Despite our name, the team at Empire HQ has a soft spot for rebels. This affinity is particularly fitting as we celebrate the return of Cassian Andor in Tony Gilroy's highly anticipated Andor Season 2, which graces the world-exclusive cover of our 2025 Preview issue. This edition serves as your comprehensive guide to the most anticipated movies and shows set to captivate audiences over the next year. The issue hits newsstands on Thursday, November 21, and is available for pre-order online.
In this issue, we delve into the galaxy far, far away to discuss the continuation and conclusion of one of the most compelling stories in the Star Wars universe with creator Tony Gilroy and his cast. As we bid farewell to another year of blockbuster hits, indie treasures, and television delights, Team Empire shifts its focus to the films and shows that will dominate conversations in 2025. Prepare for an array of world-exclusive first looks and insightful new interviews.
We also explore the return of Tron: Ares, the latest entry in the iconic franchise, with director Joachim Rønning; delve into Gareth Evans' new action-packed epic HAVOC starring Tom Hardy; and discuss Leigh Whannell's plans to reinvent the classic Wolf Man tale with fresh body horror elements. Additionally, we look forward to Jurassic World Rebirth, Predator: Badlands, The Electric State, and much more.
The first season of the satirical K-Drama Squid Game remains Netflix's most-watched show. Ahead of its return, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and stars Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Wi Ha-joon discuss taking the series to new heights. Luca Guadagnino's latest film, an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' Queer, continues his exploration of desire with Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey.
As Robert Eggers prepares to bring Count Orlok to a new generation, he invites Empire into his long-gestating Gothic horror. The news section covers a year of scream queens, the latest Sinister Six rumors, and more. On the home entertainment front, we chat with Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung and reflect on The Blair Witch Project's 25th anniversary.
This issue's reviews include Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, Edward Berger's Conclave, Aardman Animation's Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and many others. The Andor Season 2 issue hits newsstands on Thursday, November 21, and is available for pre-order online. Andor S2 premieres on Disney+ on April 22, 2025.
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