7 Incredible Movies From 2025 So Far That You Probably Haven’t Seen Yet

As with the music, television, and video game industries, new movies always find a way to catch our attention as they make their way to the big screen.

While there’s been no shortage of great cinematic releases thus far into 2025, it’s also fair to assume that certain movies earn far more of the spotlight than their other, relatively lesser-known releases. (After all, most people have likely heard about noteworthy 2025 movies like Snow White, Captain America: Brave New World, and A Minecraft Movie, though relatively smaller films like Warfare, Death of a Unicorn, and The Monkey arrive with comparatively little fanfare.) 

With that being said, here are some of the greatest movies that have arrived in theaters this year, many of which have gone woefully ignored by the average viewer.

Dog Man (2025)

Like their foremost creative rivals at Pixar, every DreamWorks release earns a degree of attention from mainstream viewers. Fresh off the studios’ recent successes with Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Wild Robot, DreamWorks released their outstanding take on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s series, Dog Man. A wondrous spin-off of 2017’s equally underrated Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, Dog Man continues DreamWorks’ hot streak of extraordinary animated extravaganzas, forming a more than satisfying addition to the company’s impressive output of films.

Last Breath (2025)

It’s fair to say most people have a fear of sinking to the bottom of the ocean, their oxygen slowly depleting as the weight of the water crushes down on them. Exploring this terrifying reality with an unsurprising air of suspense, Last Breath emphasizes the unique dangers that await beneath the rippling blue water – a world where the slightest mishap could mean the difference between life and death. A riveting, claustrophobic thriller that will leave viewers on the edge of their seat, it’s among the most chill-inducing releases of 2025 yet, rounded out by its sensational cast and increasingly tense atmosphere.

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2025)

Audiences have been doubling over in laughter at the Looney Tunes franchise for just under a century. While it’s always fun rewatching a vintage cartoon short from the ‘40s or ‘50s, a recent film like The Day the Earth Blew Up continues to prove that the Looney Tunes name is still very much alive and well among more contemporary audiences today. A laugh-out-loud family comedy starring two of the series’ wackiest characters (Daffy and his stuttering partner-in-crime, Porky), The Day the Earth Blew Up also acts as a hilarious spoof of high-concept ‘50s B movies, unfolding like a tongue-in-cheek spoof of Night of the Living Dead, The Blob, and The Day the Earth Stood Still rolled up into one endlessly entertaining package.

The Shrouds (2024)

David Cronenberg and body horror go together about as well as Meg Ryan and romantic comedies or Clint Eastwood and Westerns. The go-to subgenre for pop culture’s grisliest horror enthusiast, The Shrouds once again shows Cronenberg at the top of his game, ensuring yet another nauseating addition to the director’s stomach-churning body of work. Unfolding like a missing episode of Black Mirror, The Shrouds is a simply sensational horror film that rivals the very best of Cronenberg’s past titles, whether discussing Videodrome, The Fly, A History of Violence, or 2022’s triumphant Crimes of the Future.

Hard Truths (2024)

Dedicated cinephiles can have long recognized that Mike Leigh stands tall as one of the most talented filmmakers of his generation. In a filmography already marked by major career highlights, Leigh hands in another directorial tour de force with his latest venture, Hard Truths. Joining the elite ranks of Leigh’s previous work on Naked, Topsy-Turvy, Meantime, and Life Is Sweet, Hard Truths offers yet another incendiary portrayal of working-class United Kingdom, complete with the everyday issues and worries affecting an elderly, anxious, egregiously short-tempered London resident.

Companion (2025)

Is there anything Sophie Thatcher can’t do? Fresh off the success of her star-making appearances in Yellowjackets, Heretic, and MaXXXine, Thatcher once again proves herself one of the most talented actors to keep an eye on with the recent sci-fi thriller, Companion. Taking the idea of artificially intelligent companion robots to extraordinary new heights, Companion helps reshape our understanding about the ethics of A.I. and robotic personalities, posing profound questions about their individual emotions and decision-making skills. Bolstered by plot twists around every corner, it’s a ceaselessly exciting psychological thriller unafraid to take bold risks, as seen through its ambiguous characterization and delicate handling of its A.I.-powered protagonists.

Black Bag (2025)

Steven Soderbergh is back at it again, delivering yet another stupendous addition to his increasingly prolific filmography. With Black Bag, Soderbergh conjures up an almost Hitchcockian thriller involving a British intelligence agent tasked with investigating his possibly traitorous wife. With twists and turns throughout, Black Bag’s stylish direction, sleek performances, and suspenseful tone hooks audiences’ interest from the very get-go, establishing itself as an intriguing cross between Suspicion, Gone Girl, North by Northwest, and Tink, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, among many other grounded espionage thrillers.