Cinema & Series Releases for the 2025 Back-to-School Season
Ready to take on the new school year in style? From gripping thrillers to highly anticipated returns, screens will be lively starting in September 2025 with new releases not to be missed.
MOVIE THEATER
The Conjuring: Last Rites – September 10
Synopsis: In this final installment, the couple investigates their most personal and dangerous case yet: a series of supernatural events that sends them back to their own traumas, calling into question their faith and their deep connection.
A forgotten curse resurfaces from a convent in Eastern Europe, with phenomena eerily similar to those faced in Annabelle, The Nun and the previous ones. ConjuringBut this time, the demonic forces are directly targeting the Warren couple, on the border between life and death.
This is the official conclusion of the main trilogy The Conjuring (After The Conjuring in 2013 and The Conjuring 2 in 2016, The Devil Made Me Do It in 2021 being a partial “spin-off”).
Downtown Abbey III – September 12
Synopsis: The plot takes place in 1930, two years after the death of Lady Violet Crawley (played by Dame Maggie Smith) and the economic upheavals of the 1929 stock market crash. The Crawley family, still grieving, finds itself faced with decisions that will determine the future of Downton Abbey. Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) has become a prominent figure in London's social circles, while figures from the past, such as Harold Levinson (Paul Giamatti) and Guy Dexter (Dominic West) return, bringing with them new dynamics and tensions. The film promises to reflect on the passage of time, family legacies, and the social developments of the era.
This latest installment will pay tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith, whose character Lady Violet was already departed in the previous film. The film will include a meaningful tribute to both the actress and her character, highlighting the lasting impact of her presence on the series.
This film will mark the end of the story of the Crawleys and their servants, after more than 15 years of emotions and twists and turns.
The Long Walk – September 12
Synopsis: In a totalitarian future, 100 teenagers embark on a march across the United States, required to maintain a minimum speed of 4 mph. After three warnings, they are executed. The last survivor wins a wish. The story follows Ray Garraty (played by Cooper Hoffman) and his companions, exploring the bonds of friendship and rivalry that are forged in this extreme setting.
The Long Walk is a highly anticipated film adaptation of Stephen King's novel. Directed by Francis Lawrence, known for his direction of the saga The Hunger Games, the film immerses viewers in a dystopia where a group of young men participate in a deadly competition.
Now You See Me 3 – 12 November
Synopsis: The Four Horsemen, a group of illusionists turned vigilantes, reunite for one last daring trick: stealing the legendary “diamond heart” from a criminal organization led by Veronika Vanderberg (played by Rosamund Pike). To do this, they recruit a new generation of magicians, including Charlie (Justice Smith), Bosco (Dominic Sessa), and June (Ariana Greenblatt), who use technology to mimic the Horsemen’s exploits. Together, they will have to combine their talents to perform the greatest trick of their careers.
In this new installment, ten years after the previous one, fans will rediscover the saga's iconic characters, with the addition of new talents to enrich the Horsemen universe.
Wicked Part 2 – November 21
Synopsis: As Oz is divided between those who support the Wizard and those who fight for freedom, Elphaba and Glinda are faced with choices that will determine the future of Oz. Their friendship is tested as Elphaba, nicknamed the "Evil Witch of the West," will stop at nothing to destroy the Wizard's tyrannical regime. Meanwhile, Glinda seeks to protect her people, while trying to understand her former friend's true intentions.
The film also introduces Dorothy Gale, an iconic character from the Wizard of Oz, who could play a more significant role in this sequel. Director Jon M. Chu has suggested that Dorothy's brief appearance in the first film "plays an important role" in developing the plot of the sequel.
Zootopia 2 – November 26
Synopsis: In this new adventure, IUdy Hopps and Nick Wilde are now partners in the Zootopia Police Department. Their relationship, tested by the challenges of their profession, leads them to follow a mysterious lead related to the arrival of a venomous snake, Gary De'Snake, in the city. This investigation takes them to uncharted areas of Zootopia, putting their partnership to the test.
The story focuses on tensions in their professional and personal relationship, with the addition of couples therapy to try to strengthen their collaboration. An impressive cast accompanies this duo, with voices by Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ke Huy Quan, and many other famous actors.
The film promises to retain the humor and creativity that made the first installment a success, while exploring new parts of the city and introducing new characters. A mix of action, mystery, and laughter for young and old alike!
Avatar Fire and Ash – December 17
Synopsis: The plot begins two weeks after the tragic loss of their eldest son, Neteyam, in the previous film. Grief-stricken Jake and Neytiri find themselves confronted by a new threat: the Ash People. This hostile and radical tribe rejects the goddess Eywa and embodies a vision opposed to that of the traditional Na'vi. The film explores the growing tensions between these two peoples, while also highlighting the internal struggles of the Sully couple.
The film Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third installment of the film saga Avatar, directed by James Cameron
A first trailer was unveiled at CinemaCon in April 2025, generating significant excitement around the film. It shared impressive visuals of Pandora, as well as hints about the new clans and character dynamics.
SERIES
Alien: Earth – August 12 – FX & HULU
Synopsis: The action takes place in 2120, two years before Alien (1979)A mysterious shuttle, the USCSS Maginot, crashes on Earth. A group of soldiers and Wendy (Sydney Chandler), a hybrid (a human mind transferred into a synthetic body), investigate in Prodigy City. They discover terrifying xenomorph lifeforms, while megacorporations (Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, Threshold) compete to exploit these creatures.
This is the horror prequel to the cult film Alien.
It: Welcome to Derry – October 2025 – HBO Max
Synopsis: "Welcome to Derry" explores the origins of the evil that haunts the small Maine town long before the events of the films That from 2017 and 2019. The story begins in the 1960s, in the midst of segregation and social tensions, when the disappearance of children shakes the community.
A group of young people, led by Leroy Hanlon and Charlotte Hanlon, gradually discover that something supernatural lurks beneath the peaceful surface of Derry. At the same time, a tragic event—the racist burning of the club Black Spot — reveals an occult past mixing military secrets, unspeakable experiments and manifestations of an ancient creature: Pennywise.
As the children seek to understand this ancient evil, they find themselves confronted with their worst fears... in a city plagued for centuries by a cycle of violence and terror.
The series also explores the origins of Pennywise and the earliest incarnations of his evil power, revealing how Derry became the center of a vicious cycle—and how certain forces are trying to contain it… or exploit it.
Season 1 consists of 9 episodes, establishing a narrative arc over three seasons, each set in a different era (1962, then 1935, and finally 1908) to trace the history of Pennywise's terrifying cycles.
Stranger Things season 5 – 1e part – November 26 – Netflix
Synopsis: Season 5 will conclude the story that began in Hawkins in 1983. After the tragic events of Season 4, Hawkins is now fractured—literally—by the opening of the portal between the real world and the Upside Down. The main characters are scattered, some injured, traumatized, others ready to do battle.
But a threat greater than ever looms: Vecna, still alive, prepares his final offensive to plunge our world into chaos. The young heroes—Eleven, Mike, Will, Max, Lucas, Dustin, Nancy, Steve, Robin, Hopper, and Joyce—will have to join forces one last time.
Season 5 will be released in three parts on Netflix:
Volume 1 (episodes 1-4): November 26, 2025
Volume 2 (episodes 5 to 7): December 25, 2025
Final Episode (Volume 3): December 31, 2025 (New Year)
These 8 episodes are considered mini movies due to their length.
Wednesday Season 2 – Part 1 – August 6 – Netflix
Synopsis: Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) returns to Nevermore Academy after the events of Season 1. The town still bears traces of the supernatural: Wednesday is now stalked by a mysterious stalker, and her nightmarish visions intensify, particularly those involving her roommate Enid. Pugsley also joins the academy, while the Addams family—Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester, Grandmama—takes on a greater role in the narrative.
In addition to the regular characters who will be returning, new faces will be added to the cast, such as Lady Gaga, to name just one.
The Bear season 4
Synopsis: Season 4 directly follows one of the series' most memorable cliffhangers: after the decisive review of the Chicago Tribune At the end of season 3, the team at The B restaurantear faces crucial challenges:
Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) must decide whether he can save the restaurant or consider closing it.
Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) is torn between staying and signing a partnership offer at Carmy, or accepting a more stable offer elsewhere.
Possible lack of funding if Cicero withdraws support, depending on the implications of the criticism
More than ever, the season explores internal tensions, toxic perfectionism, and the impact of family grief, as each character must choose what is truly worth saving.
In this new season, prestigious guests are expected: Jamie Lee Curtis (Donna), Will Poulter (Luca), John Hartnett, John Cena, and other famous faces could appear.
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