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Superhero movies are one of Hollywood’s most popular and profitable genres, with fans eagerly anticipating the next installment of their favourite franchises. Marvel and DC, the two biggest comic book publishers, have been competing for the attention and loyalty of audiences for decades, each offering their unique style and vision of superhero storytelling. In 2025, both studios have some exciting projects lined up featuring new and familiar faces and some surprising twists and turns. Here is a rundown of what to expect from the superhero movies coming out in 2025.
Blade (February 14, 2025)
The first Marvel movie of 2025 is Blade, a reboot of the vampire-hunting franchise that starred Wesley Snipes in the late 90s and early 2000s. Blade is a half-human, half-vampire hybrid who uses his skills and weapons to fight against the undead menace. The new movie will star Mahershala Ali as the titular hero, who won two Oscars for his Moonlight and Green Book roles. The movie will be directed by Yann Demange, who helmed the acclaimed thriller ’71 and written by Michael Starrbury and Nic Pizzolatto, who worked on The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete and True Detective, respectively. Blade will be part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), exploring new characters and stories after the epic conclusion of Phase Five with Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Fantastic Four (May 2, 2025)
The second Marvel movie of 2025 is Fantastic Four, a reboot of the iconic superhero team that has been adapted several times before but has yet to be quite successful. Fantastic Four is about four scientists gaining superpowers after exposure to cosmic radiation during a space mission. They become Mr. Fantastic, who can stretch his body; Invisible Woman, who can turn invisible and create force fields; Human Torch, who can fly and manipulate fire; and The Thing, who has super strength and durability but a rocky appearance. The new movie will be directed by Matt Shakman, who directed several episodes of WandaVision and written by Jeff Kaplan & Ian Springer and Josh Friedman, who worked on Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and Avatar 2, respectively. Fantastic Four will also be part of Phase Six of the MCU and introduce one of the most beloved and influential families in Marvel history.
Superman: Legacy (July 11, 2025)
The first DC movie of 2025 is Superman: Legacy, a reboot of the Superman franchise that will feature a younger take on the Man of Steel. Superman is an alien from the planet Krypton who was sent to Earth as a baby and raised by human parents. He has superhuman abilities such as flight, strength, speed, vision, hearing, and a strong sense of morality and justice. He works as a reporter for the (DC fictional newspaper) Daily Planet under Clark Kent and falls in love with his Office Friend Lois Lane. The new movie will star David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Anthony Carrigan as Mister Terrific, Edi Gathegi as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. The movie will be directed by James Gunn, who led the Guardians of the Galaxy movies franchise and The Suicide Squad, written by Gunn himself. Superman: Legacy will be part of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters of the DC Universe (DCU), which will launch a new era of DC movies after the end of Chapter Zero: Dawn of Justice with Joker: Folie à Deux.
The Batman Part II (October 3, 2025)
The second DC movie of 2025 is The Batman Part II, a sequel to the critically acclaimed The Batman that came out in 2021. The Batman is a gritty and realistic take on the Dark Knight, a vigilante who fights crime in Gotham City using his skills, gadgets, and detective abilities. He has no superpowers but a strong will and a troubled past. He faces enemies such as the Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Bane, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn. The new movie will star Robert Pattinson as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Paul Dano as Riddler/Edward Nashton, Colin Farrell as Penguin/Oswald Cobblepot, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, John Turturro as Carmine Falcone, Peter Sarsgaard as Gil Colson, Jayme Lawson as Bella Reál, Barry Keoghan as Stanley Merkel, and Jamie Foxx as Lucius Fox. The movie will be directed by Matt Reeves, who directed The Batman and the Planet of the Apes trilogy, and written by Reeves and Peter Craig, who worked on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.
(Note:- The Batman Part II Was Not part of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters of the DCU.)
These are the superhero movies scheduled for 2025, but more will come in the following years. Marvel and DC have both announced several projects that are in development, such as Untitled Spider-Man: No Way Home sequel, Untitled Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sequel, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Swamp Thing, The Authority, The Brave and the Bold, and more.
Conclusion
In 2025, the world of superhero movies is set to dazzle audiences with exciting projects from Marvel and DC. From the revival of classics like “Blade” and “Fantastic Four” to fresh takes on iconic characters in “Superman: Legacy” and “The Batman Part II,” fans can anticipate a thrilling year ahead. Along with numerous upcoming projects, these films promise to keep the superhero genre alive and vibrant, captivating audiences with tales of heroism, imagination, and larger-than-life adventures.
Whether you are a fan of Marvel or DC, you can look forward to a lot of superhero action and adventure shortly.
| Movie Title | Release Date | Studio | Main Characters | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade | Feb 14, 2025 | Marvel | Blade (Mahershala Ali) | Yann Demange |
| Fantastic Four | May 2, 2025 | Marvel | Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing | Matt Shakman |
| Superman: Legacy | Jul 11, 2025 | DC | Superman (David Corenswet), Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) | James Gunn |
| The Batman Part II | Oct 3, 2025 | DC | Batman (Robert Pattinson), Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) | Matt Reeves |
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