rosamund Pike will star in the film.
“Mickey 17”
Release date: January 31
“Parasite” Robert Pattinson in the science fiction film directed by Bong Joon-ho. In the story, the protagonist, Mickey, is a clone whom the company sends on an expedition to colonize the ice planet Nilfheim. He is constantly on dangerous missions and this is not his first death. After death, technology creates a new copy of the downloaded mind. This time Mickey is living his seventeenth life.
“The Prophet. The story of Alexander Pushkin”
Release date: February 14
A biographical film about the growth, creativity, struggle and true love of the genius of Russian literature, Alexander Pushkin, played by Yura Borisov. He shines at balls and creates unique works, but despite his fame, he cannot escape exile and evil fate. His beautiful wife, Natalya Goncharova, was played on the big screen by Alena Dolgolenko. The film also starred Roman Vasiliev, Ilya Lyubimov, Anya Chipovskaya, Evgeny Schwartz, Sergey Gilev, Florian Desbiendra.
“Minecraft in the Cinema”
Release date: April 2
The film is based on the cult sandbox game whose world resembles a Lego set. In the story, four losers accidentally find themselves entering the mysterious world of cubes by passing through a portal; Here they gain the skills necessary to survive and try to unravel the mystery of this place. Cast: Jack Black, Emma Myers, Jason Momoa, Jemaine Clement, Jennifer Coolidge.
“Michael”
Release date: April 18
A biopic about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, that has been in development since 2019. The film will show not only his path to creative success, but also his difficult relationships with his father, brothers and even accusations of pedophilia. The main role will be played by Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson.
“Ballerina”
Release date: June 5
Ana de Armas plays an assassin and part-time professional ballerina who hunts down her family’s murderers. The spin-off, based on the John Wick universe, also stars Keanu Reeves, Norman Reedus, Lance Reddick, David Castaneda, Anjelica Huston and Ian McShane.
“28 Years Later”
Release date: June 18
The continuation of the film series about the zombie apocalypse. A virus has been spreading in England for 28 years, turning the infected into aggressive zombies. Amid the chaos, a little boy tries to find a doctor for his dying mother. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Cillian Murphy and Ralph Fiennes.
“Formula 1”
Release date: June 27
Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a professional driver who competed in Formula 1 racing in the 1990s. After a serious accident, he competed in endurance car competitions. 20 years later, the president of a foreign team and an old friend urge him to return to Formula 1 to become the mentor of young talent Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris).
“Superman”
Release date: July 11
Another Superman movie, but this time with James Gunn and Peter Safran at the helm. David Corenswet will play Clark Kent, a 25-year-old Daily Planet journalist who is actually Kryptonian by birth. By evening, he disguises himself as Superman and acts as an anonymous defender of the residents of Metropolis against criminals.
“Fantastic Four: First Steps”
Release date: July 25
Details on the subject are kept secret for now. It is known that only four superheroes will be played by the incredibly flexible Mister Fantastic, the invisible Lady Susan Storm, the Human Torch and the Creature with Impenetrable Skin. The blockbuster film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, Julia Garner, John Malkovich and Ralph Ineson.
“Battle of the Bactan Cross”
Release date: August 8
Details about Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie are still unknown. The plot is said to be based on Thomas Pynchon’s post-modern novel Vineland. In the book, the action takes place in California in the 80s, and the story itself develops against the background of the oppression of Richard Nixon and the spread of illegal hallucinogenic substances. By the way, the director had previously brought another Pynchon novel, Inherent Vice, to the big screen. Starring Joaquin Phoenix. This time, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro and Wood Harris will star in the movie.
“Avatar: Fire and Ash”
Release date: December 17
The third film of the series, directed by James Cameron, will tell how Jake Sully and the Neytiri family cope with the death of their eldest son, Neteyam. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Oona Chaplin and Jemaine Clement will star in the film.
“Bride!”
Release date: September 26
This time, Maggie Gyllenhaal will serve as director and screenwriter, and her brother Jake Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard will play the main roles in the film. The plot is a remake of “Bride of Frankenstein”, about scientist Victor who revives a dead man as a result of a scientific experiment.
“Now You See Me 3”
Release date: November 14
Details of the new episode are not yet known, except that all the main characters will return to their roles. There will be almost no violence in the sequel, and the members of the illusionist team will be even more united in the story. The film will star Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman, Daniel Radcliffe, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg. Rosamund Pike will also join the cast.
“Knives Out: Wake the Dead Man”
Release date: fall 2025
Private detective Benoit Blanc will once again find himself in the middle of a crime that he must solve. The film will star Daniel Craig, Cailee Spaeny, Josh Brolin, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner, Daryl McCormack, Josh O’Connor and Glenn Close.
“Bob Dylan: Unknown”
Release date: November 20
Timothée Chalamet as legendary musician Bob Dylan. In the story, a 19-year-old man comes to New York and wins the hearts of the people. He will have to taste the taste of fame, love and deception. Elle Fanning and Edward Norton will also star in the film.
“Frankenstein”
Release date: end of 2025
Another film adapted from Mary Shelley’s gothic novel of the same name. This time the director was Mexican horror producer Guillermo del Toro. In the story, talented scientist Victor Frakenstein, as a result of a scientific experiment, resurrects a dead man who is hunting down his creator and causing him trouble. The film adaptation featured stars such as Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Christoph Waltz and Charles Dance.
“Eddington”
Release date: end of 2025
Comedy horror-western movie from Ari Aster, author of “Midsummer”. The film is set in the town of Eddington, New Mexico, during the coronavirus outbreak. The film stars Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix, Luke Grimes.
Source: People Talk
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