Best new Young Adult movies in 2025 & 2024 – (Netflix, Prime, Hulu & Cinema List)


List of the latest young adult movies in 2025 and the best young adult movies of 2024 & the 2010's. Top young adult movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.

New young adult movies in 2025 in Cinema & on VOD

Top movies up for release in 2025 in cinema and on VOD

  • The Electric State

    DIRECTOR: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
    CAST: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt & Woody Harrelson
    The future is a bleak one filled with robots and danger. Traversing this landscape of a decayed American West is an orphaned teenager trying to find her missing brother. To reconnect with her lost family, she’ll form a new one in the form of a drifter and an eccentric robot. But they may not be prepared for the rocky road ahead of them. Based on the illustrative novel by Simon Stålenhag, this sci-fi adventure comes from directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame) and includes the talents of Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito, and Stanley Tucci. All Release dates

Best young adult movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2025

2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated young adult movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).
  • Royalteen

    DIRECTOR: Per-Olav Sørensen
    CAST: Veslemøy Mørkrid, Elli Rhiannon Müller Osborne & Ines Høysæter Asserson
    Though Kalle is a prince who will one day be expected to run the nation, he is far more interested in partying it up. That partying becomes secondary when he finds himself falling for Lena, the new girl in town. But can he keep his relationship with her a secret from the press? And what secret is Lena hiding from Kalle about why she moved? This romantic comedy comes from directors Per-Olav Sørensen and Emilie Beck with a cast that includes Elli Rhiannon Müller Osborne, Veslemøy Mørkrid, and Ines Høysæter Asserson All Release dates
  • The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

    DIRECTOR: Ian Samuels
    CAST: Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen & Jermaine Harris
    Based on the novel of the same title by Lev Grossman, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things follows the lives of teenagers Mark and Margaret. The two of them are both caught in a time loop where they find themselves living the same day over and over again. Such an event brings them together as they start making a map of the familiar places they see with every repeat. Directed by Ian Samuels, this mixture of science fiction and romance stars Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen. Watch the trailer of The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

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  • Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets

    DIRECTOR: Yaniv Raz
    CAST: Lucas Jade Zumann, Taylor Russell & Jason Isaacs
    James Whitman is a troubled teen finding it hard to cope with his high level of anxiety and his deep depression. Seeking some help, he starts to take the advice and counsel of Dr. Bird. The only problem with listening to this doctor is that she isn’t real, a manifestation of his imagination. But he seeks any guidance he can receive when trying to deal with the death of his sister in this bittersweet drama. Watch the trailer of Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets

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  • Words on Bathroom Walls

    DIRECTOR: Thor Freudenthal
    CAST: Charlie Plummer, AnnaSophia Robb & Taylor Russell
    Based on the novel by Julia Walton, Words on Bathroom Walls is a tender and bittersweet coming-of-age film about living with a mental disorder. Adam (Charlie Plummer) is a high school student that is finding it difficult to adjust to social situations with his schizophrenia. Struggling to control his chaotic mind, he invents imaginary characters to help him cope. But he may not need them for long as he starts falling for the student Maya (Taylor Russell) who may just be the key to making him feel at ease with himself in this affectionate teen romance. Watch the trailer of Words on Bathroom Walls

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  • Let It Snow

    DIRECTOR: Luke Snellin
    CAST: Shameik Moore, Kiernan Shipka & Isabela Moner
    When a huge blizzard (that doesn't show signs of stopping) hits, Gracetown is completely snowed in. But even though it's cold outside, things are heating up inside, proving that Christmas is magical... Watch the trailer of Let It Snow

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  • Artemis Fowl

    DIRECTOR: Kenneth Branagh
    CAST: Judi Dench, Hong Chau, Josh Gad, Miranda Raison
    Disney's adaptation of the popular YA novel Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. It is directed by Kenneth Branath (Murder on the Orient Express). Artemis Fowl is a magical adventure about a 12 year old wealthy criminal masterminds who makes the mistake of kidnapping a fairy. Watch the trailer of Artemis Fowl

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  • All The Bright Places

    DIRECTOR: Miguel Arteta
    CAST: Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning will star in this Netflix YA Flick based on the book by Jennifer Niven. It tells the tale of Violet and Theodore, who meet and make a huge impact in each other lives. They share their emotional wounds from the past while enjoying the small moments in life. Watch the trailer of All The Bright Places

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  • The Darkest Minds

    DIRECTOR: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
    CAST: Gwendoline Christie Mandy Moore & Amandla Stenberg
    Based on Alexandra Bracken's acclaimed novel, 'The Darkest Minds' takes place in the not-so-distant future. 98 % of America's youths are gone. The 2 % that is left, is being placed in camps. Here, they get trained. A girl who is fed up with the system decides to flee the camp and s a gang revolutionary teenagers. Watch the trailer of The Darkest Minds

    RATING: 76/100

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  • Every Day

    DIRECTOR: Michael Sucsy
    CAST: Debby Ryan, Maria Bello, Owen Teague
    Based on David Levithan's fantasy romance novel, 'Every Day' evolves around Rhiannon, an introvert high school student who falls in love with 'A'. But this 'A' is a mysterious spirit who transforms into a different person every day. A compelling and highly original love story. Watch the trailer of Every Day

    RATING: 72/100

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  • After The Dark

    DIRECTOR: John Huddles
    CAST: James D'Arcy Sophie Lowe Daryl Sabara
    An unusual challenge is presented before a group of twenty senior students by their Philosophy teacher as he asks them to choose ten deserving candidates out of them... Watch the trailer of After The Dark

    RATING: 56/100

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  • When Animals Dream

    DIRECTOR: Jonas Alexander Arnby
    CAST: Sonia Suhl Lars Mikkelsen Sonja Richter
    A family of a sick mother, a father and a daughter live on an island; all of a sudden mysterious deaths start occurring and the daughter's body begins to change in a... Watch the trailer of When Animals Dream

    RATING: 58/100

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  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I

    DIRECTOR: Francis Lawrence
    CAST: Jennifer Lawrence Josh Hutcherson Liam Hemsworth
    Katniss Everdeen, under the guidance of President Coin and with her friends' and encouragement sets out to save Peeta and the entire nation that feels... Watch the trailer of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I

    RATING: 67/100

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  • The Giver

    DIRECTOR: Phillip Noyce
    CAST: Brenton Thwaites Jeff Bridges Meryl Streep
    From an alternate world that is completely devoid of suffering and sorrow, a young boy is chosen to learn the emotions of real world from an elderly and experienced man. Watch the trailer of The Giver

    RATING: 65/100

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  • The Fault in our Stars

    DIRECTOR: Josh Boone
    CAST: Shailene Woodley Ansel Elgort Nat Wolff
    A tale of joy and love amidst the world of suffering and pain; two young cancer patients are drawn towards each other, they have their own short adventures like visiting... Watch the trailer of The Fault in our Stars

    RATING: 78/100

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  • Everything, Everything

    DIRECTOR: Stella Meghie
    CAST: Amandla Stenberg Nick Robinson Anika Noni Rose
    An adaptation of the bestselling novel about a teenage girl who's allergic to basically everything. In fact, she can't even leave her house. When a charming boy comes living next door to her, her life changes drastically.. Watch the trailer of Everything, Everything

    RATING: 80/100

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  • How to Talk to Girls at Parties

    DIRECTOR: John Cameron Mitchell
    CAST: Elle Fanning Nicole Kidman Ruth Wilson
    Based on Neil Gaiman's beloved novel, 'How to Talk to Girls at Parties' is a truly unique, musical sci-fi movie, unlike any other so-called 'young adult' film you've seen so far. Weird, whimsical and wonderful for sure! Watch the trailer of How to Talk to Girls at Parties

    RATING: 85/100

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  • The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

    DIRECTOR: Francis Lawrence
    CAST: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler & Josh Andrés Rivera
    Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war... All Release dates
  • Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

    DIRECTOR: David Yates
    CAST: Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen & Eddie Redmayne
    The battle between wizards and muggles of the early 20th century continues in this spin-off prequel to the Harry Potter saga. Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) is the fantasy animal caretaker who will need some help if he’s to lead the fight against the conspiring wizard Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen). For some additional , he seeks a greater ally in the form of the master wizard Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law), relying on the magical halls of Hogwarts to aid in the fight for the wizarding world. As the third entry in the Fantastic Beasts saga, this fantasy adventure comes from returning director David Yates. Watch the trailer of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

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  • The Miseducation of Cameron Post

    DIRECTOR: Desiree Akhavan
    CAST: Chloë Grace Moretz, Steven Hauck, Quinn Shephard, Kerry Butler
    In 1993, teenager Cameron is sent to a gay conversion therapy center after getting caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night. Run by the strict and severe Dr. Lydia Marsh and... Watch the trailer of The Miseducation of Cameron Post

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