Now Showing: Must-Watch Movies Lighting Up January

The new year has brought in some amazing new releases in movie theaters, and about to bring in some more, making the very first month a memorable one for cinema. There are semi-biographical musicals, horror adaptations retelling well-known children’s characters, and edge-of-the-seat thrillers among the new releases in January 2025. Of all the films to release in theaters this month, there are many exciting titles by acclaimed filmmakers that you do not want to miss. Let us find out all about the new movies in theaters now and those that are to be released soon.

Movies that you cannot miss in January 2025

December 2024 closed with amazing and long-awaited blockbusters like Mufasa: The Lion King and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. January 2025, likewise, has brought movies for audiences with diverse tastes, some of which are long-anticipated and some fresh ones that will mesmerize the audience with their innovative perspectives. Let us take a close look at some of the most amazing cinematic works that you must not miss watching on the big screen in January 2025.

1. Flight Risk

This is a high-budget action thriller featuring big names like Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Dockery. The story revolves around an FBI agent named Madelyn, who is played by Michelle Dockery. This agent escorts a government witness to a trial after being implicated in a mob boss's activities. But things gradually veer towards a dangerous turn when the pilot who is transporting them to the trial (played by Wahlberg) is revealed to be a hitman. This character is hired to assassinate the informant. After they overpower him, the three characters must fly on the aircraft together. They realize that they are being hunted by others who have determined to take them out. This edge-of-the-seat thriller is set to release in theaters on January 24 this year.

2. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

This film is set to release on January 10, 2025. It belongs to the genres of action, crime, and drama. Directed by Christian Gudegast, this is a direct sequel to the 2018 production Den of Thieves. The plot is set right after the events of the first movie, following Sheriff Nicholas O’Brien, who is on the hunt for Donnie Wilson in Europe. The characters are played by Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr., respectively. In the film, Wilson, the criminal, is involved in the world of diamond thieves and the Panther mafias.

3. Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare

This movie will be released on January 13, 2025. It is the newest entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe. The series started with Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. This film attempts a horror retelling of J.M. Barrie’s children’s tale, Peter Pan. In the film, Wendy Darling is on a journey to find her brother, Michael. The latter has been abducted by the evil Peter Pan. The character of Wendy is played by Megan Placito, while that of Peter Pan is played by Martin Portlock.

4. Wolf Man

Wolf Man is a horror genre production set to release on January 17, 2025. It is a reboot of the 1941 classic work The Wolf Man. The later movie follows the journey of Blake, a family man who relocates from San Francisco to Oregon after inheriting his childhood home after his estranged father mysteriously disappears. When the family arrives at the farmhouse, Blake’s childhood home, at night, they get attacked by an animal. It injures Blake, and he consequently starts to transform into a horrifying creature. This put his wife and daughter in great danger.

5. Companion

An unconventional, quirky, and thrilling work of romance, Companion will be released on January 31, 2025. This psychological thriller is written and directed by Drew Hancock. The plot features a twisted love story of Josh and Iris, the characters that are played by Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher, respectively. Josh keeps Iris close to him despite her not being willing to be with him, compelling her to do things that put her in grave danger. All of this, surprisingly, is done so that she can have a chance at saving her life. 

Conclusion

Taking a look at some of the new movies in theaters now and those set to release later this month shows that 2025 is starting with an awesome cinematic experience. There is something for every kind of movie enthusiast in this wide array of productions, including CGI-crafted unconventional works, crime and action thrillers, twisted romances, and horror masterpieces.