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July is upon us and it brings a lineup of high-profile sequels, reboots, and originals that have movie fans buzzing. From Jurassic dinosaurs to Marvel superheroes and Tyler Perry’s beloved Madea, the month’s roster spans sci‑fi, action, horror, and comedy.
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
Release Date: July 2, 2025
Platform: Universal Pictures
Genre: Sci‑Fi Adventure
Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, the film stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. An expedition to Ile Saint-Hubert to gather dinosaur DNA turns into a high-stakes survival mission with mutant beasts breathing down their necks.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Platform: Marvel Studios
Genre: Action & Adventure
Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, this origin story kicks off Phase Six of the MCU. Fans are hyped by early trailers featuring cosmic threats and retro-futuristic vibes .
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Platform: Sony Pictures
Genre: Horror
A legacy sequel to the 1998 film, this horror installment brings back Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., alongside fresh faces like Madelyn Cline and Jonah Hauer-King. Plot revolves around a fatal accident and a deadly stalker a year later.
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Comedy
Adam Sandler tees off again, joined by Ben Stiller, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Bad Bunny. Expect pro-golfer cameos and nostalgia-driven laughs.
Superman (2025)
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Platform: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Action & Adventure
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James Gunn’s DC reboot stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, launching the new DCU with high expectations.
The Old Guard 2 (2025)
Release Date: July 2, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Action & Adventure
Charlize Theron returns as immortal warrior Andy, joined by KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, and newcomer Uma Thurman as Discord.
Smurfs (2025)
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Platform: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Kids & Family
Animated and musical, starring Rihanna as Smurfette, alongside James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, and more.
Heads of State (2025)
Release Date: July 2, 2025
Studio: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Action & Adventure
John Cena and Idris Elba headline, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas in tow, in this globe‑trotting political action comedy.
Madea’s Destination Wedding (2025)
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Studio: Netflix
Genre: Comedy
Tyler Perry returns as Madea in the Bahamas, delivering wedding chaos and classic family comedy.
Eddington (2025)
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Studio: A24
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Ari Aster’s modern dark‑comedy western starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal as rival sheriff and mayor, sparking community chaos.
Final Take
July 2025 delivers a blockbuster-packed cinematic feast—from dinosaurs and superheroes to nostalgia, laughs, and indie grit. Set your calendars, and enjoy the summer’s cinematic ride!
