Movie theaters are a magical place. From small, single theaters to humongous, multi-theater complexes, all theaters share the powerful aroma of freshly popped popcorn, the nostalgia of the iconic, old movie posters and the anticipation shared by people of all ages. Hoping to keep the magic and tradition of watching movies on the silver screen alive, here is a list of movies being released in theaters in early 2025.

“The Last Showgirl” – January 10

In Pamela Anderson’s first lead role in almost ten years, she plays a glamorous and seasoned, Las Vegas showgirl who abruptly has to plan for her future after the closing of her show that has run for 30 years.

(“The Last Showgirl” was directed by Gia Coppola, produced by many including Gia Coppola and Natalie Farrey and distributed in the U.S. by Roadside Attractions.)

“Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” – January 13

From the twisted minds behind “Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey,” this horror spinoff of a classic Disney movie, Megan Placito (Wendy Darling) must attempt to rescue her brother, Michael (Peter DeSouza-Feighoney), from evil Peter Pan (Martin Portlock).

(“Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” was directed by Scott Chambers, produced by many including Rhys Watterfiend and Scott Jeffrey and distributed in the U.S. by Iconic Events Releasing.)

“Better Man” – January 17

This based-on-a-true-story, fantasy and drama film, directed by Michael Gracey, director of “The Greatest Showman,” follows the life of legendary British pop star Robbie Williams from early childhood. In this film, Robbie Williams is portrayed as an ape voiced by himself and bodied by Jonno Davies with some CGI, of course. 

(“Betterman” was directed by Michael Gracey, produced by many including Paul Currie and Michael Gracey and distributed in the U.S. by Paramount Pictures.)

“Inheritance” – January 24

In this thriller, Maya, played by Phoebe Dynevor, learns that her father was once a spy and suddenly finds herself at the center of an international conspiracy. Looking for answers, she must travel the globe and unravel the mysteries of her father’s past.

(“Inheritance” was directed by Neil Burger, produced by many including Andrew Golov and Bill Block and distributed in the U.S. by IFC Films.)

“Flight Risk” – January 24

In this high-stakes action thriller, Mark Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting Topher Grace, who plays a fugitive, along with Air Marshal Madolyn Harris, played by Michelle Dockery, over the Alaskan wilderness. Conflict arises as everyone is not who they seem.

(“Flight Risk” was directed by Mel Gibson, produced by many including Mel Gibson and John Davis and distributed in the U.S. by Lionsgate.)

“Dog Man” – January 31

In this animated adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s“Dog Man” graphic novel series, a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty. During a life-saving surgery, the two of them are fused together to become Dog Man.  The new hero must stop the plots of his nemesis Petey. Some notable cast members include Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Billy Boyd and Ricky Gervais.

(“Dog Man” was directed by Peter Hastings, produced by many including Deborah Forte and Karen Foster and distributed in the U.S. by Universal Pictures.)

“Love Hurts” – February 7

In this action comedy, Milwaukee-area Realtor Marvin Gable, played by Ke Huy Quan, gets thrust back into his former life after his former partner-in-crime, Rose Carlisle played by Ariana DeBose, resurfaces even though he had left her for dead. She’s not happy and now Quan is back in a world of double-crosses and ruthless hitmen.

(“Love Hours” was directed by Jonathan Eusebio, produced by many including David Leitch and Guy Danella and distributed in the U.S. by Universal Pictures.)

“Captain America: Brave New World” – February 14

In this newest Marvel movie, the new Captain America, Sam Wilson played by Anthony Mackie, works under President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, Harrison Ford, after a domestic terrorist attack. The hero must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

(“Captain America: Brave New World” was directed by Julius Onah, produced by many including Kevin Feige and Nate Moore and distributed in the U.S. by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.)

“Verona’s Romeo & Juliet” – February 14

This original pop musical follows the iconic story of the star-crossed lovers who can never be together, Romeo and Juliet. This story follows the history that Shakespeare based on his own story. Clara Rugaard is playing Juliet and Jamie Ward is playing Romeo. Some other notable casts are Rebel Wilson as Lady Capulet, Jason Isaacs as Lord Montague, Dennis Andres as Paris, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Tybalt, Nicholas Podany as Mercutio and Sara Lazzaro as the Nurse.

(“Verona’s Romeo & Juliet” was directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, produced by many including Timothy Scott Bogart and Jessica Martins and distributed in the U.S. by Briarcliff Entertainment.)

“Cleaner” – February 21

Set in present-day London, criminal activists hijack an energy company’s annual gala, taking 300 hostages. Ex-soldier-turned-window cleaner Joey Locke, played by Daisy Ridley, must save the hostages which include her younger brother.

(“Cleaner” was directed by Martin Campbell, produced by many including Alastair Burlingham and Mikayla Soo-ni Campbell and distributed in the U.S. by Quiver Distributions.)

“The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” – February 28

In this first-ever, fully animated Looney Tunes feature-length movie made for cinema audiences, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig must team up to foil an alien invasion and save the world.

(“The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” was directed by Peter Browngardt, produced by many including Bonnie Arnold and Peter Browngardt and distributed in the U.S. by Ketchup Entertainment.)

“Queen of the Ring” – March 7

In this sports biography, Emily Bett Rickards stars as Mildred Burke, a pioneering female professional wrestler from the early to mid-twentieth century. During her time, Burke was a world champion and the first-ever million-dollar female athlete, all while female wrestling was banned in most of America.

(“Queen of the Ring” was directed by Ash Avildsen, produced by many including Jim Ross and Anthony Mastromauro and distributed in the U.S. by Sumerian Pictures.)

“Snow White” – March 21

Rachel Ziegler stars as Snow White in this live-action remake of the classic 1937 animated film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Gal Gadot plays Snow White’s stepmother, the Evil Queen, and other beloved characters return such as the seven dwarfs: Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy.

(“Snow White” was directed by Marc Webb, produced by many including Jared LeBoff and Callum McDougall and distributed in the U.S. by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.)