marks a historic year for film industry because it offers a wide selection of movies that have impressed audiences worldwide. The film industry presents viewers with intense action-packed scenes and meaningful dramatic stories which generate powerful audience engagement. The following list includes the year’s most expected movies along with their Ireland theater streaming options.
1. Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action Remake)
- Release Date: May 23, 2025
- Genre: Family, Adventure
- Synopsis: The Disney classic gets its live-action adaptation to bring the touching story of a girl who befriends an extraterrestrial to current audiences.
- Box Office: The film started its box office run by collecting a historic $341.7 million across the world.
- Where to Watch: You can watch this film at Irish cinemas throughout the country.
2. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
- Release Date: May 23, 2025
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Synopsis: The story of Ethan Hunt unfolds its most complex plot to date because he must battle a rogue AI system that threatens worldwide security.
- Box Office: The film generated worldwide box office profits exceeding $205.5 million.
- Where to Watch: You can watch this film in Irish cinemas but it will become available on Paramount+ streaming platform later this year. Decider)
3. Final Destination: Bloodlines
- Release Date: May 16, 2025
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Synopsis: The sequel in this scary series presents a new narrative about first responders who experience fatal circumstances beyond their control.
- Box Office:The series achieved its highest box office earnings yet when the film grossed $186.7 million worldwide.
- Where to Watch: You can view the film at movie theaters across Ireland.
4. A Minecraft Movie
- Release Date: April 4, 2025
- Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
- Synopsis: Four misfits are transported into the blocky world of Minecraft, embarking on a quest to return home.
- Box Office:The worldwide box office total reached $940 million to become the second-highest box office achievement of the year.
- Where to Watch: The film remains in Irish theaters for selected showtimes during its run. (Rotten Tomatoes)
5. Dog Man
- Release Date: January 31, 2025
- Genre: Animated, Comedy
- Synopsis: The animated film based on Dav Pilkey’s books presents the entertaining adventures of a superhero canine character.
- Box Office: The worldwide box office earnings from the movie exceeded $144.9 million.
- Where to Watch: The film shows in theaters and major streaming platforms will soon add it to their offerings.(fandango.com, Decider)
6. Thudarum
- Release Date: April 25, 2025 (Theatrical), May 30, 2025 (OTT)
- Genre: Drama
- Synopsis: The story explores family relationships through the collaboration of actors Mohanlal and Shobhana in the Malayalam film.
- Where to Watch:The film becomes available for streaming on JioHotstar starting May 30th 2025. (The Economic Times)
7. Our Times (Nuestros Tiempos)
- Release Date: June 11, 2025
- Genre: Romantic Sci-Fi Comedy
- Synopsis: A husband and wife from 1966 travel through time to visit 2025 while experiencing the transformation of their relationship and adapting to contemporary culture.
- Where to Watch:You can watch this movie through Netflix Ireland.
8. Sentimental Value
- Release Date: Expected later in 2025
- Genre: Drama
- Synopsis: A narrative about family reconnection tells the story of two sisters who meet their estranged father after he gained fame as a film director.
- Accolades: The film obtained a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score after its premiere at Cannes 2025.
- Where to Watch: Mubi plans to release the film this year although it has not announced an official date.(DIRECTV, What to Watch)
9. Fixed
- Release Date: August 13, 2025
- Genre: Animated, Comedy
- Synopsis: This R-rated animated film tells the story of a dog who goes on a crazy escapade before his scheduled neutering operation.
- Where to Watch: You can find the exclusive streaming of this film on Netflix. (Polygon, netflix.com)
10. Nonnas
- Release Date: May 2025
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Synopsis: The film directed by Vince Vaughn tells a touching story about grandmothers who possess both wisdom and comedic charm.
- Where to Watch: The movie streams on Netflix Ireland. (The Economic Times, netflix.com)
Where to Watch in Ireland:
- Cinemas: Check local listings for showtimes at major chains like Cineworld, Omniplex, and IMC.
- Streaming Platforms:
The upcoming year promises exciting movie releases including “Superman: Legacy” along with “How to Train Your Dragon” live-action adaptation and Brad Pitt’s “F1” movie. (Reuters)
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