Big Franchises Taking a Break: No New Movies in 2025
While 2025 has some exciting movies lined up, several massive franchises will be taking a break and returning in 2026 or later. The Hollywood strikes of 2023 have affected the development of big franchises across the board, resulting in delays for many eagerly awaited sequels.
1. Planet of the Apes – Next movie set to release in 2027, potentially as the second part of a new trilogy.
2. Toy Story – Toy Story 5 is scheduled for June 19, 2026, with Andrew Stanton set to direct.
3. Scream – Scream 7 is expected to release on February 27, 2026, with a new cast following behind-the-scenes drama.
4. The Avengers – Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on May 1, 2026, with Doctor Doom played by Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans returning, although not as Captain America.
5. Fast and Furious – The next untitled Fast X sequel has been pushed back to 2026, following a cliffhanger ending in Fast X.
6. The Hunger Games – The next movie, Sunrise on the Reaping, is confirmed for November 20, 2026, with Suzanne Collins revealing plot details.
7. The Batman – The Batman – Part II is set to release on October 2, 2026, with the story potentially paying off the tease about the Joker.
8. James Bond – The next Bond movie, titled Bond 26, does not have a release date yet, with casting rumors circulating.
9. Super Mario – The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 is scheduled for April 3, 2026, with the possibility of more spinoffs and character additions.
10. Star Wars – The Mandalorian & Grogu is set to release on May 22, 2026, followed by a movie focused on Rey, potentially the start of a new trilogy.
