Sat May 03 05:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Summer Blockbusters Promise Action, Adventure, and a Few Surprises

**New York, NY** – Get ready for a summer movie season packed with action, adventure, comedy, and even a touch of feel-good family fun. From franchise favorites to exciting new releases, moviegoers have plenty to choose from between now and Labor Day.

This summer’s lineup boasts a diverse range of films, including:

* **A new generation of heroes:** Witness the return of Stitch in a Disney remake, and cheer on a new Karate Kid mentored by Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han. Tom Cruise’s likely final Mission: Impossible installment will test his spy skills against a deadly AI. A young Viking and his dragon Toothless embark on a live-action adventure in a remake of “How to Train Your Dinosaur,” and a new Superman takes flight in James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe.

* **Thrills and chills:** Horror fans will find several options, including a new film from the creators of “Talk to Me,” a chilling Stephen King adaptation focusing on an ordinary accountant facing the apocalypse, and a reimagining of the slasher classic “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”

* **High-octane action:** Brad Pitt races to victory in a Formula 1 drama, while Ana de Armas stars in a John Wick spin-off as a rogue assassin. Dinosaurs return in the latest Jurassic Park installment, featuring mutated monsters and a stranded family. Even the Marvel universe joins the action with astronauts gaining superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays. And for a different kind of action, there’s the return of the Police Squad in a comedic reboot.

* **Comedy and family fun:** Wes Anderson’s new film promises laughs with a star-studded cast, including Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson. And body-swapping hijinks return in the sequel to “Freaky Friday,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.

With a little something for everyone, this summer’s movie season is shaping up to be unforgettable. Don’t miss out – check out USA TODAY’s Watch Party newsletter for more recommendations.

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