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Over the past two weeks, we’ve looked back here at io9 the movie, showsAnd the Games of 2024, and giving our own individual takeaways on certain trend that took place This year is the time to think about what’s next—and more specifically, what awaits us in 2025. Feel free to let us know you Feel free to comment below (and hopefully hit the mark).
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuuX
After its conclusion Witches from Mercury In 2023, the gundam Set yourself a high bar for whatever show may come next—and not only is it amazing to see another one come so soon, but one that’s likely to rocket past the atmosphere and into the stars. GQUUUUXFrom a wildly stacked array of creative talent – Kharar Hideaki AnnoYoji Enokido, Kazuya Tsurumaki, and Ikuto Yamashita wrote, directed, and mechanical design respectively? pokemonTake the character design? A story that, if leaks are to be believed, plays with very basic contradictions the gundam itself? Let alone one of the best series of 2025, we’re in for something with the potential to be one of the franchise’s best works. – James Whitbrook
M3GAN 2.0
if Superman’s For a much healthier alternative, consider another contender for summer hero: a kid-sized AI robot. Killer dance moves, killer fashion sense, killer instinctsAnd (probably) a murderous revenge drive in its sequel. M3GAN 2.0 It’s again directed by Gerald Johnstone and written by Akila Cooper, and brings back Gemma (Allison Williams) and Cady (Violet McGrath), as well as a whole new crop of characters. We have every reason to believe that our bestie’s return will be as campy, gory, and scream-inducing as ever—and we’re counting down the days to June 27, 2025. – Cheryl Eddy
Evil: For good
D the first wicked The movie blew audiences away, proving the movie musical works if you just come right out and say it’s a musical. D The sequelwhich will expand the play’s second act, rumored to include new ones original music and the case of L. Frank Baum The Wizard of Oz. We’re curious to see how Dorothy’s journey will be included alongside Elphaba and Glinda. Also, we’re keeping room for more memes. – Sabina Graves
Avatar: Fire and Ashes
After two movies, I think we can safely stop joking avatar. The first movie was good, tho Second movie was very Well, and now we wait part threeWhich could be the biggest hit of the year. Plus, more exploration Pandora’s WorldIt’s always exciting to see a new James Cameron movie. Especially since with each of these sequels, he continues to push the technology bar with dynamic, character-driven storytelling. – Germaine Lucier
Like a Dragon: The Pirate Yakuza of Hawaii
D like a dragon The franchise has gone from being a fantastic open world series of games to becoming a household name thanks in significant part to its prequel titles, yakuza 0, And its next entry has an English voice track. when Yakuza Purists turn up their noses at the idea, accessibility is essential, and the language barrier is no different. That’s why developer Ryu Ga Gotoku is shutting down a year after three releases Yakuza Games, only to announce a fourth on the 2025 front end led by fan-favorite characters (and Yakuza 0 stealing the limelight) Goro Majima—a really central Lamar-esque sequence of events. What’s more, the studio, which famously reuses tons of its highly detailed assets to make games frequently (we love a conscientious developer), is correcting Ubisoft’s mistake with a crappy and long-delayed live service pirate game. Skull and bones Pirates makes the game that it promises Pirate Yakuza of Hawaii. At RGG, we believe. – Isaiah Colbert
Predator: Badlands
victim It was a delight in 2022 and it was clear before it was over hunter The franchise was aiming for a comeback. details Predator: Badlands Has been scarce, it has to be reserved for alien star While Elle Fanning pulls double duty as the twin sister. We will eventually find out Badlands Under the Helmet, and can’t wait to see what it brings to theaters on November 7, 2025. And it’s not even the only one hunter shake Hit next year! – Justin Carter
inside Season 2
Star Wars It’s had a bit of a rough time with itself lately, as the series struggles to chart a clear path forward with its vision of what it really wants. Star Wars But a rare highlight of this malaise has finally returned, after a long wait, to demonstrate clarity of purpose: Cassian will finally find us all. of Andorra The second, final season April 22. After expectations through the roof Incredible first seasonAnd so far every little tidbit makes us expect another inside High can sustain us long enough to actually get Lucasfilm back into theaters. – James Whitbrook
Sinduality: Echoes of Ada
As a habitual mourning Titanfall As a video game franchise, any idea of a new sci-fi mecha game that has the potential to be a spiritual successor while being anime-AF is like catnip to gamers worldwide, and Bandai Namco Sydnduality: Echoes of Ada Those shoes can fill. Its characters look good, its mechs even more so, and its battle clips make every mecha fan’s brain itch to pilot their giant robot through a barrage of oncoming missiles with the help of their crowded UI prompts. Let’s hope it lives up to the hype. – Isaiah Colbert
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
We have met mario, zelda, And further, Nintendo treats its OG titles with extra care. That is why it will take almost two decades to build the mainline Metroid game, which was announced almost a decade ago. and yes, Metroid Dread But it was amazing Prime 4 Promise to be much bigger and more ambitious. The true return to the world of Samus Aran is something that gamers have been waiting for in some cases a lifetime. – Germaine Lucier
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
D Xenoblade The series has become one of my all-time favorite sets of JRPGs, but one of its best entries has been locked to the Wii U for the better part of a decade. That is changing with release Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition On the Switch, which means that, finally, more people can experience this fascinating refraction Xenoblade Jukes where the science-fantasy series usually jives, leaning heavily on the former genre to deliver one of Nintendo’s best open-world RPGs. A make game that actually keeps you away From the giant robot on the cover of the first half of the game, X Its relatively light narrative beats a truly remarkable world to discover, rewarding players willing to engage in exploration with an incredibly rich environment. I can’t wait to finally play every entry in my favorite series in one place. – James Whitbrook
Witch Hat Atelier
Last year saw a huge boom in fantasy anime with shows like this Frozen: Beyond Journey’s End And Delicious in the dungeon. Upcoming anime adaptation of bug film to complete its trifecta named as Fantasy Big Three Witch Hat Atelier. where to freeze And Delicious in the dungeon developed respectively in their character work and world-building, Witch Hat Atelier Excellence in both with an innovative magic system. Moreover, the series is filled with themes like 2024 standout look backwhich depicts the trials and tribulations of learning a new skill. Rather than anything harry potter Reward yourself by creating slop Warner Bros ads Witch Hat Atelier Your anime to watch in 2025. – Isaiah Colbert
the sinner
After dealing with religion And Marvel, Ryan Coogler is about to show us his true self in horror. The possibility of Michael B. Jordan It’s great that the twins get to play against something supernatural in their hometown, and once it does, it gets even more interesting The first trailer Add an inevitably incredible score to the hit Ludwig Göransson, and hell yeah, sign us up the sinner. – Justin Carter
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