The peak holiday runway begins in earnest this weekend with a handful of new releases set for respectable debuts, and likely, even more respectable legs through Christmas and New Year’s.
It’ll be impossible to match last year’s record Thanksgiving corridor, but theaters and movie fans still have plenty to be thankful for on this long holiday weekend.
Fresh content will be in no short supply this holiday season as 2025 continues marching toward a possible $9 billion finish domestically.
A three-month drought in animated releases and tons of goodwill for the original film could help Disney enjoy back-to-back Thanksgiving helpings with ZOOTOPIA 2.
Sony and Crunchyroll are building to possible anime records for INFINITY CASTLE in North America, while the CONJURING “finale” and others aim to anchor early fall box office.
Zach Cregger’s breakout will continue to thrive, and Netflix is (surprisingly?) inviting young KPOP DEMON HUNTERS fans to get off the “couch, couch, couch” with a two-day cinematic sing-along event.
James Gunn’s DC Studios flagship tentpole hopes to capitalize on positive reception, IMAX and premium screen retention, and no notable direct competition in its second frame.
Universal and DreamWorks’ first venture into live-action remakes of beloved animated properties looks to set a new franchise-record on opening weekend, while A24’s star-billed rom-com counters with young adult appeal.
The 36th MCU entry is promising a pivotal, family-centric reboot of a decades-long, fan-favorite ensemble. Meanwhile, late June openers continue to show significant box office promise.
Stitch and Tom Cruise will anchor another box office weekend fresh off the historic Memorial Day frame, but Sony’s legacy IP revival will miss once bullish forecasts.
