Summer 2025 is bringing the heat — and not just the weather. With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of blockbuster season, movie studios are banking on hits after a couple of quiet years. Whether you’re headed to theaters or lounging at home, we’ve curated the ultimate streaming and cinema watchlist to keep you entertained all summer long.
Here are the most exciting releases you need to add to your summer queue:
🎬 Top 3 Must-See Movies in Theaters This Summer
1. “The Life of Chuck” – June 6, 2025
A heartwarming Stephen King adaptation that follows in the footsteps of classics like The Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me. Directed by Mike Flanagan, this TIFF Audience Award-winner is already generating Oscar buzz. A deeply emotional, feel-good drama that explores life through unexpected moments.
2. “28 Years Later” – June 20, 2025
The long-awaited third entry in Danny Boyle’s iconic zombie series. Following 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, this film jumps forward nearly three decades. Featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes, this survival horror film is set to terrify a whole new generation.
3. “Sorry, Baby” – July 18, 2025
Filmed in Ipswich, Massachusetts, this powerful indie drama from Eva Victor (who also stars, writes, and directs) is both hilarious and heartbreaking. A grad student confronts personal tragedy through wit and friendship. Critics are calling it a must-watch indie gem of the year.
📺 Top 3 Streaming Picks Right Now
4. “The Brutalist” – Now Streaming on HBO Max
Winner of multiple awards, this 218-minute epic follows an architect’s escape from the Nazis and rise to fame in America. Adrien Brody delivers a career-defining performance in a visually stunning, emotionally gripping story about ambition, survival, and art.
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5. “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” – Paramount+
Before seeing Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in theaters, catch up with this adrenaline-pumping prequel. Tom Cruise faces off against a rogue AI in a world-spanning, high-stakes espionage thriller that ties directly into the 2025 blockbuster finale.
6. “Welcome to Wrexham” Season 4 – Hulu
Soccer meets heart in this feel-good docuseries as Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds continue their inspiring journey with Welsh football club Wrexham AFC. Season 4 brings even more drama, joy, and underdog triumph.
❌ Skip This One: “Murderbot” (Apple TV+)
Despite the popularity of the source material, this sci-fi series falls flat. With Alexander Skarsgård as a bored security robot, the show struggles to find the balance between action and humor. Fans of the book may want to sit this one out.
📰 Bonus TV & Industry News You Should Know
✅ “The Office” Spinoff Arrives This Fall
Titled The Paper, this mockumentary-style comedy is set in a struggling Ohio newspaper. With Oscar Nunez reprising his iconic role, fans of the original Office series should get excited for September 2025.
✅ Michael Jordan Joins NBC’s NBA Coverage
The GOAT is back — not on the court, but behind the desk. NBC snatched the NBA rights and brought Michael Jordan on board as a special contributor, adding major star power to its 2025-26 season.
✅ HBO Max is HBO Max Again
Warner Bros. Discovery has rebranded — again. After dropping “HBO” two years ago and switching to just “Max,” the platform is once again called HBO Max. It’s a branding rollercoaster, but at least the content remains strong.
Whether you’re a horror fan, indie lover, or sports docuseries addict, Summer 2025 has something for every viewer. From blockbuster action to small-town drama, your screen time is about to get seriously exciting.
