The week of July 21st, 2025, offers a diverse range of cinematic experiences, from Bollywood romance to the highly anticipated return of Marvel's First Family. Moviegoers have a mix of options to choose from for their trips to the theater.
For Bollywood enthusiasts, Saiyaara has already arrived in theaters on July 18th. This romantic musical drama, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, introduces Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Saiyaara is an intense love story of two youngsters, Vaani and Krish, who are poles apart in their lives, beliefs, and backgrounds. Vaani is a writer, while Krish is a singer, and they both create music together. The film explores whether they will understand that they are perfect for each other despite their age and problems and celebrates every season of love through their eyes. The film poses the question: would you bet everything to keep that person in your life?
Early buzz suggests Saiyaara has struck a chord with audiences, with some comparing it to Aashiqui 2 but more grounded in reality. The film's music and the fresh pairing of the lead actors are generating excitement. Initial reports indicate a strong opening day, with ₹20 crore in collections, suggesting it could be one of the biggest movies of the year for Bollywood debutantes.
On the Hollywood front, Marvel fans are eagerly awaiting The Fantastic Four: First Steps, scheduled to release on July 25th. This film marks the entry of Marvel's First Family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the beginning of Phase 6. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Ralph Ineson plays the villain Galactus, and Julia Garner appears as Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps sees the titular quartet facing their most daunting challenge. The movie takes place in a retro-futuristic alternate reality inspired by the 1960s. Trailers reveal a glimpse of the Fantasticar racing through New York City and the threat of Galactus. Some initial reviews are promising, praising the cast's chemistry and charisma, the visual effects, and the emotional depth of the story.
Beyond these two prominent releases, moviegoers can also find other films in theaters, such as Murderbaad, a Hindi thriller. Additionally, there are movies hitting streaming services this week, including Sovereign, How to Train Your Dragon (2025), and M3GAN 2.0.
