May 12, 2025
The horror movies 2025 calendar for the second half of the year delivers reboots, chilling originals, and the return of fan-favorite franchises
2025’s opening act has been rather anemic for horror devotees craving their theatrical fix—a stark contrast to the genre’s last years box office rulings. The early months delivered only a handful of offerings: James Wan’s The Monkey, gaming’s crossover Until Dawn, Indonesia’s atmospheric Dark Nuns, Blumhouse’s Drop, the terrifier-ish slasher movie Popoyee: The Slayer Man, and the critically acclaimed Companion.
Yet, one film—Ryan Coogler’s Sinners—has been methodically dismantling box office records, securing its position as the rare horror film that can pay its way in Hollywood’s increasingly risk-averse landscape. The film’s third-week hold is nothing short of supernatural, achieving the highest collection for any horror title at that point in its run—a feat that demands respect even from those who prefer their scares served with a side of critical acclaim.
But here’s where the 2025 Horror movies calander truly blossoms. The second half of 2025 unfolds like a masterclass in atmospheric tension, with each release building upon the last in a carefully orchestrated symphony of scares. Leading the charge is the resurrection of Final Destination. What follows is a veritable buffet of dread: exorcisms and haunted relics that resurrect ancient evils, folk horror rooted in grief and rituals gone wrong, slashers making nostalgic comebacks, and creature features where nature fights back—usually with fangs. Techno-horrors explore our unease with artificial intelligence, while psychological thrillers dig deep into fractured relationships and moral collapse. Toss in a few post-apocalyptic outbreaks and cursed phone lines, and you’ve got a horror calendar that doesn’t just aim to scare—it wants to reflect the chaos of the times we’re living in. The year may have started with a slow-burning dread of its own, but by December, we’ll all be checking our closets and maybe, just maybe, sleeping with the lights on.
Here’s a look at the horror movies set to grace the remainder of 2025:
Sub-Genre: Supernatural/Franchise Horror
Release Date: 15 May, 2025
The death-defying franchise returns with a twisted family-centric story, as fate targets the descendants of past survivors—because apparently, death holds a grudge.
Sub-Genre: Possession/Emotional Horror
Release Date: 29 May, 2025
Directed by the breakout duo behind Talk to Me, this grief-soaked nightmare promises raw emotion, brutal tension, and a chilling descent into the afterlife’s darkest corners.
Sub-Genre: Post-Apocalyptic/Infected Horror
Release Date: 19 June,2025
Danny Boyle returns to the franchise he helped define, with 28 Years Later set to unleash a new generation of rage and redefine modern horror all over again.
Sub-Genre: Tech Horror
Release Date: 26 June,2025
Is she still a menace or now a misunderstood machine? The sequel blurs the line between horror and sci-fi action, as M3GAN upgrades—morally and mechanically.
Sub-Genre: Slasher/Requel
Release Date: 17 July 2025
The ‘90s slasher staple gets a modern revamp, reuniting original cast members with a new generation caught in the killer’s hook-line trap.
Sub-Genre: Psychological Horror/Relationship Thriller
Release Date: 30 July, 2025
A twisted tale of love, obsession, and unraveling minds, this original horror entry explores what happens when codependency turns truly monstrous.
Sub-Genre: Supernatural/Exorcism Horror
Release Date: 4 September, 2025
The Warrens return for one final case in this climactic chapter of the Conjuring universe, promising a farewell soaked in holy water and pure dread.
Sub-Genre: Psychological/Supernatural Horror
Release Date: 18 September 2025
Jordan Peele’s involvement guarantees a deep psychological thriller that’s bound to haunt you long after the credits roll.
Sub-Genre: Torture/Slasher Horror
Release Date: September 27, 2025
The legacy of Jigsaw continues with a fresh set of traps and moral tests, proving once again that the game is far from over.
Sub-Genre: Supernatural/Thriller
Release Date: 16 October,2025
Ethan Hawke returns in this eerie sequel that dives deeper into the ghostly voices beyond the line—because some calls should never be answered.
Sub-Genre: Sci-Fi Horror/Creature Feature
Release Date: 6 November,2025
Set in a desolate frontier town, this chapter strips the tech and turns primal, delivering a raw, survivalist showdown with the galaxy’s deadliest hunter.
Sub-Genre: Animatronic/Survival Horror
Release Date: 4 December 2025
The cult video game adaptation returns with even more twisted animatronics and deeper lore—because one night was never going to be enough.
Sub-Genre: Creature Horror/Nature Survival
Release Date: 25 December, 2025
The legendary snake slithers back onto the big screen in a high-stakes reboot that promises bigger thrills, bloodier hunts, and a whole lot more hiss.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, Cinemblend
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