Fans of Now Playing Podcast have much to look forward to in 2025, as the show’s eclectic lineup of film reviews has been partially unveiled. With a mix of Universal Classic Monsters, beloved franchises, Stephen King adaptations, and blockbuster new releases, it’s shaping up to be another exciting year for movie enthusiasts.
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The Wolf Man Roars into 2025
The Universal Classic Monsters series continues its spotlight on the Wolfman saga as it builds toward the release of the new Wolf Man (2025). The schedule for these much-anticipated reviews includes:
- January 7, 2025: The Wolf Man (1941)
- January 14, 2025: The Wolfman (2010)
- January 21, 2025: Wolf Man (2025)
Star Trek Returns After Nine Years
On January 28, the podcast boldly goes where it hasn’t been in nearly a decade, revisiting the Star Trek Retrospective Series with a review of Star Trek: Section 31. This Paramount+ original is the first new Star Trek film covered since Star Trek Beyond in 2016.
The Mummy Series Resurrected
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Following the werewolf films, the Universal Classic Monsters retrospective continues with a deep dive into the Mummy franchise. The first five films of the series are slated for early 2025:
- February 4, 2025: The Mummy (1932)
- February 11, 2025: The Mummy’s Hand (1940)
- March 11, 2025: The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)
- March 18, 2025: The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)
- March 25, 2025: The Mummy’s Curse (1944)
The show plans to eventually review the Brendan Fraser-led films, but no specific dates have been announced yet.
Stephen King’s Horror Legacy Continues
The podcast’s long-running Stephen King retrospective also resumes with two notable entries:
- February 25, 2025: The Monkey (2025) – directed by Oz Perkins
- March 4, 2025: Dreamcatcher (2003)
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Major New Releases on the Horizon
In addition to retrospectives, Now Playing will cover several high-profile 2025 new releases, including:
- February 18, 2025: Captain America: Brave New World
- April 8, 2025: A Minecraft Movie
- April 29, 2025: Until Dawn
- May 6, 2025: Thunderbolts
- May 27, 2025: Mission Impossible 8: The Final Reckoning
- June 3, 2025: Karate Kid 6: Legends
- June 10, 2025: Ballerina (John Wick spinoff)
Bonus Shows for Supporters
Fans supporting the podcast via Patreon, Apple, Spotify, or Podbean will enjoy exclusive monthly bonus reviews:
- January: Perfect Blue
- February: Casablanca
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March: Showgirls
Donation Drive Perks
The show’s 2025 Donation Drive offers exclusive series for donors at different levels:
- Silver Level: Three Teen Wolf movies in January
- January 10: Teen Wolf (1985)
- January 17: Teen Wolf Too (1987)
- January 24: Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023)
- Gold Level: Eight hacker-themed films from February through April
- February 14: Wargames
- February 21: Sneakers
- February 28: The Net
- March 14: Hackers
- March 21: Antitrust
- March 28: Swordfish
- April 4: Blackhat
- April 11: Snowden
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Platinum Level: The three main Ghost in the Shell films
- April 25: Ghost in the Shell (1995)
- May 2: Innocence: Ghost in the Shell 2
- May 9: Ghost in the Shell (2017)
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With such a packed lineup, Now Playing Podcast is ensuring 2025 will be another banner year for fans of movie retrospectives and new releases alike!
