Final Destination &more: From spine-chilling horror to epic action, sequels are making a major comeback. Whether it’s the return of death-defying thrills in Final Destination or long-awaited follow-ups in other fan-favorite franchises, 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year. Here’s a look at the most anticipated upcoming sequels that have movie fans counting down the days.
The OG film franchise Final Destination is one of the most loved movie franchises of all time. When taking it to the next part, after almost 14 years, we are finally about to witness another masterpiece from the team. The movie titled, Final Destination: Bloodlines is expected to be a thrilling experience as the main plot of the movie will be focused on the horrific fate that inevitably awaits the main characters.
Release Date: May 16, 2025
Starring: Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon
Megan 2.0 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated sequels ever. The story takes place two years after the M3GAN incident. Gemma has written a book and argued for artificial intelligence regulation while enclosing a still-functioning M3GAN in a tiny, harmless robotic doll. But a defense contractor has stolen M3GAN’s technology and used it to build a military robot named Amelia. Amelia becomes self-aware, betrays her creators, and tries to take over AI. Gemma’s niece Cady persuades her to rebuild M3GAN with necessary upgrades in order to battle Amelia.
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Starring: Ivanna Sakhno, Jemaine Clement, Amie Donald.
The action-spy film is the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible film series. It is among the most expensive movies ever produced, with an estimated $400 million budget.
The Final Reckoning will be distributed in the United States by Paramount Pictures on May 23 after having its international premiere on May 14, 2025, at the Cannes Film Festival.
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby
This upcoming martial arts drama film features a storyline placed three years after the events of television series Cobra Kai. It is the 6th film in The Karate Kid franchise.
The plot goes on like this- With the assistance of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, kung fu prodigy Li Fong sets out to compete in the ultimate karate tournament after he moves to New York City and receives unwanted attention from a local karate champion.
Release Date: May 30, 2025
Starring: Joshua Jackson, jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio
Avatar 3, or Avatar: fire and ash is the third installment in the Avatar franchise. The story line goes on like this- As the conflict on Pandora intensifies and a new moral focus emerges, Jake and Neytiri’s family struggles with grief following Neteyam’s passing and comes across a new, hostile Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, with the fiery Varang at its head.
Release Date: December 19, 2025
Starring: Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Zoe Saldaña.
Everyone’s favorite supernatural horror film franchise, Conjuring is set to have a comeback. The story line will focus on the paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Just like every other exciting Conjuring movies, we can expect a thrilling, horror experience as the paranormal investigators take one last terrifying case which is mysterious.
Release Date: September 5, 2025
Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ben Hardy
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