October 2025 is bringing quite a lot of films to theaters, corresponding to a long-awaited sci-fi sequel, a musical drama, a horror sequel, a biographical musical, and much more. The summer season of 2025 is formally over, and its last weeks introduced some large films to theaters, amongst them the horror films The Lengthy Stroll and Him, and the motion thriller One Battle After One other.
With autumn and October comes the at all times fashionable spooky season, however, surprisingly, this month received’t see a lot horror content material. As a substitute, October will see an excellent mixture of genres, due to a sci-fi sequel, a musical drama, Luca Guadagnino’s newest undertaking, Yorgos Lanthimos’ new film, and a horror sequel, amongst others.
TRON: Ares
TRON: Ares Will Be Launched On October 10, 2025
The long-awaited sequel to Tron: Legacy is lastly arriving in theaters in October. Directed by Joachim Rønning, TRON: Ares follows Ares (Jared Leto), a complicated, super-intelligent program created by Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters), grandson of Edward Dillinger.
Ares is shipped from the digital world into the actual one on a harmful mission, thus marking the primary encounter between people and AI. Additionally starring in TRON: Ares are Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, Cameron Monaghan, and Jeff Bridges.
Roofman
Roofman Will Be Launched On October 10, 2025
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Roofman is a criminal offense comedy drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance, primarily based on actual individuals and occasions. Roofman is the story of fugitive Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former United States Military Reserve officer. Manchester grew to become often called “Roofman” when he turned to a lifetime of crime.
Because it seems, Manchester stole from branches of McDonald’s after coming into by the roof, and grew to become identified for evading seize by police by hiding within the wall of Toys “R” Us. Roofman tells Manchester’s unbelievable story, together with his relationship with Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom.
Kiss of the Spider Lady
Kiss of the Spider Lady Will Be Launched On October 10, 2025
Kiss of the Spider Lady is a musical drama primarily based on the stage musical of the identical identify, an adaptation of the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig. Kiss of the Spider Lady follows Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner sharing a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser imprisoned for public indecency.
As an escape from the lifetime of torture and humiliation in jail, Molina lives in a fantasy world primarily based on films. Molina then tells Valentín the plot of a musical starring his favourite film diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). Kiss of the Spider Lady premiered on the 2025 Sundance Movie Competition.
After the Hunt
After the Hunt Will Be Launched On October 17, 2025
After the Hunt is a psychological thriller written by Nora Garrett and directed by Luca Guadagnino. After the Hunt follows Alma Olsson (Julia Roberts), a university professor who finds herself at a private {and professional} crossroads when her pupil and protégée, Maggie (Ayo Edebiri), accuses her colleague and buddy, Hank (Andrew Garfield), of assault.
After the Hunt premiered on the 2025 Venice Worldwide Movie Competition, and it’ll get a restricted theatrical launch on October 10 earlier than increasing to huge launch on October 17.
Good Fortune
Good Fortune Will Be Launched On October 17, 2025
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Good Fortune is a comedy film written and directed by Aziz Ansari in his function directorial debut. Good Fortune follows “finances guardian angel” Gabriel (Keanu Reeves), who, someday, notices Arj (Ansari) and his unhealthy luck. When Arj hits all-time low, Gabriel intervenes to point out him that being rich like his boss, Jeff (Seth Rogen), received’t resolve his issues.
Gabriel then swaps their lives, nevertheless it fails as Arj’s issues are solved by Jeff’s wealth. Consequently, Gabriel loses his wings and is shipped to Earth to reside amongst people, turning into roommates with a displaced Jeff as his actions as an angel unravel round them. Additionally starring in Good Fortune are Sandra Oh and Keke Palmer.
Black Cellphone 2
Black Cellphone 2 Will Be Launched On October 17, 2025
October 2025 will see the discharge of Black Cellphone 2, the sequel to 2021’s horror hit The Black Cellphone. As soon as extra directed by Scott Derrickson, Black Cellphone 2 reunites the viewers with siblings Finney (Mason Thames), the one identified survivor of the Grabber (Ethan Hawke), and Gwen (Madeleine McGraw).
As Finn struggles with life after his captivity, Gwen begins to obtain calls in her desires from the black telephone, together with visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp. Collectively, the siblings head to the camp, the place they are going to confront their fears and make some disturbing discoveries.
Regretting You
Regretting You Will Be Launched On October 24, 2025
Regretting You is a romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone and primarily based on Colleen Hoover’s 2019 novel of the identical identify. Regretting You follows Clara Grant (McKenna Grace), whose life takes a tragic flip when her father and her aunt die in a automotive accident. This makes the connection between Clara and her mom, Morgan (Allison Williams), extra sophisticated, and household secrets and techniques come to gentle.
As they be taught to navigate life collectively after this double tragedy and the revelations that got here with it, Clara and Morgan additionally be taught (and relearn) beneficial classes about love, as Clara meets fashionable man Miller Adams (Mason Thames). Additionally starring in Regretting You are Dave Franco, Willa Fitzgerald, Clancy Brown, and Scott Eastwood.
Springsteen: Ship Me From Nowhere
Springsteen: Ship Me From Nowhere Will Be Launched On October 24, 2025
Springsteen: Ship Me From Nowhere is a biographical musical drama written and directed by Scott Cooper. Primarily based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 ebook Ship Me From Nowhere, the film follows a younger Bruce Springsteen (Jeremy Allen White) in the course of the making of his 1982 album, Nebraska.
Ship Me From Nowhere not solely explores the stress of success on Springsteen’s shoulders on the time, but in addition the ghosts of his previous, which come after him as he reaches world stardom. Additionally starring in Ship Me From Nowhere are Jeremy Robust, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, and Odessa Younger.
Blue Moon
Blue Moon Will Be Launched On October 24, 2025
Blue Moon is a biographical comedy-drama directed by Richard Linklater. Set in 1943, Blue Moon tells the story of lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke), one half of the Broadway songwriting group Rodgers and Hart. As Hart and Rodgers (Andrew Scott) put together for the opening evening of Oklahoma!, Hart struggles with melancholy and substance use dysfunction.
Blue Moon will get a restricted theatrical launch on October 17 earlier than a large launch on October 24. Additionally starring in Blue Moon are Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Simon Delaney.
Bugonia
Bugonia Will Be Launched On October 31, 2025
Bugonia is a satirical absurdist black comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and primarily based on the 2003 South Korean film Save the Inexperienced Planet!, by Jang Joon-hwan. Bugonia follows Teddy (Jesse Plemons) and Don (Aidan Delbis), two obsessed conspiracists who kidnap Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone), the CEO of a serious pharmaceutical firm.
Teddy and Don are satisfied that Michelle is an alien planning to destroy Earth, together with her firm being key to it. Additionally starring in Bugonia are Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone.
