Rivet has rounded up the films, series and festivals to watch in 2025.
Movies
Captain America: Brave New World
“Captain America: Brave New World” will hit theaters on Feb. 14, featuring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson (a.k.a. Captain America). He’ll be joined by other actors like Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson and Harrison Ford. In the film, after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself embroiled in an international crisis. He must uncover the motives behind a sinister global plot before the true mastermind can plunge the world into chaos.
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M3GAN 2.0
Ready or not, here comes “M3GAN 2.0.” The sequel to the 2022 horror/sci-fi flick is set to hit theaters on June 27. In October, mega-producer Jason Blum and actress Allison Williams, who plays Gemma—the deuteragonist and hidden villainess of the M3GAN franchise—gave fans a sneak peek of the new movie at New York Comic Con. While many details are still under wraps, the film will feature an evolved version—and potentially multiple versions—of the original M3GAN, now stronger and faster.
Snow White
Disney fans have a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film “Snow White” to look forward to. On March 25, Disney’s “Snow White” will hit theaters worldwide, taking audiences on a “magical music adventure” back to this timeless story, featuring beloved characters like Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy. Directed by Marc Webb and produced by Marc Platt and Jared LeBoff, the film stars 23-year-old Rachel Zegler—who gained fame for her role as Lucy Gray Baird in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”—as Snow White herself.
TV Shows
Daredevil: Born Again
A new daredevil is coming to Disney+. In March, the streaming platform will release “Daredevil: Born Again,” a Marvel Television series featuring Matt Murdock (played by Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened senses who fights for justice through his bustling law firm. Meanwhile, former mob boss Wilson Fisk (played by Vincent D’Onofrio) pursues his own political ambitions in New York.
Euphoria
Euphoria season three is finally on its way following a three-year hiatus. The HBO teen drama—and hotbed for rising talent—featuring Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and Hunter Schafer, will include a time jump that moves the characters out of high school. Costume designer Heidi Bivens has confirmed that the season will take place about five years in the future, according to ELLE magazine. While production won’t start until January, producers have confirmed that the new season is set to premiere in 2025.
Synden
Netflix has a new murder mystery on its hands. In 2025, the streaming service will release a new series titled “Synden.” The show follows investigator Dani (played by Krista Kosonen) and her newly graduated police colleague Malik (played by Mohammed Nour Oklah) as they investigate the case of a teenager named Silas, who was found dead at a farmhouse on the Bjäre Peninsula. As the two investigators delve deeper, they become entangled in a dark family feud that has spanned generations. Dani, who has a personal connection to Silas, finds herself increasingly drawn into the investigation and the families involved.
Festivals
Coachella
Coachella’s 2025 lineup is about to turn the desert into a dance floor. From April 11-20, 2025, Coachella will host the hottest music festival of the year with Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone as the headliners. Other big names like Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, Anitta, Zedd and more are also poised to make an appearance.
Tecate Pa’l Norte
Some of the biggest names in music—both past and present—are heading to Mexico in 2025 for its biggest festival. From April 4- 6, 2025, pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake will headline the 14th edition of the TecatePa’l Norte festival, a massive music celebration held annually in Monterrey. Joining them are Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Charli XCX, The Chainsmokers and many more.
Sand in my Boots
Saddle up, country music fans. From May 16-18, 2025, one of the biggest country music festivals will return, featuring major names like Brooks & Dunn, Morgan Wallen and Riley Green. The lineup will also include a mix of hip-hop and indie alternative bands, with headliners like Post Malone and notable artists such as 2 Chainz, T-Pain and Diplo.
Primavera Sound Barcelona
Power pop girls, unite! From June 5-7, 2025, Primavera Sound Barcelona is back in full effect, featuring it-girls Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter as headliners. The iconic festival, held at the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona, will also host a variety of indie rock, electronic, pop and hip-hop artists, including Kittin, Machine Girl and Magdalena Bay.
