22 New Movies Coming in Winter 2025: The Last Showgirl, more

From harsh criticism The last showgirl to Bridget Jones: About a Boy2025 will turn January from a notorious movie dead zone into a time for appointment viewing.

Historically, the beginning of every 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 get tired and lingering sounds far more engaging than shivering in a darkened theater.

But things seem to have changed this year. January 2025 starts off strong with the release of the already critically acclaimed film The last showgirlthe film for which he was praised as a star Pamela Anderson Comeback and the greatest role of her career. The story follows Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan her future when her show suddenly ends after a 30-year run.

“I can relate to her on so many different levels. As a mother, as a person in this industry,” Anderson said. Delivery time in September 2024. “Most of my career has been about the outward appearance, not the spirit of what's really going on behind the superficial qualities that people hire you for, or know you for. And you're always like, 'There's so much more to me than what people see and I don't know if You were going to have the opportunity to show that, so that was the real reason I was so excited about this movie… I feel like I'm a new kid on the block in this movie and I feel like it's just the beginning.

Meanwhile, February is marked by a comeback Bridget Jones With the expected About a boy Just in time for Valentine's Day. See the next installment of the franchise Renée Zellweger Reprising her role as the titular character navigating life after the death of her husband, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth).

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

“The Last Showgirl”

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

release date: January 10

Record: A poignant film about elasticity, rhinestones and feathers, the film stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan her future when her show suddenly closes after 30 years of running.

“on fire”

championship: Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome

release date: January 16

Record: Inspired by the life of wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won the national championship in 2011 while competing at Arizona State University.

“One day of them”

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

release date: January 17

Record: When best friends and roommates Drew (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) discover that Alyssa's boyfriend has squandered their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extreme lengths in a race against time to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

'I wish you were here'

championship: Jennifer Gray, Mena Massoud, Kelsey Grammer, Isabel Fuhrman

release date: January 17

Record: Julia Stiles' directorial debut follows a woman (Isabelle Fuhrman) searching for a spark, who finds a whirlwind night of romance with a man (Mena Massoud) only to discover he has a terminal illness. As a result, she is committed to helping him spend his final days living life to the fullest.

“Both eyes open”

championship: Gail Penn, Taye Diggs, Joey Bronson, Tristan McWilds, Michael Ulidi, Christy Leverett, Carla Fisher

release date: January 17

Record: Both Eyes Open is about a woman named Ally (Gail Bean) who emerges from a domestic violence shelter only to be haunted by persistent hallucinations of her abuser. The mysterious messages also suggest that her past may be lurking in the distance.

'presence'

championship: Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Eddie Maddy

release date: January 24

Record: The family is convinced they are not alone after moving to their new home in the suburbs.

“Flight risk”

championship: Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, Michelle Dockery

release date: January 24

Record: A pilot (Mark Wahlberg) transports the air marshal (Michel Dockery) accompanying the fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions rise and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.

“Star Trek: Section 31”

championship: Michelle Yeoh, Sam Richardson, Omari Hardwick, Casey Ruhl

release date: January 24

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

“You are cordially invited.”

championship: Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell

release date: January 30

Record: A woman (Reese Witherspoon) is planning her sister's wedding and the father (Will Ferrell) of another bride discovers that they are double-booked for their wedding, so the two parties decide to share the place, but chaos and disaster await them.

“dog man”

championship: Isla Fisher, Ricky Gervais, Bobby Liu, Pete Davidson, Billy Boyd

release date: January 31

Record: When a loyal police dog and his police officer sidekick are both injured on the job, a rash but life-saving surgery fuses the two together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man swears to protect and serve – and fetch, sit and roll.

“Love me”

championship: Kristen Stewart, Steven Yeun

release date: January 31

Record: Blackjack (Kristen Stewart) and Satellite (Steven Yeun) meet online long after humanity has become extinct and fall in love.

“courageous”

championship: Chase Stokes, Lana Condor

release date: January 31

Record: As tensions escalate between North Korea and South Korea, an American 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 US military support.

“Kind of pregnant.”

championship: Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brian Howey

release date: February 5

Record: Jealous of her best friend's pregnancy, Leni (Amy Schumer) dons a fake belly — and accidentally meets the man of her dreams.

“Love hurts”

championship: To Hui Quan, Ariana DeBose

release date: February 7

Record: Marvin Gable (Ki Hui Kwan) is a real estate broker working in the suburbs of Milwaukee, where “For Sale” signs thrive. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Ariana DeBose), his former partner in crime who he left for dead, and she's not happy.

Heart eyes

championship: Mason Gooding, Olivia Holt, Devon Sawa

release date: February 7

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

“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”

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

release date: February 13

Record: Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) lives her life as a widow and single mother with the help of her family, friends, and former lover Daniel (Hugh Grant). Back at 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”

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

release date: February 14

Record: After meeting with newly elected US 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 conspiracy before the true mastermind can make the entire world see red.

“Strangler”

championship: Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, Sigourney Weaver

release date: February 14

Record: Two highly trained agents (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) approach from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious strait. When evil emerges below, they must work together to survive what lies within.

“Paddington in Peru”

championship: Ben Whishaw, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman

release date: February 14

Record: Paddington (Ben Whishaw) returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton), who is now residing in the Bears' retired home. With the Brown family, an exciting adventure begins when mystery takes them on an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

“Monkey”

championship: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood

release date: February 21

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

“Old man”

championship: Lucy Liu, Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffmann

release date: February 21

Record: Aging killer Danny Dolinski (Christoph Waltz) still believes he is the best at what he does. Stuck in a boring “office” assignment while pining for the love of spunky club manager Anata (Lucy Liu), Danny is thrilled when the company drags him back into the field — but only to train Generation Z newcomer Wilborg (Cooper Hoffman), an assassin prodigy with an attitude bad. The mismatched duo are asked to take down a rival crime syndicate, but uncover their employer's true motive: to remove the old guard in a complete takeover.

“last breath”

championship: Woody Harrelson, Leo, Finn Cole

release date: February 28

Record: A moving film that follows experienced deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue colleagues trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. Based on a true story, Last Breath is a thrilling tale about teamwork, resilience, and the race against time to achieve the impossible.