2025 Holiday Movie Preview
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, cinemas will showcase a diverse lineup, including much-anticipated sequels, prestige dramas, and family films. Highlights include Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Blockbusters and Sequels
- Wicked: For Good – Elphaba, now branded the Wicked Witch of the West, faces exile while Glinda enjoys fame in Emerald City. As the Wizard tightens control over Oz, an uprising emerges, forcing both witches to confront their past and decide the future. The film features two new songs, one each for Elphaba and Glinda.
- Avatar: Fire and Ash – Another eagerly awaited sequel returning audiences to Pandora.
- Zootopia 2 – A new family favorite entering the holiday lineup.
Prestige Dramas
Hamnet is among the notable dramas expected to make an impact during the holiday season.
Cast and Studio Information: Wicked: For Good
- Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang
- Studio: Universal
"Elphaba (Erivo) has been cast out and branded the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda (Grande) basks in fame at the Emerald City’s palace. As the Wizard (Goldblum) tightens his grip on Oz, an uprising begins. Elphaba and Glinda must confront their shared past to shape a new future. The film includes two new songs — one each for Elphaba and Glinda."
With studios revealing crowd-pleasers alongside Oscar contenders, movie fans have much to look forward to before 2025 ends.
Author’s summary: The 2025 holiday season offers a rich mix of films, from much-awaited sequels to acclaimed dramas, promising diverse entertainment for all audiences.