Stephen King, Final Destination, and Insidious: Here are 5 Hollywood horror movies to look forward to in 2025

2024 was a standout year for horror in Bollywood, with back-to-back hits like Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which dominated the box office and kept audiences gripped. But if you’re more of a Hollywood horror binger, 2024 had its share of spine-chilling films like Long Legs and The Substance sparking endless conversations. Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be an even bigger year for horror enthusiasts, with a lineup of highly anticipated films ready to send shivers down our spines. A shot from 28 Years Later The Monkey Adapted from Stephen King’s short story, The Monkey delves into the siner tale of twin brothers, Bill and Hal. As children, they discover their father’s eerie toy monkey in the attic, unleashing a series of mysterious and horrifying deaths. Though they manage to dispose of the cursed toy and move on with their lives, it resurfaces decades later, bringing chaos and terror back into their world. Releasing in February 2025. Final Destination: Bloodlines After a 14-year hiatus, the Final Destination franchise makes its long-awaited return! Tony Todd reprises his iconic role as William Bludworth, the ominous harbinger of death. This instalment dives into Bludworth’s backstory, uncovering his connection to death itself. While fans of the series might expect familiar thrills, franchise creator Jeffrey Reddick has teased that Bloodlines will shake up the formula and deliver something fresh. Releasing in May 2025. 28 Years Later This post-apocalyptic zombie horror promises to up the ante with an all-star cast featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Cillian Murphy, and Jodie Comer. Set 28 years after the catastrophic rage virus outbreak, the story follows a group of survivors living on an isolated island linked to the mainland a heavily guarded road. But when one survivor ventures into the mainland, they discover a horrifying new mutation of the virus that threatens humanity’s last hope for survival. Releasing in June 2025. Insidious 6 The Insidious franchise continues its haunting legacy with its sixth instalment, building on the chilling storyline of the original films. While details remain under wraps, Sony is also releasing a spinoff titled Threads: An Insidious Tale. Starring Mandy Moore and Kumail Nanjiani, the spinoff is set to expand the franchise’s universe, though its release date is still to be announced. Releasing in August 2025. The Conjuring: Last Rites The Conjuring series comes to a climactic conclusion with Last Rites. Paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) take on their final case, diving into one more chilling story from their infamous case files. This instalment will push the Warrens to face their deepest fears, blending supernatural horror with personal stakes for a fitting end to the beloved franchise. Releasing in September 2025. So whether you’re a fan of psychological thrillers or jump scares, 2025’s horror slate promises to deliver chills, thrills, and unforgettable cinematic experiences. Prepare for a year of nightmares you won’t want to miss!