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9 must-see queer movies debuting fall 2025

Check out these exciting queer movies! Sundance Institute; Lionsgate Films Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey in Plainclothes; Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spider Woman. We're more than halfway through 2025, but many of the year's most anticipated movies have yet to come out. And in a year that's already gifted audiences cinematic works like Ponyboi, The Wedding Banquet, Enigma, and Heightened Scrutiny, this, of course, includes plenty of top-notch queer films. Here are the comedies, dramas, romances, and period pieces that you should be sure to check out in the second half of 2025. 'Honey Don't!' (August 22) HONEY DON'T! Starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Chris Evans. A new comedy from Ethan Coen. Only in ... - YouTube Tricia Cooke and husband Ethan Coen are back with the second film in their "lesbian B-movie trilogy" (following 2024's Drive-Away Dolls), and Margaret Qualley is back with them. This time, Qualley plays Honey O'Donahue, a private investigator in Bakersfield, California. When she's not flirting with a cop played by Aubrey Plaza, Honey is on the case, investigating a suspicious death and a charismatic cult leader played by Chris Evans. 'Twinless' (September 5) Twinless- Watch the trailer now! In theaters September 5. Starring James Sweeney, Dylan O'Brien, Lauren Graham, Aisling ... - YouTube James Sweeney wrote, directed, and stars opposite Dylan O'Brien in this dark comedy about two young men who form a close connection after meeting in a bereavement group for people who have lost a twin. As their relationship gets more intimate, lies start to build, secrets come out, and things get twisted. And if that weren't intriguing enough, O'Brien plays his own twin. 'The Threesome' (September 5) THE THREESOME Trailer (2025) Zoey Deutch © 2025 - Vertical. - YouTube In Chad Hartigan's new romantic comedy, Jonah Hauer-King plays Connor, a lovesick young man who finally secures a date with his longtime crush, Olivia (Zoey Deutch). But Connor's plans for a romantic night out are upended when they meet a woman named Jenny (Ruby Cruz). The three have a threesome, and in a twist, both women end up pregnant. But that doesn't put a stop to the laughs, thanks to a very funny supporting cast featuring Jaboukie Young-White and Josh Segarra. 'The History of Sound' (September 12) Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor play star-crossed lovers in THE HISTORY OF SOUND, a sweeping, moving and tender romance ... - YouTube South African director Oliver Hermanus' The History of Sound is an atmospheric historical romance about two men, Lionel (Paul Mescal) and David (Josh O'Connor), who meet in 1917 at the Boston Conservatory. In 1920, David comes home after being drafted to fight in World War I, and the two travel the country together collecting folk songs and rekindling their moody romance. 'Plainclothes' (September 19) In theaters September 19. Syracuse, 1997. Promising undercover police officer Lucas (Tom ... - YouTube Writer and director Carmen Emmi's debut feature film takes place in 1990s New York, where a young and handsome police officer named Lucas (Tom Blyth) is tasked with going to popular gay cruising spots and entrapping men who try to have sex with him. One day, he meets an older man, Andrew (Russell Tovey), and eventually falls in love, which changes everything. 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' (October 10) Kiss Of The Spider Woman | Official Teaser Trailer Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh star in #KissoftheSpiderWoman. - YouTube Legendary filmmaker Bill Condon (Chicago) has tackled a new film adaptation of the stage musical by Terrence McNally, John Kander, and Fred Ebb about a political prisoner (Diego Luna) who is forced to share a prison cell with a queer and trans prisoner (Tonatiuh) arrested for public indecency. This throwback to the musicals of Hollywood's Golden Age features brilliant performances by its two leads, as well as Jennifer Lopez, who plays the titular spider woman. 'After the Hunt' (October 17) Not everything is supposed to make you comfortable. Watch the trailer for #AfterTheHuntMovie, directed by Luca Guadagnino, ... - YouTube Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino (Challengers) is back with another twisted tale of love and obsession. After the Hunt follows a college professor (Julia Roberts) who must make a difficult decision when one of her favorite students (Ayo Edebiri) accuses her close friend and colleague (Andrew Garfield) of sexual assault. 'Peter Hujar's Day' (November 7) Ira Sachs's new film, Peter Hujar's Day, stars Ben Wishaw and Rebecca Hall in a richly cinematic rendering of a conversation ... - YouTube Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in director Ira Sachs' (Passages) tribute to the real-life friendship between photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz. Based on recorded conversations between the creatives, this intimate film follows a day spent together in New York in 1974. 'Wicked: For Good' (November 21) The epic conclusion comes to theaters this November. Watch the #WickedForGood trailer now Pre-save 'Wicked: For Good ... - YouTube The next installment in Jon M. Chu's Wicked double feature comes out later this year, after the first film proved to be a smash hit in 2024. Cynthia Erivo returns as Elphaba and Ariana Grande returns as Glinda to finish out Chu's two-part adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical featuring queer anthems like Defying Gravity. Joining them on their journey back to Oz is Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, and the rest of the central cast from the first film. This article originally appeared on Out: 9 must-see queer movies debuting fall 2025 RELATED 2025 Oscar nominations: The biggest LGBTQ+ snubs 15 Films Every Queer Movie Lover Should See Here are my favorite queer movies I saw at Sundance 2024 Solve the daily Crossword