Top 10 Most Anticipated January 2025 Movies Based on Real Data

As January 2025 unfolds, cinema enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating a diverse lineup of films. This month features a mix of classic horror remakes, original action flicks, entertaining family comedies, thought-provoking historical dramas, and gripping thrillers. In collaboration with Diesel Labs, a leading predictive media data analytics firm, Screen Rant has compiled exclusive insights into the films generating the most buzz prior to their releases. Each film is assigned a hype score that reflects audience engagement across various online platforms.

Ranking the Most Discussed Movies for January 2025 revolves around a metric called Attention Signals, which considers factors like likes, shares, comments, and views on social media and video platforms—including Facebook and YouTube. These metrics offer invaluable insights into which films are capturing viewers’ attention even before hitting the theaters, independent of box office numbers or critical ratings.

This attention metric represents the level of audience engagement, where the highest-ranking film is assigned a score of 100%.

Following a successful slate of dramas and thrillers in December 2024, January 2025 promises a plethora of action-packed sequels and highly anticipated franchises. Audiences can look forward to everything from the new Den of Thieves installment to Cameron Diaz’s return in a spy comedy. This month is set to deliver a rich variety of entertainment, with films designed to shock, thrill, engage, and amuse. Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 10 most anticipated movies for January 2025, according to data from Diesel Labs compiled by Screen Rant.

Top 10 Most Anticipated New Movies – January 2025

A Diverse Range: From Wolf Man to Dog Man

Title	Premiere Date	Platform	Genre	Attention Scale	Attention Signals
Wolf Man	1/17/2025	Universal	Drama/Horror	100.00%	33,613,748
One of Them Days	1/17/2025	Sony	Comedy	94.17%	31,652,958
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera	1/10/2025	Lionsgate	Crime Drama	82.09%	27,592,147
Companion	1/31/2025	Warner Bros.	Sci-Fi Thriller	60.73%	20,413,693
Henry Danger: The Movie	1/17/2025	Nickelodeon	Kids & Family	60.28%	20,262,215
Back in Action	1/17/2025	Netflix	Action Comedy	38.92%	13,082,521
Flight Risk	1/17/2025	Lionsgate	Drama Thriller	23.68%	7,959,435
September 5	1/17/2025	Paramount Pictures	Drama	9.76%	3,280,558
Dog Man	1/31/2025	Universal	Kids & Family	1.87%	629,899
The Last Showgirl	1/10/2025	Roadside Attractions	Drama	1.68%	565,858

According to the latest findings from Diesel Labs, the film generating the most excitement for January 2025 is Wolf Man, a remake of the iconic 1941 horror classic. Close contenders for audience attention are the comedy One of Them Days, featuring Keke Palmer and SZA, and the much-anticipated action sequel Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, starring Gerard Butler. Also creating waves online are the sci-fi thriller Companion, the family-friendly Henry Danger: The Movie, and the action-packed comedy Back in Action featuring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx.

Other notable entries in the most-discussed films of January 2025 include the thriller Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson, along with the historical drama September 5, expanding its theatrical run this month. Finally, the quirky spinoff Dog Man and the acclaimed drama The Last Showgirl round out the top 10, ensuring that January 2025 is packed with options for movie lovers across all genres.

Diesel Labs specializes in Content Intelligence, providing deep audience insights throughout the media landscape. Their advanced machine-learning methodology analyzes millions of viewer interactions across major platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok (in beta), and Reddit (in beta). For further information, visit www.diesellabs.com.