22 New Movies Coming Out in Winter 2025: ‘The Last Showgirl’, ‘Bridget Jones: About a Boy’, More

From the critically acclaimed The Last Showgirl to Bridget Jones: About a Boy, 2025 is transforming January from an infamous movie dead zone into a time for appointment viewing.

Historically, the start of each year isn’t the most exciting time for new releases. Studios tend to save their smaller budget films — ones that, say, might not make it to awards season — for the colder months, when the holidays are over, people are tired and staying in sounds much more appealing than shivering in a dark theater.

This year, however, things have seemingly shifted. January 2025 is starting off strong with the release of the already critically acclaimed The Last Showgirl, a film that is being lauded as star Pamela Anderson’s comeback and the greatest role of her career. The story follows Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.

“I can relate to it on so many different levels. As a mother, as a person in this industry,” Anderson told Deadline in September 2024. “Most of my career has been about the external, and not the soul of what really happens behind the superficial qualities that people even hire you for, or know you for. And you’re always just like, there’s so much more to me than what people see and I don’t know if you’re ever gonna get the chance to show that, so that was really why I was so excited about this movie… I feel like a new baby in this industry in this film and I feel like it’s just the beginning.”

February, meanwhile, features the return of Bridget Jones with the highly-anticipated About a Boy just in time for Valentine’s Day. The next installment of the franchise sees Renée Zellweger reprising her role as the titular character navigating life after the death of her husband, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth).

The quality movie options this winter are endless. Keep scrolling for the 22 best films to look forward to this season:

‘The Last Showgirl’ 

Starring: Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka

Release Date: January 10

Logline: A poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, the film stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.

‘Unstoppable’

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome

Release Date: January 16

Logline: Based on the life of wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won a national championship in 2011 while competing at Arizona State University.

‘One of Them Days’

Starring: Janelle James, Keke Palmer, Katt Williams, Gabrielle Dennis, Maude Apatow

Release Date: January 17

Logline: When best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa  (SZA) discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact

‘Wish You Were Here’ 

Starring: Jennifer Grey, Mena Massoud, Kelsey Grammer, Isabelle Fuhrman

Release Date: January 17

Logline: Julia Stiles’ directorial debut follows a woman (Isabelle Fuhrman) searching for a spark finds a whirlwind night of romance with a man (Mena Massoud) only to discover he is terminally ill. As a result, she commits to helping him spend his last days living life to the fullest.

‘Both Eyes Open’

Starring: Gail Bean, Taye Diggs, Joy Brunson, Tristan Mack Wilds, , Michael Olyede, Christie Leverette, and Carla Fisher

Release Date: January 17

Logline: Both Eyes Open follows a woman named Ally (Gail Bean) who emerges from a domestic violence shelter only to be haunted by persistent hallucinations of her abuser. Mysterious cryptic messages further suggest that her past might be lurking in the distance.

‘Presence’

Starring: Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Eddy Maday

Release Date: January 24

Logline: A family becomes convinced they are not alone after moving into their new home in the suburbs.

‘Flight Risk’

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, Michelle Dockery

Release Date: January 24

Logline: A pilot (Mark Wahlberg) transports an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.

‘Star Trek: Section 31’ 

Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Sam Richardson, Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl

Release Date: January 24

Logline: Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, and must face the sins of her past.

‘You’re Cordially Invited’ 

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell

Release Date: January 30

Logline: A woman (Reese Witherspoon) planning her sister’s wedding and the father (Will Ferrell) of another bride-to-be discover that they are double-booked for their destination wedding so both parties decide to share the venue, but chaos and disaster await.

‘Dog Man’

Starring: Isla Fisher, Ricky Gervais, Poppy Liu, Pete Davidson, Billy Boyd

Release Date: January 31

Logline: When a faithful police dog and his police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve — and fetch, sit and roll over.

‘Love Me’

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Steven Yeun

Release Date: January 31

Logline: A buoy (Kristen Stewart) and a satellite (Steven Yeun) meet online long after humanity’s extinction and fall in love.

‘Valiant One’ 

Starring: Chase Stokes, Lana Condor

Release Date: January 31

Logline: With tensions between North and South Korea looming, a U.S. helicopter crashes on the North Korean side. Now, the survivors must work together to protect a civilian tech specialist and find their way out without U.S. military support.

‘Kinda Pregnant’

Starring: Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey

Release Date: February 5

Logline: Jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy, Lainy (Amy Schumer) wears a fake baby bump — and accidentally meets the man of her dreams.

‘Love Hurts’ 

Starring: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose

Release Date: February 7

Logline: Marvin Gable (Ke Huy Quan) is a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where “For Sale” signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Ariana DeBose), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead — and she’s not happy.

‘Heart Eyes’

Starring: Mason Gooding, Olivia Holt, Devon Sawa

Release Date: February 7

Logline: For the past several years, the “Heart Eyes Killer” has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe.

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ 

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Leo Woodall, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson

Release Date: February 13

Logline: Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel (Hugh Grant). Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe — just maybe — her son’s science teacher.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ 

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Liv Tyler, Harrison Ford

Release Date: February 14

Logline: After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam (Anthony Mackie) finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

‘The Gorge’ 

Starring: Anya Taylor Joy, Miles Teller, Sigourney Weaver

Release Date: February 14

Logline: Two highly trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor Joy) grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.

‘Paddington in Peru’ 

Starring: Ben Whishaw, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman

Release Date: February 14

Logline: Paddington (Ben Whishaw) returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton), who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

‘The Monkey’ 

Starring: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood

Release Date: February 21

Logline: When twin brothers Hal and Bill (Theo James and Elijah Wood) discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths starts occurring all around them. The brothers decide to throw the monkey away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. But when the mysterious deaths begin again, the brothers must reunite to find a way to destroy the monkey for good before it takes the lives of everyone close to them.

‘Old Guy’ 

Starring: Lucy Liu, Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman

Release Date: February 21

Logline: Aging contract killer Danny Dolinski (Christoph Waltz) still believes he’s the best at what he does. Stuck in a boring “desk” assignment while pining for the love of spunky club manager Anata (Lucy Liu), Danny is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field — but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg (Cooper Hoffman), a prodigy assassin with a bad attitude. The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate a competing crime syndicate but uncover their employer’s true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover.

‘Last Breath’ 

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole

Release Date: February 28

Logline: A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, Last Breath is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.