Interested in movies coming out in May 2025? You’re in luck because May 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month at the cinema. From highly anticipated sequels to thrilling action flicks to nostalgic adventures, there’s a cinematic treat in store for everyone.
6 Movies Coming Out in May 2025 That You Won’t Want to Miss
May 7 – Black Bag
(Universal Pictures / Ayala Malls Cinemas EXCLUSIVE)
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page and Pierce Brosnan
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
First up for movies coming out in May 2025 is from director Steven Soderberg. The gripping spy drama “Black Bag” has legendary intelligence agents and married couple George (Michael Fassbender) and Kathryn (Cate Blanchett) Woodhouse balance their dangerous career with their marriage. When Kathryn is suspected of treachery, George must make a choice between his loyalty to his marriage or his country.
May 14 – Magic Temple
(ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula / Ayala Malls Cinemas EXCLUSIVE)
Cast: Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, Marc Solis, Anna Larrucea, Jun Urbano, Jackie Lou Blanco, Gina Pareño
Directed by: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
Three boys were chosen to embark on a journey to the Magic Temple to bring back the world’s balance and along the way, they experience hardships that will make them learn lessons about themselves.
May 14 – Hiling
(ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula / Ayala Malls Cinemas EXCLUSIVE)
Cast: Camille Prats, Shaina Magdayao, Serena Dalrymple, Gina Pareño, Nida Blanca, Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Paolo Contis, Carlo Aquino
Directed by: José Javier Reyes
On her birthday, Anna (Camille Prats) gains the ability to grant wishes with just the touch of her hand.
May 14 – Final Destination Bloodlines
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Cast: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Rya Kihlstedt, with Brec Bassinger and Tony Todd
Directed by: Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky
The newest chapter in New Line Cinema’s bloody successful franchise is one of the most highly-anticipated movies coming out in May 2025. This chapter takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice – “Final Destination Bloodlines.” Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.
May 17 – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
(Paramount Pictures)
Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Mariela Garriga, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Mark Gatiss, Rolf Saxon, Lucy Tulugarjuk and Angela Bassett
Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”
May 28 – Karate Kid: Legends
(Columbia Pictures)
Cast: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley
Directed by: Jonathan Entwistle
When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown – definitely one of the best movies coming out in May 2025 to watch out for!
So, there you have it – a sneak peek at 6 cinematic movies coming out in May 2025 that deserve a spot on your watchlist. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-pumping thrills, family-friendly fun, or compelling storytelling; this upcoming month promises a diverse and exciting lineup. Don’t forget to check your local listings for showtimes and prepare for some serious movie fun! Which one of these movies coming out in May 2025 are you most excited for?
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