2025 in Hollywood: What to Expect
As the curtain closes on 2024, it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and predict what the entertainment industry has in store for 2025. Here are some educated guesses and analysis from The Hollywood Reporter on what’s to come:
Peak Taylor Sheridan: Taylor Sheridan’s production slate is expected to reach a peak, with multiple projects in the works and his Texas ranch to attend to.
Sundance Moves Out of Park City: Sundance Film Festival may be leaving Park City behind, with Salt Lake City and other locations rumored to be in contention.
Next James Bond: According to insiders, the next James Bond will be an English actor on the cusp of superstardom, with a familiar yet not-too-familiar face, and a charming on-screen presence. Josh O’Connor is the predicted pick.
Supreme Court AI Case: The courts are set to weigh in on the legality of AI training on copyrighted material, a decision that will impact the tech and entertainment industries.
Filmmakers Demand Theatrical Commitments: With the experience of Jon Watts’ WOLFS sequel, filmmakers are likely to prioritize partnerships with studios that commit to theatrical releases.
Great TV Channel Roll-Up: With the rise of cable consolidation, expect NBCUniversal’s SpinCo to become a major player in buying and selling TV channels.
Cable News Goes on a Podcast Spree: Fox News and CNN will likely pursue deals with popular podcasters to bring new content to their platforms.
Reality TV Resurgence: After a slump in production, reality TV will make a comeback, with viewers seeking comfort watching like the Real Housewives and Selling Sunset.
NBA Takes a Bite Out of Entertainment: The NBA’s new TV deals will reshape the TV landscape, shifting broadcast hours away from entertainment programming and toward basketball games and ancillary shows.
Shoppable Content Goes Mainstream: Streaming services like NBCUniversal, Disney, and Amazon are expected to experiment with shoppable TV, allowing viewers to buy products advertised on screen.
Family Guy Finds a New Home: With its current pickup cycle ending, Family Guy is likely to find a new home on Hulu.
Box Office Rebound: After a slow 2024, the box office is expected to recover in 2025, thanks to a slate of major releases, including Jurassic World, Mission: Impossible, and Avatar.
Vanity Media Billionaires Eye the Door: With sales of Time magazine and The Los Angeles Times in talks, tech billionaires who bought into the media space in 2018 may be rethinking their investments.
Trump DOJ Will Back Down on Live Nation Breakup: The Trump Justice Department is expected to adopt a less interventionist approach, potentially leading to the abandonment of the Live Nation breakup lawsuit.
From Sundance’s potential move out of Park City to the rise of shoppable TV, these predictions offer a glimpse into the year ahead for Hollywood. As always, the entertainment industry is full of surprises, and 2025 will be no exception.
