{"id":38521,"date":"2025-05-01T13:15:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T17:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boxofficepro.com\/?p=38521"},"modified":"2025-05-22T14:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:30:05","slug":"the-biggest-movies-coming-to-theaters-in-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boxofficepro.com\/the-biggest-movies-coming-to-theaters-in-may-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters in May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficepro.com\/subscribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe to our&nbsp;<strong><em>FREE<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a challenging first quarter, every weekend in April has surpassed the $100M mark, a momentum that will lead into May as the summer blockbuster season begins. May 2nd marks the arrival of the antihero team-up <em>Thunderbolts*<\/em>, a film that could help determine where the MCU stands as the calendar moves closer to <em>Avengers: Doomsday<\/em> a year from now, in May 2026. With something for everyone, the Memorial Day slate looks particularly strong, anchored on Disney&#8217;s live-action <em>Lilo &amp; Stitch<\/em> remake and Paramount&#8217;s next (and final?) installment in the <em>Mission: Impossible<\/em> franchise. May wraps up with one of the month&#8217;s biggest wild cards, Sony&#8217;s <em>Karate Kid: Legends<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/eb82b897\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thunderbolts-nbsp-disney-marvel-studios\"><em>Thunderbolts*<\/em>&nbsp;| Disney\/Marvel Studios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a fairly quiet 2024 with <em>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine<\/em>\u2014now the highest-grossing R-rated film ever\u2014Marvel\u2019s 2025 got off to an uneven start with <em>Captain America: Brave New World<\/em>, which opened to $88.8M, but overall stalled out at $188M domestic. Eyes now turn to <em>Thunderbolts<\/em>* (May 2nd), an antihero ensemble starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and others reprising roles from prior MCU films and shows. While familiar faces may help, their villain\/supporting status and Disney+ origins could limit some of the appeal, along with memories of recent Marvel misses. Early social reactions from critics and the suggestion of a major MCU post-credits scene could help get things back on track. Marvel\u2019s next big hope: <em>Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/em> in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marvel Studios\u2019 Thunderbolts* | Final Trailer | In Theaters May 2\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-sAOWhvheK8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-friendship-nbsp-a24\"><em>Friendship<\/em>&nbsp;| A24<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 9 (Expands wide on May 23)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A24\u2019s <em>Friendship<\/em>, a dark comedy from debut director Andrew DeYoung, stars Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in a twisted tale of suburban male bonding gone wrong. The film premiered in TIFF\u2019s Midnight Madness series and has since posted strong scores on Rotten Tomatoes. It opens platform in limited release on May 9th before expanding wide May 23rd. With Robinson\u2019s distinct brand of cringe-driven humor, <em>Friendship<\/em> won\u2019t be for everyone, but its cult appeal is undeniable. A24&#8217;s niche programmer has space to breathe in a crowded summer box office, which could allow for good word-of-mouth to take hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Friendship | Official Trailer HD | A24\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cmSPwZIZu6Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-destination-bloodlines-nbsp-warner-bros\"><em>Final Destination: Bloodlines<\/em>&nbsp;| Warner Bros.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Final Destination: Bloodlines<\/em> marks the return of the iconic horror franchise 14 years after the last installment. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein (<em>Freaks<\/em>), the prequel is set to explore the origins of Death\u2019s relentless design, following college student Stefanie as she seeks to break a generational curse. The film boasts elaborate, calculated death scenes\u2014one of which equally wowed and shocked attendees at Warner Bros.\u2019 CinemaCon presentation\u2014and features genre veteran Tony Todd in one of his final roles. With a lack of strong May horror contenders and some prominent online buzz, <em>Bloodlines<\/em> could become a summer breakout, certainly where horror is concerned. While franchise reboots have delivered mixed results, interest in legacy horror and nostalgic IP may help <em>Final Destination<\/em> slash its way back to relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Final Destination Bloodlines | Official Trailer\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UWMzKXsY9A4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hurry-up-tomorrow-nbsp-lionsgate\"><em>Hurry Up Tomorrow<\/em>&nbsp;| Lionsgate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hurry Up Tomorrow<\/em>, a psychological thriller starring Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan, and directed by Trey Edward Shults (<em>Waves<\/em>, <em>It Comes At Night<\/em>), doubles as a feature-length visual companion to Tesfaye\u2019s album of the same name. While most visual albums launch simultaneously with their music, the film faces the challenge of bringing a studio album that&#8217;s been available since January to life on the big screen. A dynamic director, high-profile cast, and The Weeknd\u2019s large fanbase could help the theatrical experiment find an audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) Official Trailer #2 \u2013 Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gqZ5zQU0Cs0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-nbsp-paramount-pictures\"><em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<\/em>&nbsp;| Paramount Pictures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning<\/em> marks the eighth entry in the action franchise and a strategic return to its early-summer roots. Retitled from <em>Dead Reckoning \u2013<\/em> <em>Part Two<\/em>, the film aims to reframe itself as a more standalone experience after <em>Part One<\/em> underwhelmed domestically with $172.6M\u2014well below 2018\u2019s <em>Fallout<\/em> ($220M). With no major competition at release and a prime Memorial Day weekend slot (that once propelled <em>Mission: Impossible 2<\/em> to a $70.8M debut), Paramount hopes this timing, paired with lingering <em>Top Gun: Maverick<\/em> goodwill, will lift <em>Final Reckoning<\/em> back to franchise highs. Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt alongside a stacked ensemble, including Hayley Atwell and Ving Rhames, under the direction of Christopher McQuarrie (his fourth <em>Mission<\/em> installment.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning | Official Trailer (2025 Movie) - Tom Cruise\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fsQgc9pCyDU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lilo-amp-stitch-nbsp-disney\"><em>Lilo &amp; Stitch<\/em>&nbsp;| Disney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disney\u2019s <em>Lilo &amp; Stitch<\/em> live-action remake follows in the footsteps of other Disney Memorial Day openers like <em>Aladdin<\/em> ($355.5M domestic total) and <em>The Little Mermaid<\/em> ($298.1M domestic total). While the original 2002 animated <em>Lilo &amp; Stitch<\/em> wasn\u2019t a massive box office hit, it became a fan favorite through home video and streaming, as well as through a number of spin-off properties including direct-to-video sequels and both an animated and anime series. Positive early marketing buzz and trailer view counts suggest strong family interest, especially with an eight-week gap since the last major kid-friendly release, <em>A Minecraft Movie<\/em>. We also can&#8217;t forget the potential early-2000s nostalgia for the Gen Z crowd. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and starring newcomer Maia Kealoha, the film is backed by a cast that includes Zach Galifianakis and Hannah Waddingham. <em>Lilo &amp; Stitch<\/em> may lack a Disney renaissance legacy, but its release timing and Stitch&#8217;s unique brand of mayhem are ready to win over audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lilo &amp; Stitch | Official Trailer | In Theaters May 23\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VWqJifMMgZE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-last-rodeo-nbsp-angel-studios\"><em>The Last Rodeo<\/em>&nbsp;| Angel Studios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neal McDonough stars in Angel Studios&#8217; <em>The Last Rodeo<\/em>, a heartfelt drama about a retired rodeo legend who risks everything to save his grandson. As the oldest rider in a high-stakes competition, he confronts his past and reconciles with his estranged daughter. With an underdog spirit and generational storytelling reminiscent of <em>Top Gun: Maverick<\/em>, the film is positioned as smart counter-programming against tentpoles like <em>Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning<\/em>. Backed by Angel Studios&#8217; audience-powered model and growing global footprint, <em>The Last Rodeo<\/em> could ride strong in underserved markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Last Rodeo | Neal McDonough | Official Trailer 2 | Angel Studios\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kUMga3lKalU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-karate-kid-legends-nbsp-sony\"><em>Karate Kid: Legends<\/em>&nbsp;| Sony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Karate Kid: Legends<\/em> follows kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang), who relocates from Beijing to New York. Struggling to adjust and avoid conflict, Li is pulled into a karate competition, but finds his kung fu alone isn&#8217;t enough. Under the guidance of Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and with help from original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li blends kung fu and karate for a climactic showdown. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, <em>Legends<\/em> taps into the multigenerational appeal of the franchise, riding high on the cultural resurgence sparked by <em>Cobra Kai<\/em>. It faces box office competition from the second frames of <em>Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning<\/em> and <em>Lilo &amp; Stitch<\/em>, but it could breakout from the crowd by delivering a storytelling kick to the 40-year-old franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KARATE KID: LEGENDS - New Trailer (HD)\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LhRXf-yEQqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Subscribe to our&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. 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