Summer Movie Preview 2021: New Releases in Theaters and Streaming

This year’s cinema scene has already given us some great hits, like Sinners and Mickey 17. But get ready, because summer is almost here, and that means big blockbusters are on the way! Summer 2025 is shaping up to be a scorcher with a mix of superhero flicks like Thunderbolts*, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Superman, along with sequels to A Simple Favor, Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, and more. Not to mention new movies from Nicolas Cage, Paul Rudd, Kerry Washington, and a whole slew of other stars. There’s a lot to keep track of, but don’t worry, we’re here to help you navigate the summer movie season.

Let’s dive into the highlights of the upcoming summer movie lineup, starting with May:

Another Simple Favor

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are back in Another Simple Favor, the sequel to the funny thriller A Simple Favor. This time around, single mom Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) finds herself tangled up in more mysteries when her friend Emily Nelson (Lively) comes back into her life. Set to debut on Prime Video on May 1, this movie promises to be just as wild and fun as the first one.

The Surfer

Nicolas Cage takes on Australian surfers in The Surfer, a psychological thriller with a coastal Western vibe. Opening in theaters on May 2, this film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat with Cage’s signature brand of intensity.

Thunderbolts*

The MCU is rolling out yet another superhero film with Thunderbolts*, featuring a team of antiheroes led by CIA director Valentina de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). With a star-studded cast, this movie is sure to be full of snark and action. Keep an eye out for it in theaters on May 2.

Fight or Flight

Josh Hartnett stars in Fight or Flight, a high-energy action film about a man on a mission to track down a hacker. With a worldwide bounty on the hacker’s head, things get interesting fast. Catch this thriller in theaters on May 9.

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be a season full of excitement and entertainment. Make sure to mark your calendars for these must-see movies and get ready for a cinematic experience like no other!