Get ready to scream your way through 2025! After an already scary 2024, next year’s horror lineup is about to take terror to the next level. From creepy dolls to classic monsters, here’s your ultimate guide to the most thrilling horror releases coming soon.
The winter chills
Wolf Man kicks off the year with a fresh take on the 1941 monster classic. When a family seeks shelter in a remote farmhouse after a mysterious attack, they discover that sometimes the real monster might be closer than you think. Think dad jokes are bad? Wait until dad becomes an actual werewolf.
Next up, Companion brings the rich-people-problems horror we didn’t know we needed. When a billionaire kicks the bucket, his lakeside estate becomes the setting for a weekend of secrets, lies and probably some really expensive wine gone bad.
Lucy Liu joins the horror scene in Presence, proving that suburban life isn’t all soccer moms and BBQs. This supernatural thriller reminds us why checking your new home’s history might be just as important as checking its square footage.
Spring screams
Stephen King fans, rejoice! The Monkey brings one of his creepiest short stories to life. Two twin brothers discover that some toys should stay in the donation bin, especially if they’re cursed music-playing monkeys with a body count.
Drop turns modern dating into a literal nightmare when a widow’s return to the dating scene becomes a deadly game of “kill or be killed.” Pro tip: Maybe stick to coffee dates for now.
Summer scares
The apocalypse gets an upgrade in 28 Years Later, proving that some viruses just don’t know when to quit. Aaron Taylor-Johnson leads this long-awaited sequel that asks the important question: If you survived a zombie outbreak for 28 years, wouldn’t you just stay home?
Remember M3GAN? She’s back in M3GAN 2.0 with better hair, deadlier dance moves and probably some serious software updates. This time, she’s not just fighting for attention — she’s fighting for world domination.
I Know What You Did Last Summer returns with a mix of fresh faces and familiar screamers. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are back to remind us why keeping deadly secrets never goes out of style.
Fall frights
The Warrens face their final case in The Conjuring: Last Rites, closing out one of horror’s most successful franchises. Expect plenty of crosses, holy water and probably a few demonic possessions for old time’s sake.
Saw XI proves that Jigsaw’s games never get old; they just get more creative. Tobin Bell returns to remind us why we should appreciate life — or else.
Holiday horrors
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 caps off the year with more murderous animatronics, because apparently one night at Freddy’s wasn’t enough of a lesson. The sequel promises more jump scares, more possessed puppets and probably zero workplace safety compliance.
Why 2025 will be horror’s biggest year yet
With reboots of beloved classics like Wolf Man, fresh original nightmares like Drop, and continuations of modern favorites like M3GAN, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for horror fans. The lineup showcases a perfect blend of psychological thrillers, supernatural spookiness and good old-fashioned slasher films.
The trend of combining social commentary with scares continues, particularly in films like Sinners, which tackles historical horrors alongside supernatural ones. Meanwhile, the return of franchises like Final Destination proves that audiences still can’t get enough of familiar frights.
From January’s Wolf Man to December’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, horror fans will have plenty of reasons to keep their night lights on throughout 2025. Whether you’re into psychological mind-benders, jump-scare festivals or classic monster tales, next year’s lineup promises something for every type of horror enthusiast.
Just remember to bookmark this list, grab your favorite movie buddy — you’ll need someone to grab onto during the scary parts — and maybe keep your calendar clear for all these release dates. After all, nothing says “Happy New Year” quite like planning your next 12 months of nightmares.
