The past few years have seriously delivered for fans of the horror genre, and it appears 2025 will be no exception. This list will give you all the information you need to know about upcoming horror movies coming out in 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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‘The Monkey’
Release Date: Feb 21, 2025
Genre: Horror, Comedy Horror
Cast: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery
Director: Osgood Perkins
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 Woman in the Yard’
Release Date: March 28, 2025
Genre: Psychological Horror, Thriller
Cast: Danielle Deadwyler
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Expect to be terrified by the upcoming psychological horror film from Blumhouse, The Woman in the Yard. When a strange woman engulfed in black begins showing up outside of peoples’ houses delivering unsettling messages and ominous warnings, the community must grapple with the idea that what she is saying just might be the truth.
‘Sinners’
Release Date: Apr 18, 2025
Genre: Supernatural Horror, Thriller
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Jack O’Connell, Hailee Steinfeld
Director: Ryan Coogler
After a tumultuous chapter in their lives, twins return to their hometown in hopes of starting fresh, only to uncover a sinister force that’s been waiting for their arrival with deadly intentions. As they delve deeper into the town’s dark secrets, they must fight for their lives against an evil that threatens to destroy them both.
‘Until Dawn’
Release Date: Apr 25, 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Cast: Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A’zion
Director: David F. Sandberg
Imagine having to live the most horrifying day of your life over and over and over again. That’s exactly the situation Clover and her friends find themselves in when they head to a remote valley to find answers around her disappeared sister.
‘Clown in a Cornfield’
Release Date: May 9, 2025
Genre: Horror, Slasher
Cast: Katie Douglas, Kevin Durand, Will Sasso
Director: Eli Craig
Adapted from the 2020 novel by Adam Cesare, Clown in a Cornfield is a must-watch for slasher fans looking for films like Poltergeist and It. Get ready for Frendo, the murderous clown in this film, to wreak havoc on a small, worn down midwestern town.
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’
Release Date: May 16, 2025
Genre: Supernatural Horror, Slasher, Thriller
Cast: Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon
Director: Zach Lipovsky; Adam Stein
Fans of the Final Destination series are eagerly anticipating the sixth installment in the saga, Bloodlines, after 14 long years since the Final Destination 5 was released. This time, when a teenager begins experiencing visceral visions of her family’s death, she realizes it’s up to her to figure out how to stop it from coming true, leading her on a journey to find the one person who may be able to help.
More New Horror Films to Look Out For in 2025
In addition to the films listed above, there will be a whole host of other horror movies to get excited for later in 2025. Let’s check them out here:
’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
‘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
Horror Movies Released This Year
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What new horror movie is coming out in March 2025?
The Woman in the Yard (March 28)
What new horror movies are coming out in April 2025?
Sinners (April 18), Until Dawn (April 25)
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