In recent years,Hollywood has entered a golden age of reboots and remakes.
Countless franchises have started fresh with new casts and even new stories following familiar characters.
While some reboots may seem unnecessary, others can truly revitalize a dying franchise.
Thus, the many reboots coming to theaters in 2025 have the chance to be major successes.
What makes 2025’s reboots even more exciting is that they cover a vast range of genres and forms.
Christopher Abbott’s Blake starts to act strange after being attacked by a wolf.
Wolf Manis particularly exciting because its franchise isn’t as well known as some of the other 2025 reboots.
Wolf Manis particularly exciting because its franchise isn’t as well known as some of the other 2025 reboots.
Now,the company is taking on their red-caped alien once again, with David Coreswet in the leadrole.
In the process, he befriends a dragon, who he names Toothless.
The film is being written and directed by the franchise’s original writer and director, Dean DeBlois.
DreamWorks is also returning to its roots by premieringShrek 5in 2026.
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This endeavor has led to varying degrees of success.
It will definitely feel like a fresh take, as the previousSmurfsmovies were live-action adaptations.
It will be interesting to see howThe Smurfs Movierefreshes this long-running franchise.
7The Bride!
The cast ofThe Bride!includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penelope Cruz, and Peter Sarsgaard.
Maggie Gyllenhaals upcoming Frankenstein movie The Bride!
has a creative spin on the setting thats equal parts an homage and a twist on the classic.
The movie is slated to premiere on September 26, 2025.
The movie will be released on Netflix, but has no release date yet.
The most exciting thing about 2025’sFrankensteinis its director.
Throughout his career,del Toro has proven his skill in creating unique atmospheres and unforgettable characters.
The gothic ambiance ofCrimson Peakand the sea monster inThe Shape of Waterare just two examples.
Thus, putting such an iconic horror story in del Toro’s hands seems like the best-case scenario.
There is little doubt that the director will put a special flair on his remake.
The movie will premiere in the summer, on July 25, 2025.
However, the team will now get a second chance to shine.
All in all, the movie looks like it could rescue Marvel from its recent streak of duds.
Snow Whitewill premiere on March 21, 2025.
However, other adaptations have had less-than-stellar performances.
ConsideringSnow White’spopularity, but alsoSnow White’scontroversies, the movie could land on either side of the spectrum.
Instead, it feels fresh and interesting, and perhaps even socially relevant due to its dystopian ties.
