Get ready for a year full of exciting crime thrillers! From big-name franchises like Mission: Impossible and John Wick to lesser-known international films, there's something for everyone. One of the most anticipated releases is The Prosecutor, starring Donnie Yen as a prosecutor who risks his career to help a wrongfully accused defendant. Critics are already raving about the film's gripping story and impressive fight choreography.

Another highly anticipated release is Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera. This sequel follows Gerard Butler's character teaming up with O'Shea Jackson Jr. to take down a group of criminals. Fans are eager to see the on-screen alliance between Butler and Jackson, especially after the first film's acclaimed heist-film feel.

Alarum, led by Sylvester Stallone and Scott Eastwood, is another film to watch. This spy thriller follows two former assassins on the run after they acquire an important flash drive. They're joined by Stallone's agent character who wants to help. The cast includes big names like Ísis Valverde, D. W. Moffett, and Luke Cage actor Mike Colter.

Black Bag is a spy film with an interesting twist. It centers around a couple, played by Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, who are forced to question their loyalties. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

A Working Man, from director David Ayer, follows an ex-black ops agent's search for his boss's daughter. Along the way, he uncovers a criminal conspiracy that threatens his life. The film stars Jason Statham and is based on the novel Levon's Trade by Chuck Dixon.

Drop, directed by Christopher Landon, stars Meghann Fahy as a widowed mother being terrorized by anonymous messages after her first date in years. Landon is known for his horror films, so expect Drop to have a creepy atmosphere.

The Amateur, based on Robert Littell's novel, is a spy movie set in the '80s. It follows a CIA cryptographer played by Rami Malek, who sets out to find his wife's killers after a terrorist attack.

Orenda, a Finnish film, explores themes of guilt on a remote island. It stars Pirkko Saisio and Alma Pöysti, who was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2023.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning might be the last installment in the franchise. Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt to take down a powerful AI. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release after the 2023 film, Dead Reckoning Part One.

Lastly, Ballerina is a spin-off of the John Wick series. Ana de Armas plays Eve Macarro, who trains as an assassin to seek revenge for her father's death. This film was delayed to 2025 and went through multiple reshoots.

Crime Thrillers Coming in 2025: What to Expect

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