From Frankenstein to Wicked: 8 Release Dates That Reframe Late‑2025

Studios packed late‑2025 with tentpoles that could reshape the fall box office and awards season. Using Deadline’s roundup of the year’s most anticipated films, this list highlights eight releases between September and November — from Guillermo del Toro’s festival‑debuting Frankenstein to the Thanksgiving finale Wicked: For Good. Read the release dates, what each film adds to its franchise or talent, and the one trailer or moment to watch now. Perfect for planning screenings, streaming alerts, or who to watch in awards season.

What to know about 8 must‑see late‑2025 films and dates

• Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein premiered Venice Aug 30, then hits theaters Oct 17, Netflix Nov 7.
• The Long Walk opens Sept 12, reviving Stephen King dystopia interest.
• Tron: Ares lands Oct 10, finishing a decade‑long franchise comeback.
• Wicked: For Good closes Nov 21, shifting holiday box‑office expectations.

Eight late‑2025 films that will reshape theaters — by date

#1 — Why ‘The Long Walk’ (Sept 12) could revive dystopian cinema

The Francis Lawrence‑directed adaptation of Stephen King’s novel opens Sept 12 and arrives with festival buzz and a high‑concept survival premise. Starring Cooper Hoffman and Mark Hamill, the film’s “walk‑to‑survive” rules and dark social satire position it as a potential viral cultural moment and awards contender for lead performances.

#2 — How Margot Robbie’s Sept 19 film changes her post‑Barbie choices

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (Sept 19) reunites Margot Robbie with prestige collaborators and aims to pivot her image from blockbuster star to adult dramatic lead. Expect intimate stakes and awards‑style campaigning on Mother’s Day weekend positioning this as a counterprogramming play.

#3 — ‘Tron: Ares’ (Oct 10): What the decade‑long wait means now

Tron: Ares arrives Oct 10 after years in development, promising high‑concept visuals and Jared Leto’s star turn. The film’s success could determine appetite for effects‑heavy franchises outside MCU/Avatar tentpoles this fall.

#4 — Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ (Venice Aug 30): What’s new

Del Toro’s Frankenstein bowed at Venice Aug 30 and is slated for a three‑week theatrical run starting Oct 17 before streaming on Netflix Nov 7 — a hybrid release plan that underscores the studio’s awards ambitions and streamer strategy.

The film pairs Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi in a new Shelley adaptation; early Venice response frames it as both a visual spectacle and awards hopeful.

#5 — ‘Black Phone 2’ (Oct 17): Why horror fans are watching closely

The Blumhouse sequel lands Oct 17, reuniting director Scott Derrickson and Ethan Hawke. Positioned as October horror counterprogramming, it carries franchise momentum and should drive strong genre‑audience turnout.

#6 — ‘The Running Man’ (Nov 14): Edgar Wright’s bold sci‑fi remake

Edgar Wright’s remake — starring Glen Powell — opens Nov 14 and reimagines the 1987 property with modern spectacle. Early footage and the July trailer indicate a fast‑paced, stunt‑heavy approach that could anchor mid‑November multiplexes.

#7 — ‘Predator: Badlands’ (Nov 7): How the franchise gets rebooted

Predator: Badlands (Nov 7) builds on the Prey success by expanding the universe with Elle Fanning attached. The release timing and director Dan Trachtenberg’s involvement suggest a franchise reboot plan rather than a one‑off sequel.

#8 — ‘Wicked: For Good’ (Nov 21): Why Thanksgiving weekend matters

Wicked: For Good wraps Jon M. Chu’s two‑part musical on Nov 21, a prime Thanksgiving window designed for family audiences and awards‑adjacent song performances. Expect strong global grosses and streaming tie‑ins after theatrical legs.

The numbers that show late‑2025’s box‑office shakeup

Summary: Eight tentpoles cluster Sept–Nov, shifting holiday and awards calendars.

Late‑2025 stacks festival premieres, franchise comebacks, and streamer rollouts into a tight calendar. Mark the dates above, watch the del Toro trailer for Frankenstein, and set alerts for studio release updates — this fall is likely to define next year’s awards and box‑office narratives.

Sources

• https://deadline.com/lists/2025-movies/

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