25 Pop Culture Events to Look Forward to in 2025

Pop culture fans better mark their calendars for the release of several must-see movies, TV shows and projects in 2025.

On the big screen, moviegoers can look forward to Tom Cruise starring in Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning while Renée Zellweger returns for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will also continue their roles as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, in Wicked: For Good.

“We’ve expanded on their relationship as friends,” Erivo teased to Entertainment Weekly in February 2024 about having two films. “That’s a really important special thing that you have in the show, but here you really get to go with them in that. We’ve got something really special.”

2025 will also see musicians kicking off new tours, celebrities releasing new books and plenty of beloved TV shows making a triumphant return — or exit.

Get your calendars out and keep reading to see what’s coming in the new year ahead:

‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Premieres — January 9

Host Alan Cumming is back to bring reality TV stars together as they compete in a mafia-style game for a large prize. Contestants are all assumed to be Faithfuls until proven to be Traitors, who secretly move around the castle to eliminate Faithfuls one by one. This season includes Tom Sandoval, Dorinda Medley, Chrishell Stause, Nikki Garcia and more.

‘Are You a Charlotte’ Podcast Launches — January 13

Actress Kristin Davis is teaming up with iHeartRadio for a brand-new podcast that will dive into her role as Charlotte York in Sex and the City. Producers promise the new project is much more than just rewatching the beloved show. It also brings the past and the present together as Davis explores topics with heart, humor and some optimism.

Kelsea Ballerini Kicks Off Her 1st Arena Tour — January 21

After the success of her album Patterns, Kelsea Ballerini will hit the road for the biggest tour of her career. “This ain’t my first rodeo (but it IS my first arena tour!!!!!!),” she wrote via Facebook in October 2024. “I genuinely can’t wait to be back on the road with you in 2025 and sing our lil hearts out together.” Sasha Alex Sloan, Ashe, The Japanese House and Marynn Taylor will serve as special guests in select shows.

‘The Flip Off’ Premieres — January 29

After much anticipation, Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa will face off against Christina Hall in a new HGTV series. Viewers will discover which ex can find, buy, renovate and flip a house for the biggest financial gain, earning the chance at ultimate bragging rights and a first-class vacation paid for by the loser.

The 2025 Grammys — February 2 

Set to take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the 2025 Grammys will serve as music’s biggest night with plenty of must-see performances. While event organizers haven’t announced special guests just yet, Beyoncé already received 11 nominations for her album Cowboy Carter.

Adam Levine Returns to ‘The Voice’ — February 3 

After 10 seasons away, Adam Levine will return as a coach for the singing competition’s upcoming 27th season. “The OG is back in the building!” the Maroon 5 frontman wrote via Instagram when confirming the news in June 2024. “I’M COMING BACK to #TheVoice next Spring 2025 🎤🎸✌️Can’t wait! V27 @nbcthevoice #TeamAdam.” Levine will also be joined by Ballerini, John Legend and Michael Bublé.

Super Bowl Halftime Show — February 9 

Kendrick Lamar will head to New Orleans to perform at The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. “You know there’s only one opportunity to win a championship,” he said via Instagram in September 2024 when announcing his halftime gig. “No round twos. Let’s get it, boom!”

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ Premieres — February 13

Rom-com darling Bridget Jones (Zellweger) is making her return for the fourth film. In the latest flick, Bridget finds herself widowed after Mark (Colin Firth) was killed on a humanitarian mission in the Sudan. She’s now a single mother to 9-year-old Billy and 4-year-old Mabel and is stuck in a state of emotional limbo.

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Premieres — February 17

The White Lotus is open for business sooner than you may realize. “The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week,” HBO teased after releasing a trailer in December 2024. Parker Posey, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Sam Nivola and Patrick Schwarzenegger will portray various members of the wealthy Ratliff family.

‘Suits LA’ Premieres — February 23

The Suits franchise is about to live on with another spinoff. The new show will focus on Ted Black (Stephen Amell), a former federal prosecutor from New York who has “reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles.”

“His firm is at a crisis point and in order to survive, he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career,” the official logline reads, per Variety. “Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives.”

Bryan Greenberg, Josh McDermitt and Lex Scott Davis also star on the NBC series.

‘Othello’ Returns to Broadway — February 24 

Shakespeare will be back on Broadway in the new year when Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal lead Othello at the Barrymore Theatre. Directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon, the production will begin previews on February 24 and open on March 23.

Conan O’Brien Hosts the Oscars — March 2

Although nominations have yet to be announced for the annual award show, Conan O’Brien confirmed he will be serving as host. “America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme,” he joked via a November 2024 statement. “In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars.”

Carrie Underwood Judges ‘American Idol’ — March 9

Twenty years after auditioning for American Idol, Carrie Underwood is ready to flip the script and serve as a judge for the show’s 23rd season. “It’s a full-circle moment to go from announcing you as the winner of @americanidol 20 years ago to now welcoming you to the judge’s table,” host Ryan Seacrest wrote via Instagram in August 2024. “Welcome home, @carrieunderwood!”

Dylan Mulvaney Releases Her Debut Book — March 11

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who documented her transition in her viral “Days of Girlhood” TikTok series, will release her debut book this spring. “Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer is a collection of journal entries from my first year of transition as well as essays following some of the messier moments,” she wrote via Instagram in September 2024. “I’ve been working on her for over two years and I cannot wait to share it with you.”

‘Snow White’ Premieres — March 21

Disney is ready to take on the iconic 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and transform it into a live-action movie. Starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, the new film promises to stay true to the original — with just a few, slight twists.

MLB Opening Day — March 27 

While another football season with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift has kept Us entertained, there’s nothing like the start of baseball season. Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Bryce Harper and more of MLB’s biggest players will return for another unpredictable yearn of America’s pastime. Whether you enjoy buying some peanuts and crackerjacks, scoping the field for attractive athletes or rooting for your favorite team, there’s something for everyone when it’s time to play ball.

Coachella Music Festival — April 11

Get your flower crowns out and kick off festival season in style as Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone headline the annual festival in Indio, California. Held over two weekends in April, the event includes star-studded parties, must-see celebrity fashion and of course plenty of music. Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion and Zedd are also featured on the lineup of performers.

Stagecoach Festival — April 25 

Country music’s biggest festival on the West Coast returns to Indio, California, with headliners Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll and Luke Combs. While the 3-day festival features plenty of cowboys and cowgirls, attendees can also enjoy performances from the Backstreet Boys and T-Pain, plus tasty BBQ from Guy Fieri.

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Premieres —May 23 

Tom Cruise returns in what is rumored to be his final Mission: Impossible movie role as Ethan Hunt. The eighth installment in the beloved spy franchise picks up immediately after the events of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, as Ethan and his team are closer than ever to stopping the nefarious AI force known only as the Entity.

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‘Freakier Friday’ Premieres — August 8

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan will play a mother-daughter duo once again more than 20 years after Freaky Friday first became a hit at the box office. “The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis,” Disney’s official synopsis of the film reads. “Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice.”

‘Wicked: For Good’ — November 21

Following the act two plot of Broadway’s Wicked, the sequel will pick up a few years after the events of the first film. Now viewed by Oz as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba (Erivo) continues her plans to help the land’s animals while Glinda (Grande) rises to power as The Wizard’s new spokesperson.

In addition to a great story, Erivo teased a new song in the sequel that will wow audiences.

“I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it’s so special to me,” Erivo told Variety in December 2024. “When we filmed it, the entire crew was in tears. I hope audiences are ready — it’s a song that speaks to the heart of who Elphaba is.”

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Premieres — December 19 

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From Kristen Doute’s engagement to Luke Broderick to Brittany Cartwright hooking up with Jax Taylor’s friend, season 2 of The Valley is expected to feature plenty of OMG moments. Guest appearances from LaLa Kent, Scheana Shay and Tom Schwartz are only expected to sweeten the drama, “If season 1 was one of the best reality TV shows, season 2 is gonna blow it out of the water,” Jesse Lally teased to Us exclusively in December 2024. “Literally every single person stepped up to the plate.”

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Can “MomTalk” survive reality TV? The answer is absolutely yes. After season 1 documented the aftermath of Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2022 claims that she and her husband had been “soft swinging” with fellow Mormon couples, the reality star and her group of “MomTok” influencer friends are expected to return for 20 new episodes in the spring.

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