Most Anticipated Paranormal, Supernatural & Alien-Themed Movies Of 2025

The Warrens return for one final paranormal investigation in what is said to be their most terrifying case yet. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren, with Michael Chaves directing. Chaves previously directed 'The Conjuring 3' and 'The Nun II', while the script is written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, who also wrote 'The Conjuring 2'. 'Last Rites' is billed as the conclusion to the long-running Conjuring franchise, which has spawned multiple spin-offs.

The sixth instalment of the 'Final Destination' franchise follows a college student who experiences nightmares foretelling her family's deaths. She returns home in search of someone who can break the cycle of death. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the film is written by Guy Busick, known for 'Scream' (2022). Tony Todd returns as the mysterious mortician Bludworth, linking this sequel to previous films. Fans can expect the usual elaborate death sequences that have defined the series.

Ryan Coogler directs this supernatural horror set in the 1930s Jim Crow South. Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown seeking a fresh start but encounter an ancient evil. Trailers suggest the entity is vampiric, leading to a battle between the brothers. The film blends Southern Gothic horror with vampire folklore and features a cast that includes Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, and Delroy Lindo.

A modern remake of 'The Wolf Man' directed by Leigh Whannell. Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a man who barricades his family inside a farmhouse after an attack by a mysterious creature. As the night progresses, he undergoes a transformation, endangering his wife (Julia Garner) and daughter. The film reunites Whannell with Blumhouse, who produced 'The Invisible Man' (2020), and aims to deliver a modern take on the werewolf myth.

Scott Derrickson returns to direct the sequel to 'The Black Phone'. Ethan Hawke reprises his role as "The Grabber", despite his fate in the original. Young actors Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw also return. Plot details remain secret, but the film is expected to explore further connections between the living and the dead while maintaining the gritty 1970s aesthetic of the original.

The sequel to Blumhouse's adaptation of the popular video game. Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard return, with Emma Tammi directing again. The first film revealed the haunted animatronics of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, and the sequel is expected to deepen the franchise's lore, introducing new threats.

Based on the PlayStation survival-horror game, 'Until Dawn' is directed by David F. Sandberg. The story follows a group of friends trapped at a mountain lodge, stalked by supernatural creatures known as Wendigos. A unique twist is said to involve a time-loop element, where characters relive the night repeatedly, trying to survive.

Based on Stephen King's short story from 'Skeleton Crew', 'The Monkey' follows two brothers who discover that an old cymbal-banging monkey toy is linked to a series of deaths. Directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Theo James, the film focuses on psychological horror and inevitable doom.

A ghost story told from the spirit's perspective, directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. Lucy Liu and Callina Liang star as a family moving into a house where a ghost observes their lives. The film employs inventive camerawork to immerse viewers in the ghost's experience, offering a fresh take on haunted house films.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, this psychological horror follows a family terrorised by a woman who appears on their front lawn and delivers an ominous warning. Starring Danielle Deadwyler, the film is described as an eerie and suspenseful thriller with supernatural elements.

This dark fantasy comedy from A24 follows a father and daughter (Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega) who accidentally kill a unicorn. Their discovery leads to corporate interest in the creature's remains, which are believed to have miraculous properties. The film is a satire on exploitation, blending supernatural elements with dark humour.

A sci-fi horror directed by Flying Lotus, starring Eiza González as an astronaut who wakes on a distant planet to find her crew dead. She is joined by a rescuer (Aaron Paul) but soon suspects something inhuman may be responsible. The film is described as a mix of psychological thriller and cosmic horror.