Most Anticipated Movies for February 2025 Highlighted by Diesel Labs Data
As February 2025 continues to impress movie enthusiasts, the month showcases a diverse range of anticipated films, including major franchises, horror adaptations, action-packed movies, and gripping dramas. In collaboration with Diesel Labs, a predictive media data analytics company, Screen Rant presents exclusive insights into the new films generating significant online buzz prior to their launches.
The top new films for February 2025 are ranked based on Attention Signals, which capture the level of online engagement through likes, shares, comments, and views on social channels like Facebook and YouTube. By analysing these metrics, viewers can identify which films are creating the most excitement ahead of release, irrespective of critical or commercial success.
The Attention Scale reflects engagement as a percentage, spotlighting the film with the highest attention as 100%.
This year, unlike the traditional influx of rom-coms due to Valentine's Day, various genres dominate February. From the return of Paddington to a new adaptation of a Stephen King classic, February 2025 presents a rich selection for audiences both in cinemas and on streaming platforms. Below is Screen Rant's list of the top 10 most anticipated movies for February 2025 based on Diesel Labs' analysis:
Top 10 Most Anticipated New Movies - February 2025
Title | Premiere Date | Platform | Genre | Attention Scale | Attention Signals |
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Captain America: Brave New World | 2/14/2025 | Marvel/Walt Disney Pictures | Action/Adventure | 100.00% | 206,334,363 |
The Monkey | 2/21/2025 | Neon | Horror | 54.54% | 112,525,011 |
Love Hurts | 2/7/2025 | Universal | Action/Comedy | 35.54% | 73,324,922 |
Paddington in Peru | 2/14/2025 | Sony Pictures | Kids & Family | 10.15% | 20,945,779 |
Heart Eyes | 2/7/2025 | Sony Pictures | Horror Comedy | 7.09% | 14,630,246 |
Last Breath | 2/28/2025 | Focus Features | Survival Thriller | 6.52% | 13,449,075 |
My Fault: London | 2/13/2025 | Amazon Prime Video | Romantic Drama | 5.60% | 11,552,826 |
The Gorge | 2/14/2025 | Apple TV+ | Action/Adventure | 4.21% | 8,679,432 |
The Legend of Ochi | 2/28/2025 | A24 | Kids & Family | 2.62% | 5,409,746 |
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep | 2/11/2025 | Netflix | Action/Adventure | 1.88% | 3,887,648 |
According to Diesel Labs' findings, the standout movie for February 2025 is Captain America: Brave New World, seeing Sam Wilson courageously take on the U.S. President/Red Hulk. Following closely is The Monkey, a horror film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1980 short story. Other noteworthy titles include Love Hurts, Paddington in Peru, and the comedic horror Heart Eyes.
Additionally, movies like Last Breath, a survival thriller featuring Woody Harrelson, and the romantic drama My Fault: London contribute to the buzz, alongside Apple TV+’s action adventure The Gorge and A24's The Legend of Ochi.
With a mix of genres from horror to drama, February 2025 promises a wide array of thrilling entertainment for viewers at home and in theatres.