25 lesbian films coming in 2025 we can't wait to see

There are so many incredible LGBTQ+ movies coming our way in 2025. It's hard to keep track of them all, let alone know where to start! Just kidding; if you've clicked on this article, you already know exactly where you want to jump in — with the sapphic flicks.

Fortunately, we've got you covered. Here are some of our most anticipated films featuring queer female characters and sapphic romances in 2025. Don't forget to check back for more!

The Wedding Banquet

The Wedding Banquet is the kind of remake we can get behind, flipping a queer classic into, well, hopefully another queer classic. The story follows Min (Han Gi-chan), a gay Taiwanese-American man, who agrees to a green-card marriage with his friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) to help her access IVF treatments. Naturally, complications arise when their families insist on a traditional wedding banquet.

Where to watch: Available to rent on digital

The Old Guard 2

After years of waiting, The Old Guard 2 is finally on the horizon—and hopes are high for the queer immortal angst we’ve been craving. All our faves are back, starting with Charlize Theron as Andy and fan faves Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli as Joe and Nicky. But of particular interest to sapphic fans, Veronica Ngo is returning as Quynh, hopefully offering us the opportunity to learn more about the unfinished business between her and Andy.

Where to watch: Netflix

Sally

Sally dives into the life of Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space—and the first lesbian, at that. Much of the documentary explores Ride's 27-year relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy, and the life they had to keep behind closed doors.

Where to watch: Hulu

Lesbian Space Princess

Technically, this one premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival back in 2024, but with its official international rollout happening in 2025, it definitely earns a spot on this year’s radar. Lesbian Space Princess is an Australian animated sci-fi comedy about Princess Saira (voiced by Shabana Azeez), who sets off on a chaotic space rescue mission after her ex-girlfriend Kiki (Bernie Van Tiel) gets kidnapped by the Straight White Maliens.

Where to watch: Rent on Prime Video

Another Simple Favor

Another Simple Favor sees Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) and Emily (Blake Lively) reunite on the island of Capri for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a mysterious Italian billionaire. But, of course, nothing stays picture-perfect for long—murder, secrets, and betrayal are undoubtedly on the menu when these two are involved. Although we doubt it will take the "be gay, do crime (together)" route of our dreams, Emily has canonically had past relationships with women, so we'll keep our fingers crossed for some kind of goodies going down in this highly anticipated sequel.

Where to watch: Prime Video

On Swift Horses

Set in 1950s America, this romantic drama centers on Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her husband Lee (Will Poulter) as they start new lives in California after Lee's return from the Korean War. Those lives are disrupted by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, Julius (Jacob Elordi), a gambler with a secret past. Both Muriel and Julius embark on their own individual journeys of queer discovery in what's being called a reimagining of the American Dream.

Where to watch: Netflix

Hot Milk

Sex Education's Emma Mackey is set to star in this dreamy sun-drenched lesbian drama based on Deborah Levy’s acclaimed 2016 novel. In it she plays Sofia who travels with her ailing mother (Fiona Shaw) to Spain in search of a cure to her mysterious illness. While there she meets Ingrid (Vicky Krieps). an older woman who sets about seducing her. Oh, yeah we are all in on this one.

Where to watch: Rent or buy on Prime Video

Queens of Drama

A lesbian love story that unfolds over a half-century set in the world of pop music? Um, yes, of course, we can't wait to get our eyes on this lesbian pop musical from director Alexis Langlois. The film follows the story of Mimi Madamour and Billie Kohler, their rise to superstardom, and their chaotic queer love story.

Where to watch: Available to rent on digital

I Really Love My Husband

When a newlywed(ish) couple, Teresa (Madison Lanesey) and Drew (Travis Quentin Young), head out on their honeymoon in Panamá, their relationship is put to the test — particularly when Teresa finds herself drawn to Paz, the expat who manages their vacation rental. In a bid to spice things up, she begins pursuing Paz. It sounds messy and like just the kind of sapphic chaos we live for.

Where to watch: Rent on Prime Video

Egghead & Twinkie

We deserve nice things and Egghead & Twinkie looks like just the kind of delightful queer romp we've been craving. The film follows Twinkie (Sabrina Jieafa), who fresh off coming out to her parents decides to hit the road with her bestie, Egghead (Louis Tomeo), and go meet up with her online crush.

Where to watch: Roku

The Housekeeper

Speaking of celebs we can't wait to see heat up the big screen as sapphic lovers, Uma Thurman and Phoebe Dynevor star in The Housekeeper. The film follows Danni (Thurman), a housekeeper at a manor home owned by the wealthy widow, Lady DeWithers. Danni finds herself caught up in a romance with novelist Daphne Du Maurier (Dynevor) when the authoress comes to the house as a guest.

Where to watch: The Housekeeper will release in theaters late this year.

Honey Don't!

Honey Don't! sees Margaret Qualley starring as the titular Honey O'Donahue, a private investigator on a case involving a string of mysterious murders and a kinky cult. Aubrey Plaza also stars as a police officer and love interest, as the two team up to investigate a church led by Chris Evan's charismatic preacher. The film which comes from the creative duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke marks the second in their planned lesbian B-movie trilogy, after Drive Away Dolls. We're hooked!

Where to watch: Honey Don't is available to rent and buy on digital.

Chronology of Water

Imogen Poots stars in this film is based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, which chronicles her troubled life first as a young woman breaking from an abusive household after earning a college swimming scholarship in Texas, to her discovering her bisexual identity and struggles with substance abuse. The film made waves at Cannes, earning a 6.5-minute standing ovation. Of course, we are going to be seated for Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut!

Where to watch: The Chronology of Water is scheduled for a limited release December 5.

Love Me Tender

This French drama, based on Constance Debré’s autobiographical novel, follows the heart-wrenching story of Clémence (Vicky Krieps), who, after coming out as a lesbian, finds herself embroiled in a custody battle with her former husband over their son Paul. We're going to need to break out all the tissues for this one.

Where to watch: Love Me Tender premiered at Cannes and the US release date has yet to be announced.

The Venus Effect

This Danish drama follows twenty-something Liv, whose life is upended when free-spirited Andrea saunters into her life replete with a vagina shirt. The two fall into a passionate romance, but have to balance their desire with family pressure. We are sensing a lot of yearning, tears, and gauzy love scenes coming on. Just like we like it!

Where to watch: Available to rent on digital

The Queen of My Dreams

"There are too many lesbian stories" is a sentence we will never say. That’s because there are always new angles and lenses through which to explore sapphic romance and identity. In The Queen of My Dreams, Maya (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) is a young queer Pakistani woman struggling to reconcile her queer identity with coming out to her conservative family.

Where to watch: Queen of My Dreams is available to rent and buy on VOD.

Come See Me in the Good Light

We are not ready for — but also highly anticipating — this documentary chronicling the life and love of poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as they face the former’s terminal cancer diagnosis. Gibson passed away this year, and this story is just one of the indelible marks she has left on the hearts, minds, and culture of the queer community.

Where to watch: Apple TV+

Influencers

Influencer was one of those films that seemed to come out of nowhere and was far better than it had any business being. It followed an influencer named Madison (Emily Tennant), whose life was infiltrated and taken over by a seemingly sweet woman named CW (Lisa Delamar). The film ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, but thankfully, a new chapter is on the way.

When we pick up with CW, she has relocated to France and is blissfully in love with her girlfriend, Diane. That is, until a new influencer disrupts their weekend getaway, reigniting CW’s dark side. We love a good lesbian villain!

Where to watch: Influencers will begin streaming on Shudder December 15, 2025

Hedda

Speaking of lesbian villains, we could not be more preemptively obsessed with out star Tessa Thompson taking on the role of Hedda Gabler in this sapphically reimagined take on Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 play, Hedda Gabler, with none other than director Nia DaCosta at the helm.

In the film, Hedda is a socialite trapped in a loveless but advantageous marriage, all of which is upended when her former lover, Eileen Lovborg (played by Nina Hoss), arrives at her party. Their reunion rekindles feelings of both longing and resentment—and takes a turn for the vicious. Apply it directly to our eyeballs immediately!

Where to watch: Prime Video

100 Nights of Hero

Based on the feminist and sapphic graphic novel by Isabel Greenberg, 100 Nights of Hero is a kind of reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights. The story centers on Cherry and her maid-turned-lover, Hero. Together, they must devise a plan to outwit Cherry's husband and his hunky friend, Manfred, who believes he can seduce Cherry within 100 nights. To protect Cherry and their love, Hero sets out to distract him with stories for 100 nights.

While the trailer suggests there may be some changes to the original formula, with Maika Monroe, Emma Corrin, and Nicholas Galitzine taking on the three lead roles, we are still brimming with sapphic anticipation.

Where to watch: 100 Nights of Hero will have a limited theatrical release beginning December 5.

Christy

We love a good sapphic sports biopic, and naturally, we are pumped for Christy, which stars Sydney Sweeney as sapphic pugilist Christy Martin. The film follows her life from her small-town roots in West Virginia, where she first learned she had a gift for throwing hands, through her rise in the boxing world. It also explores her struggles to confront her inner demons and identity. Also, did we mention it stars our forever crush, Katy O'Brien? Yeah, we’re ready to be ringside for this one!

Where to watch: Christy arrives in theaters on November 7 and streaming on Dec 9.

After the Hunt

The latest from Luca Guadagnino sees Julia Roberts starring as a professor caught in the middle of a professional and personal crisis when her star pupil, played by Ayo Edebiri, levels accusations at one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), which begins unraveling secrets from her past. Everything about this screams must-see.

Where to watch: After the Hunt arrives on Prime Video on November 20.

Queens of the Dead

Queer joy alert! This film comes from filmmaker Tina Romero (yes, daughter of that Romero), helming a zombie movie of her own. In it, a cast of queer folks, club kids, and drag queens—led by club owner Dre (Katy O'Brien)—find themselves facing down a horde of the undead when zombies come to Bushwick. The cast is stacked with faves, including Jack Haven, Cheyenne Jackson, and Margaret Cho.

Where to watch: Queens of the Dead is available to rent on Prime Video

Stone Cold Fox

Be gay, do crime? Yes please! Kiernan Shipka and Krysten Ritter star in this neo-noir throwback crime thriller. Shipka plays Fox, who leaves her drug-dealing queenpin girlfriend Goldie (Ritter), taking her stash of cash in the process. When, in retaliation, Goldie kidnaps Fox's sister, Fox sets out on a mission of revenge. Sounds like just the kind of lesbian chaos we love.

Where to watch: Stone Cold Fox is available to rent on Prime Video.

Come Closer

Well this looks messy and chaotic. We're in. Grieving the loss of her brother, Eden learns that he had a secret girlfriend. She seeks out the mysterious Maya and is drawn into her world.

Where to watch: Come Closer has a limited theatrical release beginning December 5.