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.”

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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