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Top 5 Upcoming 2025 Movies That Might Cross The $1 Billion Mark

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Discussing upcoming movies in 2025 with potential to earn over $1 billion at the global box office.

Disney’s live-action Snow White with Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, and a Minecraft movie with Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Emma Myers.

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon live-action remakes are also mentioned.

Marvel’s Fantastic Four and Captain America: Brave New World are expected to perform well. Biopics like Michael and Thunderbolts are tipped for success.

Musical adaptations like Wicked Part Two and action sequels like Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One and Tron Ares are also on the list.

Disney’s Snow White and Minecraft Movie

Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White, starring Rachel Zeigler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, with a screenplay by Greta Gerwig.

The film is expected to draw significant attention due to its strong track record with live-action adaptations like The Lion King and Aladdin.

A Minecraft movie is highlighted, featuring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Emma Myers, focusing on four misfits transported into the Minecraft world.

The Minecraft movie is expected to attract younger audiences and nostalgic gamers, with the success of the Super Mario Brothers movie in 2023 as a benchmark.

Disney’s Live-Action Remakes and Dreamworks Adaptations

Disney’s live-action remake of Lilo and Stitch is discussed, aiming to revive the beloved 2002 animated classic with a focus on nostalgia and new audience interest.

A live-action adaptation of Dreamworks’ How to Train Your Dragon is mentioned, with the potential to surpass $1 billion due to its built-in fan base and curiosity about the live-action version.

The emotional storytelling and stunning visuals of How to Train Your Dragon are highlighted as key factors for box office success.

The seventh movie in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth, is expected to continue the series’ tradition of surpassing $1 billion with its star-studded cast and high-stakes adventures.

Marvel’s Fantastic Four and Captain America

Marvel’s Fantastic Four will get their MCU debut in Fantastic Four First Steps, featuring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, with the potential to hit the $1 billion mark due to the superhero genre’s enduring popularity.

Following the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Captain America Brave New World will see Anthony Mackie stepping fully into the role, with a strong fan base eager to see Sam Wilson’s journey.

The film is poised for success due to the strong performances of previous Captain America films and its ties to upcoming Marvel projects.

The biopic Michael, starring Jafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, is expected to resonate globally, with music biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody having proven successful in the past.

Thunderbolts and Wicked

Marvel’s anti-hero ensemble movie Thunderbolts, featuring characters like Bucky Barnes and Jelena Belova, is expected to draw substantial audiences with its unique edge and potential connections to upcoming Avengers projects.

Musical adaptations often generate significant attention, and Wicked is one of the most beloved stage productions, with Wicked Part Two likely to bring musical theater lovers and moviegoers back in droves.

Keanu Reeves’ return as the titular demon hunter in Constantine 2, a sequel awaited for nearly two decades, is expected to be a major box office draw due to Reeves’ resurgence in popularity and the mix of supernatural action.

James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, with Avatar Fire and Ash continuing the saga of Jake Sully and Neytiri, is expected to follow its predecessors’ footsteps and join the billion-dollar club.

Superman Reboot and Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning

A new cinematic reboot of Man of Steel is expected to reignite the superhero status in the modern movie landscape, with Warner Brothers seeking to reshape the DCEU under James Gunn’s guidance.

The Mission Impossible series has consistently been a box office juggernaut, with Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One performing exceptionally well, and the final reckoning promising an epic conclusion with Cruise’s star power and high-stakes stunts.

Tron Ares, the return to the visually stunning world of Tron, is expected to elevate the stakes with new characters and advanced technology, with its dedicated fan base and captivating visuals making it a major box office contender.

Summarizing the 15 massive movies set to make 2025 an unforgettable year in cinema, promising box office showdowns that will have audiences flocking to theaters.