As the summer movie season ramps up, JustWatch reveals the most eagerly awaited films landing in theaters and on streaming platforms through August 31, 2025. Drawing from user behavior data—trailer views, watchlist and likelist additions, and overall page engagement—this exclusive ranking highlights what movie fans across the U.S. and Canada are most excited to watch.

Franchise Favorites Lead the Summer Lineup

According to JustWatch trends, nostalgia is thriving. Familiar franchises continue to dominate audience interest as reimagined classics and long-awaited sequels fill the top ranks.

Top 5 Most Anticipated Films in the U.S.:

1. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
2. Jurassic World: Rebirth
3. Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action)
4. Superman
5. The Fantastic Four: First Steps

How to Train Your Dragon (#9) also returns on June 13, 2025 with a new installment that’s capturing strong engagement online.

Original Films Still Capture Attention

While established franchises dominate, original titles are holding their own with impressive interaction metrics:

• Fountain of Youth (#10) – a breakout Apple+ streaming title.
  • Together (#11) – an emotionally resonant drama.
  • F1: The Movie (#12) – a high-octane dive into the world of motorsport.

Streaming Spotlight: Apple+ Breaks Through

Apple+ leads the streaming buzz with Fountain of Youth, now the most-anticipated streaming title of the season. Its strong performance underscores the continued appetite for premium original content beyond the box office.

Watchlist Winners: What Viewers Are Saving Now

Based on watchlist additions, these films top the “must-watch” charts:

1. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
2. Fountain of Youth
3. 28 Years Later
4. Jurassic World: Rebirth
5. Ballerina (from the John Wick universe)

This data signals a busy summer ahead—both at the cinema and on home screens.

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies in the U.S.

[Based on a press release.]