Amazon MGM Studios; Warner Bros.; Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Hollywood is bringing the star power this fall, with plenty of unmissable A-listers —Keanu Reeves,Jennifer Lopez,Leonardo DiCaprio,Julia Roberts,Margot Robbie,Colin Farrelland, of course,Cynthia ErivoandAriana Grande— leading a wide range of fare both at your local cinema and favorite streaming platforms. From drama to comedy, romance to horror, fantasy to realism, read on for PEOPLE's must-see movies of fall 2025. 01 of 48 Warner Bros. After most haunted house movies, audiences can sleep soundly knowing they can be written off as fiction. Not so with theConjuringuniverse, which began in 2013 withVera FarmigaandPatrick Wilsonbringing real-life married paranormal investigatorsLorraine and Ed Warrento the screen.Last Rites, the duo's last hurrah, features spiritual battles with their most malevolent enemies yet.In theaters Sept. 5 02 of 48 Jaclyn Martinez/Amazon MGM Studios An American dream, a coming-of-age tale and a sweeping romance all in one,Preparation for the Next Lifestars Sebiye Behtiyar as an Uyghur migrant and Fred Hechinger as the American soldier who falls for her. Rule of thumb: If Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment is producing a movie, it's a must-see for awards voters.In theaters Sept. 5 03 of 48 Vertical An impulsive threesome results in "unexpected consequences" for two women, hints a synopsis for this sexy, messy comedy. As itstrailermakes clear, those consequences are pregnancy for bothZoey Deutchand Ruby Cruz, withJonah Hauer-Kingunexpectedly taking on fatherhood two times over. All three, the tease concludes, must face "the raw and beautifully messy chaos of adulthood."In theaters Sept. 5 04 of 48 Lionsgate & Roadside Attractions An Audience Award winner at the 2025Sundance Film Festival,Twinlessannounces writer-director-star James Sweeney as a daring and dark storyteller. He plays Dennis, a man obsessed with twins who becomes entangled in the life of a pair of them (both played byDylan O'Brien). It's a cringe-inducing but ultimately heartwarming story of an unlikely bromance.In theaters Sept. 5 05 of 48 Rory Mulvey/FOCUS FEATURES Downton Abbeycreator Julian Fellowes could never have predicted, back in 2010, that his tale of the upstairs Crawley family and their downstairs staff would captivate audiences through six seasons, five Christmas specials and three movies. Centering on Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) weathering scandal as the members of her estate face the uncertainties of the 1930s,The Grand Finaleis, as its title suggests, a chance for fans to bid farewell.In theaters Sept. 12 06 of 48 Fair Winter LLC Paul Mescaland Josh O'Connor have each made romantic period pieces something of a specialty, making their leading this adaptation of Ben Shattuck's short story a must-see — and must-hear. They play lovers and music students at a conservatory in the 1910s who embark on a song collecting trip, with Chris Cooper as the reflective older version of Mescal's character. (O'Connor totals a whopping four movies this year:The History of Sound,The Mastermind,RebuildingandWake Up Dead Man.)In theaters Sept. 12 07 of 48 Murray Close/Lionsgate The premise ofThe Long Walk, a deadly contest in which boys walk for miles until only one living victor remains, proves thatStephen Kingcan create hooks like few other storytellers. This Francis Lawrence-directed adaptation of the author's story stars a cast of up-and-coming actors, includingCooper HoffmanandDavid Jonsson. Bonus:Mark Hamillfollows up another 2025 King adaptation,The Life of Chuck, as a villainous character known as The Major.In theaters Sept. 12 08 of 48 Courtesy of Bleecker Street While it's one of several long-awaited sequels to classic films this season,Spinal Tap IIstands out from the pack for one glorious reason: sheer silliness. Director-starRob Reinerreunites withChristopher Guest,Michael McKeanandHarry Shearer, members of the titular fictional band who, years after their heyday, get another shot at superstardom in a mockumentary with a high laughs-per-minute rate.In theaters Sept. 12 09 of 48 Sony Pictures Entertainment A twist of fate brings Margot Robbie's Sarah and Colin Farrell's David together, inspiring a fantastical adventure in which they "re-live important moments from their respective pasts," reads this movie's synopsis. The swoon-worthy duo may also get "a chance to alter their futures," it teases.Kevin Klineand Phoebe Waller-Bridge costar in this epic romantic drama from director Kogonada.In theaters Sept. 19 10 of 48 20th Century Studios This comedy-drama about a politician (Sex Education'sEmma Mackey) and her messy professional and family life may be fictional. But thanks to James L. Brooks, making a grand return to the big screen for the first time in 15 years, it feels like a biopic.Jamie Lee Curtiscontinues her hot streak of buzzy performances as Ella's aunt, withWoody Harrelsonas her wayward father, plus Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri and Albert Brooks.In theaters Sept. 19 11 of 48 Universal Pictures Mixing occult horror with the world of professional football? That's a premise that could only come fromJordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, continuing its reign as a producer of horror films that make you think.I Know What You Did Last SummerstarTyriq Withersplays a rising football star, withMarlon Wayansas his legendary mentor who will stop at nothing in his increasingly unsettling pursuit of excellence.In theaters Sept. 19 12 of 48 Apple TV+ The deadliest fire in California history gets a harrowing big-screen adaptation from director Paul Greengrass.Matthew McConaugheyandAmerica Ferreraplay a driver and school teacher, respectively, taking a bus full of kids to safety amid a fire that claimed Paradise and many of its surroundings in 2018. This page-to-screen adaptation'strailerpromises a scarily immersive experience, so buckle up.In theaters Sept. 19; on Apple TV+ Oct. 3 13 of 48 Sony Pictures Classics June Squibb, after finally getting her first lead role in her 90s with last year'sThelma, is officially a leading lady.Scarlett Johansson, meanwhile, is officially a feature film director. Squibb plays the titular Eleanor, a woman moving from Florida to New York whose grief over a lost friend leads her down a morally dubious path with a college student (Erin Kellyman) and her journalist father (Chiwetel Ejiofor).In theaters Sept. 26 14 of 48 David Bukach/Dreamworks Entertainment Meow! Netflix's hit kids showGabby's Dollhousegets the big-screen experience with a dazzling mix of animation, live-action and lots and lots of cats. Obsessing over those cats is a campyKristen Wiig, while Laila Lockhart Kraner returns from the series as Gabby andGloria Estefanplays her grandmother.In theaters Sept. 26 15 of 48 Warner Bros. Pictures Cinephiles are rejoicing over the return of Leonardo DiCaprio andPaul Thomas Andersonto the big screen — for the first time, in the same film.One Battle After Anothercenters on a group of eccentric ex-revolutionaries reuniting, and sees a starry cast supporting DiCaprio:Regina Hall,Sean Penn,Benicio del Toro,Wood Harris,Alana HaimandTeyana Taylor.In theaters Sept. 26 16 of 48 Lionsgate After another round with the masked psychopaths from last year'sThe Strangersreboot, you'll be triple-checking the doors to your house are locked.Chapter 2brings scream queenMadelaine Petschback for more running, hiding and surviving — with director Renny Harlin promising a bone-chilling third chapter on the way.In theaters Sept. 26 17 of 48 Focus Features If anyone could get three-time-Oscar-winnerDaniel Day-Lewisto reverse his decision on retiring from screen acting, it's his writer-director son Ronan. The haunting and enigmaticAnemoneis, fittingly enough, about "family bonds between fathers, sons and brothers," per a synopsis.Sean Bean, Samuel Bottomley, Safia Oakley-Green and Samantha Morton costar.In theaters Oct. 3 18 of 48 Paramount Pictures Channing Tatumstars in a crime comedy that sounds outlandish enough to be made up; in fact, Jeffrey Manchester was a real-life former U.S. Army Reserve officer who broke into stores from their roofs and once spent months hiding from authorities in a Toys "R" Us store.Kirsten Dunst,Ben Mendelsohn,LaKeith Stanfield,Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz,Uzo AdubaandPeter Dinklageround out the cast of Derek Cianfrance's buzzy biopic, premiering at the 2025Toronto International Film Festival.In theaters Oct. 3 19 of 48 A24 Breaking from his years of action and comedy hits,Dwayne Johnsonbears his vulnerable side in this retelling of UFC fighter Mark Kerr's rise in the ring. The wrestler-turned-actor reunites withJungle Cruisecostar andbest friendEmily Blunt, starring as Kerr's former wife Dawn Staples. Writer-directorBenny Safdiehelms this A24 drama that's sure to be on Oscar voters' radars.In theaters Oct. 3 20 of 48 Amazon MGM Studios Julia Roberts,Ayo EdebiriandAndrew Garfieldwould already make for an irresistible cinematic combination, but with Luca Guadagnino at the helm? The director behind last year'sChallengersandQueerknows how to bring the drama — and bring out the best in his already-top-notch actors. Screenwriter Nora Garrett'sAfter the Huntis a #MeToo-inspired tale of a college faculty rocked by uncomfortable accusations and unearthed secrets.In theaters Oct. 10 21 of 48 Logan White/A24 Rose Byrneis a messy mother experiencing so much hardship, it verges on the surreal in this anxiety-inducing A24thrillerfrom writer-director Mary Bronstein. Don't missConan O'BrienandA$AP Rockyin rare dramatic roles, as well as Delaney Quinn as Byrne's mysteriously ill daughter, who can be heard but never seen onscreen.In theaters Oct. 10 22 of 48 Roadside Attractions How can this new iteration ofKiss of the Spider Womanbe Jennifer Lopez's first-ever movie musical? It feels like she was born to play the character at the center of the Broadway adaptation of Manuel Puig's novel about Argentinian political prisoners: both screen starlet Ingrid Luna and the fabulously sinister Spider Woman.TonatiuhandDiego Lunacostar in a technicolor dazzler (produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon) that finds director Bill Condon in the same vein as his hitChicago.In theaters Oct. 10 23 of 48 Courtesy of the Candy Family Estate/Prime Video Comedic superstarJohn Candy, who died in 1994 at age 43, is overdue for a deep-dive documentary treatment. From producerRyan Reynoldsand directorColin Hanks, this TIFF premiere features firsthand accounts from thePlanes, Trains & Automobilesstar's family and the likes of Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Catherine O'Hara. Expect laughs — but keep tissues handy too.On Prime Video Oct. 10 24 of 48 Leah Gallo/Disney Enterprises, Inc. Get ready to strap into your virtual motorbike and ride the grid alongsideJeff Bridges, returning to theTronfranchise as Kevin Flynn, as well as newcomersJared Leto, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith,Evan Petersand more. It's been 43 years since Bridges, 75, first wowed audiences with cutting-edge digital effects — a tradition that continues with Disney's third, Joachim Rønning-helmed installment.In theaters Oct. 10 25 of 48 Netflix Colin Farrell takes audiences to Macau, China — and inside the psyche of a desperate gambler — in his second and altogether different fall 2025 movie afterA Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Directed byConclave's Edward Berger and costarring Fala Chen, Alex Jennings, Adrienne Lau, Jason Tobin andTilda Swinton,Ballad of a Small Playerreleased a tantalizingtrailerwith minimal dialogue that showcases Farrell's endlessly watchable magnetism.In theaters Oct. 15; on Netflix Oct. 29 26 of 48 Universal Pictures Another sequel fans have been clamoring for (more like waiting in terror for),Black Phone 2sees the return ofEthan Hawke's masked serial kidnapper-murderer the Grabber. Considering the villain's fate in the 2021 hit adaptation of Joe Hill's short story, will he terrorizeMason ThamesandMadeleine McGrawfrom beyond the grave? All is not what it seems in Blumhouse Productions' twisted tales of kids vs. killers.In theaters Oct. 17 27 of 48 Eddy Chen/Lionsgate Asked to picture Keanu Reeves as an angel, you might imagine someone rather cooler or grander than his Gabriel in this comedy from writer, director and starAziz Ansari. Tasked with teaching Ansari's character some life lessons, Reeves' Gabriel opts for life switcheroos withSeth Rogen's socialite. Mayhem, of course, ensues.Good Fortunecostars the always-hilariousKeke PalmerandSandra Oh.In theaters Oct. 17 28 of 48 Netflix An adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved 1980 novelThe Twitshas never made it to the screen until now. In this colorful animated take, director and co-writer Phil Johnston castMargo Martindaleand Johnny Vegas as the unruly title characters, with the voices ofNatalie Portman,Emilia Clarkeand Maitreyi Ramakrishnan also featuring.On Netflix Oct. 17 29 of 48 Sony Pictures Classics Ethan Hawke is borderline unrecognizable in this light-hearted, Richard Linklater-directed biopic about Lorenz Hart, the 20th-century lyricist famous for his stage collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers (played here by Andrew Scott). That is, until Rodgers joined Oscar Hammerstein II to writeOklahoma!and reach altogether new career heights, leaving poor Hart in the dust (and pining afterMargaret Qualley).In select theaters Oct. 17; nationwide Oct. 24 30 of 48 Prime Tessa Thompsonis back and chewing scenery like only she can. In writer-director Nia DaCosta's stylish take on Henrik Ibsen's classic playHedda Gabler, thePassingstar pushes the rebellious character to her limits as a party host from hell, pitting Imogen Poots, Nina Hoss, Tom Bateman and more against each other in a game of social destruction.In theaters Oct. 22; on Prime Video Oct. 29 31 of 48 Atsushi Nishijima/Focus Features AfterThe Favourite, Poor ThingsandKinds of Kindness,Emma Stoneand Yorgos Lanthimos aren't done bringing their brand of strangeness to the big screen. The muse and director team up withJesse Plemonsand Aidan Delbis as conspiracy theorists kidnapping a CEO they believe to be an alien. "It all starts with something magnificent," Plemons intones mysteriously in the movie's wildtrailer.In select theaters Oct. 24; nationwide Oct. 31 32 of 48 20th Century Studios Every fall (and awards season) needs a biopic of a famous musician; who can resist revisiting a star's life and music, brought to life by an actor brave enough to impersonate them? In this case, it'sJeremy Allen Whitetaking on the greatBruce Springsteenin a Scott Cooper-directed biopic costarringJeremy Strongas The Boss' manager, Paul Walter Hauser as hisNebraskarecording engineer, and Stephen Graham as his father.In theaters Oct. 24 33 of 48 Eros Hoagland/Netflix A master of pressure-cooker thrillers, Kathryn Bigelow returns with a tale of White House officials facing an incoming missile. But who's behind the attack?A House of Dynamitecomes alive with an ensemble cast that includesIdris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee and Jason Clarke.In theaters Oct. 10; on Netflix Oct. 24 34 of 48 Paramount Pictures Colleen Hoovercontinues her Hollywood takeover with the latest screen adaptation of one of her hit novels (2026 will see the release ofReminders of HimandVerity).Allison WilliamsandMckenna Graceplay Morgan and Clara Grant, a mother-daughter duo with a complicated relationship. This romantic drama includes a swoonworthy supporting cast:Scott Eastwood, Mason Thames andDave Franco.In theaters Oct. 24 35 of 48 Ken Woroner/Netflix Guillermo del Torotakes his rightful place as the inheritor of Mary Shelley's legacy with his latest horror epic. This grisly yet sumptuousFrankensteinstarsOscar Isaacas the titular mad scientist and — in a dramatic step up fromEuphoriaandSaltburn— a toweringJacob Elordias his resurrected Creature.In theaters Oct. 27; on Netflix Nov. 7 36 of 48 Seamus McGarvey/MUBI Jennifer Lawrencecan do no wrong, especially when it comes to playing complex women on screen. Her latest is Grace, a wife (toRobert Pattinson) and mother who begins to unravel after moving to a rural home. Director Lynne Ramsay's adaptation of Ariana Harwicz's hit novelwowed audiencesat theCannes Film Festivalthis May.In theaters Nov. 7 37 of 48 Sony Pictures Classics Another war unfolded after the Allies' victory in WWII: a legal and psychological battle between Adolf Hitler's closest collaborators and U.S. military psychiatrists ascertaining their competency before trial.Rami Malekplays real-life officer Douglas Kelley taking onRussell Crowe's Nazi leader Hermann Göring. Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Michael Shannon and more costar.In theaters Nov. 7 38 of 48 20th Century Studios. Everyone's favorite extraterrestrial hunter returns with a twist in director Dan Trachtenberg's follow-up to 2022's action-packedPrey.Badlandscenters a Predator named Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) as both main character and hero, a first for the classic sci-fi franchise.Elle Fanningplays his android companion, facing the universe's most fearsome foes alongside him.In theaters Nov. 7 39 of 48 Neon Even before it won the Grand Prix at Cannes this year, buzz began building for Norwegian director Joachim Trier's follow-up to 2021's acclaimedThe Worst Person in the World.Sentimental Valuestars his muse Renate Reinsve, plusStellan Skarsgårdand Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, as estranged family members whose story is becoming a film featuring a famous actress played by Elle Fanning.In theaters Nov. 7 40 of 48 Neon Producer Natalie Portman and French filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu team up to dazzle fans of animation with this tale of a young being who travels through time and space via rainbow. Portman, Will Ferrell and America Ferrera are amongArco's English-language version's cast, helping bring to life jaw-dropping visuals (as atrailerteases).In theaters Nov. 14 41 of 48 Peter Mountain/Netflix George Clooney playing a famous movie star at a crossroads begs the question: How autobiographical will this performance be? Atrailerfor writer-directorNoah Baumbachand writer-star Emily Mortimer'sJay Kellyshows an intriguing glimpse of Clooney's titular actor bonding with his manager (played byAdam Sandler) on a tour of Europe that doubles as a reckoning.In theaters Nov. 14; on Netflix Dec. 5 42 of 48 Katalin Vermes/Lionsgate A sequel with this fall's wittiest subtitle,Now You See Me: Now You Don'tunites illusionists The Four Horsemen —Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco andIsla Fisher— with newcomers Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt for what's sure to be their highest-stakes and most mind-blowing magical heist yet.In theaters Nov. 14 43 of 48 Paramount Pictures Glen Powellis leading another action blockbuster and that just feels right. In Edgar Wright'sThe Running Man, a remake of the 1987 Stephen King adaptation led byArnold Schwarzenegger, Powell unleashes more than just impressive action skills and stunt work; as trailers have shown, audiences have never seen the guy quite so pissed off before.In theaters Nov. 14 44 of 48 James Lisle/Searchlight Pictures Brendan Fraseris back in the leading roles he deserves — and, given the premise of this film, he could be up for another Oscar too. Writer-director Hikari's comedy-drama, costarring Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman and Akira Emoto, follows Fraser's American actor taking on the role of stand-in father to a Tokyo family in need.In theaters Nov. 21 45 of 48 Universal Pictures They're back, witches! Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda return for the second half ofJon M. Chu's Broadway-to-screen adaptation, tornadoing audiences back into Oz after a year between installments. Expect more tears from the Oscar-nominated actresses, a dramatic entrance from one Dorothy Gale and — according to composerStephen Schwartz— new songs for fans to sing along with.In theaters Nov. 21 46 of 48 A24 Elizabeth Olsenmust choose between two true loves, played byMiles TellerandCallum Turner. The twist? They're all dead and being advised by afterlife guides (played byDa'Vine Joy Randolphand John Early) on where and with whom they must spend eternity. A24's latest combines romance, comedy, fantasy and loss.In theaters Nov. 26 47 of 48 Disney Enterprises, Inc. Fans of Disney's 2016 animated hitZootopiahave had to wait almost a decade for this reunion with rabbit cop Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), reformed con artist Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) and the colorful neighbors in their animal-filled metropolis. The unlikely couple are pursuing the mysterious Gary De'Snake (Ke Huy Quan) this time around in what is sure to be a delightfully twisty mystery.In theaters Nov. 26 48 of 48 Agata Grzybowska/Focus Features Hark! Writer-directorChloé Zhaofollows upNomadland's domination of the 2021 Oscar ceremony with this page-to-screen adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novelHamnet, a fictional take on William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes and their son. Expect tear-inducing moments, soaring poetry and palpable romance, all courtesy of stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.In theaters Nov. 27 Read the original article onPeople