The exciting lineup of the most eagerly awaited movies for May 2025 marks the commencement of the summer blockbuster season, showcasing a variety of major upcoming films, including live-action adaptations, thrilling franchise installments, and high-octane action dramas. Collaborating with the predictive media analytics firm Diesel Labs, Screen Rant presents exclusive insights that analyze which films are generating the highest levels of online engagement leading up to their premieres. Each film is evaluated with a hype score, which reflects its popularity across diverse online platforms.

May 2025’s most-discussed new films are ranked by Attention Signals, a metric derived from analyzing interactions such as likes, shares, comments, and views across social media and video platforms like Facebook and YouTube. These vital engagement metrics shed light on which movies are creating the most buzz among potential audiences before their official releases, independent of critical reviews or box office predictions.

After a stellar performance in April, which saw Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster Sinners and Warner Bros.’ A Minecraft Movie achieve remarkable success, May 2025 is poised to replicate that success with several prospective hits. This month features the latest addition to the MCU franchise alongside Tom Cruise’s eighth installment of the Mission: Impossible series, promising an abundance of thrilling action both on the big screen and through streaming services. Leveraging Diesel Labs’ analytical data, here’s Screen Rant’s curated list of the top 10 most highly anticipated movies premiering in May 2025, based on online hype.

Explore the Top 10 Most Anticipated Upcoming Movies for May 2025

Diverse Titles: From Thunderbolts to Fear Street: Prom Queen

According to the comprehensive data provided by Diesel Labs, the number one anticipated film for May 2025 is Thunderbolts, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s groundbreaking “antihero” film that unites characters such as Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaker, and John Walker as they navigate a deadly challenge. In the runner-up position is Disney’s highly awaited live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, which brings the beloved animated story from 2002 back to life. Following closely are the horror franchise sequel Final Destination: Bloodlines, the action-packed Karate Kid: Legends featuring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, and Tom Cruise’s gripping installment Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Among the other highly anticipated films set to release in May 2025 are the sequel featuring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in Another Simple Favor, the thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow starring Jenna Ortega and The Weeknd, and the heist film Fountain of Youth with Natalie Portman and John Krasinski. Rounding out this month’s excitement are the action-packed Shadow Force and Netflix’s adaptation of R.L. Stine’s horror series, Fear Street: Prom Queen. With a rich variety of action, suspense, and franchise films, the movies debuting in May 2025 set the stage for a thrilling summer movie season.