At a Glance
- J.J. Abrams’ next film The Great Beyond opens November 13, 2025
- Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Samuel L. Jackson lead the ensemble cast
- Plot details remain under wraps, fueling “Mystery Box” expectations
- Why it matters: Fans get a new Abrams film six years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
After a six-year hiatus from feature directing, J.J. Abrams is back behind the camera. His new film, The Great Beyond, has locked in a November 13 release date, Warner Bros. announced.
Star-Studded Cast Revealed
The sci-fi project has assembled a high-profile lineup:
- Glen Powell
- Jenna Ortega
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Sophie Okonedo
- Emma Mackey
- Merritt Wever
Warner Bros. has not disclosed plot details, triggering speculation that Abrams will once again deploy his signature “Mystery Box” approach. The strategy keeps even basic story elements secret until close to release.
More Abrams Projects in Pipeline
Abrams’ Bad Robot production banner has two additional films in development:
- Untitled action film starring Dwayne Johnson
- Untitled drama headlined by Brie Larson (Abrams producing)
## Tim Miller’s Keanu Reeves Time-Loop Film
Warner Bros. also staked out August 13, 2027 for director Tim Miller’s once-titled Shiver. Keanu Reeves will play a Caribbean smuggler trapped in a time loop involving:
- Double-crossing pirates
- Ruthless mercenaries
- Sharks
Conjuring Universe Expands Again
Despite last spring’s Last Rites being billed as a potential finale, another Conjuring installment is scheduled:
Title: First Communion
Date: September 10, 2027
Director: Rodrigue Huart
Huart previously directed horror short Transylvanie and upcoming feature Suffer Little Children. No plot synopsis has been released.
Key Takeaways
- Warner Bros. dated three genre films spanning 2025-27
- Abrams’ return marks his first theatrical feature since 2019
- Reeves’ time-loop thriller promises high-concept action
- Conjuring franchise continues despite earlier finale talk
The studio’s calendar now blends established franchises with original concepts, positioning The Great Beyond as the next test of Abrams’ box-office pull outside established IPs.
