In her stunning debut, Cheryl Isaacs pulls the reader down into an unsettling tale of monsters, mystery, and secrets that refuse to stay submerged. Emily’s perfectly planned trek turns disastrous when she and Ryder witness a brutal crime and are suddenly forced to evade a group of archaeologists on the hunt for a jewel. As they spend nights together too close for comfort, they realize their shoddily built fire isn’t the only thing that’s kindling, and that they must trust each other if they want to escape the island with their lives—and hearts—intact.
Coming Soon to Paramount+ This July: Full List of Movies And Shows
This fall, debut author like Cheryl Isaacs with The Unfinished and is making a significant impact. When Dr. Castine takes a job as the president of the prestigious Stonepost College in rural Virginia, Noni is forced to leave her New England home and, most importantly, a prime internship and her friends. She and her mother move into the “big house” on Tangleroot Plantation.
The movie you miss in 2025 could become your new favorite in 2028; that’s just the way this works sometimes. For now, though, we’re here to help you get an idea of all that is coming—and, again, it’s a lot. So sit back, get a drink, get some popcorn, and read through for our list of the movies set for release in 2025 that we’re most excited for. Kerosene Heights is releasing a new LP titled “Blame It On The Weather” on August 15, 2025, featuring 12 tracks, including the lead single “New Tattoo” now available on all streaming platforms. The band’s progression is evident in the new LP showcasing the bands chemistry, with a focus on themes of change and transitions inspired by life events that impacted them such as Hurricane Helene. Drought is set to release their debut LP “Souvenir” on July 18, 2025 via Iodine Records.
Vocalist Ken Vasoli emphasizes the band’s enduring bond and musical evolution, capturing a sense of timeless spirit and continuous growth in their music. LA’s alt-rockers Rocket are set to release their debut album, R is for Rocket, on October 3rd via Transgressive Records / Canvasback. The band has released three singles from the forthcoming LP including the latest single “Wide Awake” now available on all streaming platforms. Fans of Mommy, Wishy, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Pixies will definitely enjoy their melodic guitar heavy sound. Spite House, who just announced their singing to Pure Noise Records, is set to release their sophomore album titled “Desertion” on September 12th, 2025.
To watch new episodes of Season 7, you’ll need to sign up for a Peacock subscription. The Premium Monthly plan starts at $7.99 per month (or $79.99 annually), while Premium Plus (no ads) is $13.99 (or $139.99 annually). Today’s Showcase revealed Super Meat Boy 3D from Sluggerfly and Headup Games, who are taking Team Meat’s indie darling into the third dimension. Built in Unreal Engine 5 and using our proprietary performance capture pipeline, Mudang delivers a deeply immersive combat system rooted in authentic special forces tactics and is set to launch in 2026. The show revealed the first trailer for Beast of Reincarnation, a new action-RPG from revered developer Game Freak. Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, the world has become consumed by corruption and overtaken by formidable beasts.
Cronos: The New Dawn – New Survival Horror from Bloober Team Arrives This Fall
Thunder Lotus proudly revealed At Fate’s End, an action-adventure game where you fight the ones you love. Wield the legendary God Sword Aesus as Shan, the deft young heiress of the Hemlock clan. Solve intricate narrative puzzles, uncover painful truths, and hone both your blade skills and knowledge to face your estranged siblings in intense, emotional duels – and ultimately decide your family’s fate. From the award-winning team behind Spiritfarer, At Fate’s End weaves tight, visceral action with rich narrative depth, exploring the complicated bonds between brothers and sisters in a world where swords clash and family wounds run deep.
Her favorite vintage suede jacket has a hole in it, her sewing machine is broken, and her best friend just got engaged. Teddy’s used to being a leader, but now she feels like she’s getting left behind, wondering if the life she lives in the small town she loves is enough for her anymore. Joe game review Jonas is setting off on his own with Music for People Who Believe in Love. Set for release on May 23, 2025, this album continues Jonas and his brothers’ string of retro inspired tracks–albeit with a few modern tinges throughout. As the title suggests, Jonas dares to be sentimental in a time when so much of media is engrossed with negativity.
Coming Soon to Hulu in July 2025: New Originals, Big Premieres & Classic Comforts
I know a Dungeons & Dragons themed romance may not be for everyone, but I just started reading this and I’m loving it. It is a cute contemporary romance, but includes the fantasy element that sets it apart. I sorted my list by genre so you can easily find a new book you’ll love. There are options in romance, mysteries/thrillers, and fantasy this month.
When small-town athlete Avery’s morning run leads her to a strange pond in the middle of the forest, she awakens a horror the townspeople of Crook’s Falls have long forgotten. So easy, they’re fully immersed in the middle before they even decide to begin. It’s not a question of should they, but rather can they make it last? In Erin Hahn’s heartwarmingly sexy Catch and Keep, Maren and Joe have to be brave enough to find out.
This is the definitive release, optimized for each platform, featuring 4K textures, 60 FPS in Campaign, 120 FPS in Multiplayer, cross-play, cross-progression and more. Find out more about both handhelds – including specs, features, the new Xbox full screen experience, and more – in our dedicated Xbox Wire article. Pricing, pre-orders and more will follow in the coming months. Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from, lost most of her magic, befriended a talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she’s helping her aunt run an enchanted inn but mostly longs to get her power back.
Whether it’s Taylor Swift’s carefully curated themes or Kendrick Lamar’s thought-provoking lyrics, albums connect us with artists on a deeper level. Heaven announce their third album “Dream Aloud” out April 4, 2025, featuring the single “I Need You More Somehow” blending timeless melodies with reverb-driven guitar. Influenced by power-pop and shoegaze, the NYC-based trio’s introspective tracks evoke artists like Teenage Fanclub, The Lemonheads, Swervedriver, and Ride.
Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and trying not to fall in love is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone…and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all. For eligible artists (i.e., artists with at least 5,000 active listeners in the last 28 days), be sure to create a Countdown Page for your upcoming album or EP to be eligible for the hub and charts. This hub provides users with a one-stop shop to explore personalized recommendations based on their listening history. Located under the Search tab on mobile, fans can easily find the “Upcoming Releases” tile to browse these personalized suggestions and the top 10 global Countdowns based on the number of pre-saves. Marking a first, Spotify has launched the Upcoming Releases hub—a destination solely dedicated to highlighting soon-to-be-released albums powered by Countdown Pages, a feature introduced last year. Her new album, rumored to release in late April, is all about personal growth and finding joy in life.
Go into this one as blind as possible—there are thrills throughout that you will not see coming. It’s been a weird start to the 2020s on the big screen, though. Just when movies seemed to be getting back in a groove after the Covid-related shutdowns that began the decade, the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes caused delayed that deceptively resulted in a lower film output in 2024. You may not have noticed, but while last year still had a ton of good and enjoyable movies, it also had less of them overall.