All the biggest genre films are celebrating milestones this year

It doesn’t seem possible that it’s 2025. I’m old enough to remember when 2015 felt old in Back to the Future Part II. Now that was a decade ago. Basically, time continues and the movies you grew up with with age, making you feel older, and that continues to happen until death.

It was morbid. Excuse me. But when you look at the list of genre films celebrating birthdays in 2025, we promise you will understand. It’s an incredible list of classics that have been around a lot longer than you might actually realize. So sit back, grab some tissues, and read about all the genre films celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025.

1925 – 100 years

The Phantom of the Opera – When we think of Universal Monsters we think of Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Invisible Man, etc. Ma The Phantom of the Opera is certainly one of those and this original silent version is an all-time classic.

As well: The Lost World, The Wizard of Oz (no not that one, an even earlier adaptation)

1935 – 90 years old

The Bride of Frankenstein – Another Universal Monster celebrating a milestone this year, and with a new modern remake from filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal coming out to boot!

As well: Captain Blood, the crow

1940 – 85 years old

Fantasy, Pinocchio

(1945-80th anniversary

Dick Tracy, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Three Caballeros

1950 – 75 years

Cinderella – The Glass Slipper, The Wicked Sisters, Midnight…few Disney movies are as iconic Cinderella. And, at 75, he’s comfortably retired and collecting Social Security now, too.

As well: Harvey, Rashomon, Treasure Island

1955 – 70 years

Animal Farm, Godzilla Raids Again, Lady and the Tramp, Tarantula

1960 – 65th anniversary

Psycho – Alfred Hitchcock’s story about a man and his hotel is probably on the Mount Rushmore of horror. Worthy of celebration at any time, but especially on a birthday.

As well: Little Shop of Horrors, Swiss Family Robinson, The Time Machine

1965 – 60th anniversary

Alphaville, Thunderball

1975 – 50 years

Males – Of course, it’s a big deal that Steven Spielberg’s shark movie is celebrating its 50th anniversary. But, even more, it means that the modern Hollywood blockbuster celebrates the same birthday. He looks almost too young, doesn’t he?

As well: : Death Race 2000, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Rollerball

1980 – 45th anniversary

The Empire Strikes Back – The best Star Wars The film turns 45 and as exciting as it is, it’s almost more exciting/scary that we’re only five years away from 50.

As well: : Cannibal Holocaust, Elephant Man, Flash Gordon, Friday the 13th, Popeye, The Shining, Superman II

1985 – 40th anniversary

Back to the Future – Have you ever sat down and thought about how Back to the Future is it literally a perfect movie? You should, because it is. We wrote about it here It’s been a long time since we celebrated a birthday before, but it’s still the right time to celebrate Marty McFly and the gang.

As well: The Black Cauldron, Brazil, Clue, Cocoon, DARYL, Enemy Mine, Explorers, Ewoks: Battle of Endor, Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, Fright Night, The Goonies, The Last Dragon, Legend, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, The my science project, A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Real Genius, Teen Wolf, Weird Science, Young Sherlock Holmes

1990 – 35 years

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – The Turtles themselves originated on the pages of comics in 1984. But, a few years later, after a successful TV series and the line of toys, they jumped to the big screen. And it was amazing.

As well: : Arachnophobia, Back to the Future Part III, Darkman, Dick Tracy, DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, Edward Scissorhands, The Exorcist III, Flatliners, Ghost, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Home Alone, Jacob’s Ladder, Miseria, Predator 2, RoboCop 2, Total Recall, Tremors, The Witches

1995 – 30 years

Toy Story – It is difficult to overestimate the importance and impact of Pixar’s first feature, Toy Story. Quite literally, it changed the entire animation industry that soon pivoted from hand to computer. But, still, it’s still just an absolutely fantastic film.

As well: Apollo 13, Babe, Batman Forever, Billy Madison, Casper, Congo, Desperado, Goldeneye, Hackers, A Goofy Movie, Johnny Mnemonic, Judge Dredd, Jumanji, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mortal Kombat, The Net, Outbreak, Pocahontas, Se7en, Species, Strange Days, Tank Girl, Twelve Monkeys, Virtuosity, Waterworld

2000 – 25th anniversary

X-Men – The kids these days don’t know how good they are. These days we see Deadpool and Wolverine team up on screen with Gambit, Blade and Elektra and it’s not a big deal. Harrison Ford is Red Hulk. Three Spider-Men. Whatever. But only 25 years ago, the mere idea of ​​a superhero team movie on the screen was always a great deal. Thanks to u X-Menthat soon changed.

As well: : American Psycho, The Beach, The Cell, Charlie’s Angels, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Dungeons & Dragons, The Emperor’s New Groove, Final Destination, Frequency, Hollow Man, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mission: Impossible 2, Pitch Black, Scary Movie , Scream 3, Shadow of the Vampire

2005 – 20 years

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith – The best Star Wars movie is the best Star Wars prequel both celebrate milestones in 2025. This, however, is just stronger because many of us have fond memories of its release. We thought it would be the last Star Wars movie Yet, just 10 years later…

As well: : Batman Begins, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Constantine, Doom, Elektra, Fantastic Four, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, King Kong, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Madagascar, Saw 2, Serenity, Sin City, Sky High, Stealth, War of the Worlds

2010 – 15th anniversary

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World – Scott Pilgrim it was so unique and different when it was released, I almost remember being against it. It was too much. Too bold. I was, obviously, too wrong. Fifteen years later, everyone in the film, and the film itself, are only better.

As well: : Black Swan, The Book of Eli, Despicable Me, How to Train Your Dragon, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Hot Tub Time Machine, Inception, Iron Man 2, The Karate Kid, Kick-Ass, Let Me In, The Losers, MacGruber, Never Let Me Go, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Predators, Red, The Social Network, Saw 3D, Tron: The Legacy

2015 – 10th anniversary

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens – Three, count them, three Star Wars movies have milestones this year. (And yes, I could have written about something else Star Wars, but it’s my article.) The Force awakens it started a whole new era Star Warsone that has not yet found its proper place. However, I think I speak for most of us when I say we’re glad he’s still around rather than not.

As well: : Anomolisa, Ant-Man, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ex Machina, Fantastic Four, Furious 7, Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, Inside Out, Insidious: Chapter III, It Follows, Jurassic World, Krampus, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Man from UNCLE, The Martian, The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Spectre, Tomorrowland

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