The past few years have seriously delivered for fans of the horror genre, and it appears 2025 will be no exception. To start the new year off right, this list will give you all the information you need to know about upcoming horror movies coming out in early 2025.
Whether you’re looking to be creeped out, freaked out or straight-up terrified, there’s something on this list of top new horror films for you. Find out when these films are being released and how you can watch them.
This list will be updated as more information is released. Until then, check out the most popular horror movies playing on TV right now!
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Upcoming Horror Movies: January – April 2025
Here are the biggest horror films set to be released in the first few months of 2025.
‘The Damned’
Release Date: Jan 3, 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Told through a surreal blend of dreams, visions and shadows, The Damned tells a story of a 19th century widow forced to make an impossible choice: Attempt to survive the winter or save a shipwrecked crew. As Eva and her crew are confronted with the fallout of their decision, their grip on reality comes undone, revealing consequences that are anything but natural.
‘Wolf Man’
Release Date: Jan 17, 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
From the creators of The Invisible Man comes Wolf Man, an original take on the classic werewolf horror format. Starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, the story follows the couple visiting Blake’s (Abbott) remote childhood home to get away. It’s there they confront a terrifying creature and are forced to barricade themselves inside. As the night unfolds, however, they realize the evil outside may already be within.
‘Presence’
Release Date: Jan 17, 2025
Genre: Horror, Mystery
After moving into a new home, a family realizes they aren’t alone. Who – or what – is in the house with them remains to be seen.
‘Grafted’
Release Date: Jan 24, 2025
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
After enduring social isolation at the hands of her popular cousin and bullying due to a facial birthmark, scholarship student Wei decides to take matters into her own hands by continuing her father’s research into skin grafting. As she falls further into isolation, her experimentation takes a dark and unhinged turn toward no return.
‘Heart Eyes’
Release Date: Feb 7, 2025
Genre: Horror, Romance
In what is being described as a “horror rom com,” Heart Eyes follows a pair of co-workers as they do whatever they can to evade the clutches of the infamous Heart Eye Killer preying on couples in Seattle.
‘The Monkey’
Release Date: Feb 21, 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
The upcoming film The Monkey brings to life the 1980 short story by Stephen King in a horrifying and humorous fashion. After finding a toy monkey in their attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill watch as numerous deaths take place around them. Hoping to end the madness, the two discard the monkey and go their separate ways. Unfortunately for the pair, the cursed monkey seems to have other plans for them.
‘The Ritual’
Release Date: Apr 18, 2025
Genre: Horror, Mystery
More information to come.
‘Until Dawn’
Release Date: Apr 25, 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
More information to come.
Upcoming Horror Movies: May-August 2025
Check back in here for more information on these upcoming horror films.
‘Clown in a Cornfield’
Release Date: May 9, 2025
Genre: Horror, Slasher
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’
Release Date: May 16, 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
’28 Years Later’
Release Date: Jun 20, 2025
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
‘M3GAN 2.0’
Release Date: Jun 27, 2025
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’
Release Date: Jul 18, 2025
Genre: Horror, Slasher
‘Thread: An Insidious Tale’
Release Date: Aug 29, 2025
Genre: Horror, Supernatural
Upcoming Horror Movies: September-December 2025
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
Release Date: Sep 5, 2025
Genre: Horror, Supernatural
‘Saw XI’
Release Date: Sep 26, 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
Release Date: Dec 5, 2025
Genre: Horror, Mystery
‘The Anaconda’
Release Date: Dec 25, 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
WATCH HORROR MOVIES ON DIRECTV TODAY
While waiting for these new heart-pumping films to be released, check out DIRECTV’s catalog of horror movies to enjoy (or not) right now. From the top horror movies on TV this week to the best horror new releases, you’ll find more than enough content to keep you busy.
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