2025 holiday movie preview: ’Tis the season to see these 14 films, from blockbusters to Oscar contenders

2025 Holiday Movie Preview: ’Tis the Season to See These 14 Films

From blockbusters to Oscar contenders, the 2025 holiday season promises an exciting lineup at movie theaters nationwide. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, audiences will see stories that stretch from the world of Oz to the distant planet of Pandora.

Highlights of the Holiday Lineup

Marty Supreme
Wicked: For Good
Hamnet
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Zootopia 2

Hollywood is pulling out all the stops as studios release their most anticipated projects to close out the year. Audiences can expect long-awaited sequels, high-caliber dramas, and fun family favorites—all vying for attention ahead of the 2025 Oscar season.

"Wicked: For Good"

Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang

Studio: Universal Pictures

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 introduces two new songs, written specifically for Elphaba and Glinda, promising emotional depth and musical freshness to the well-loved story.

Author’s Summary: The 2025 holiday film slate mixes epic sequels, prestige dramas, and family adventures, bringing audiences a rich cinematic finish to the year.

Gold Derby — 2025-11-03