The next 12 months promises a host of provocative and revealing new documentary movies

As of early January, it is still too soon to know how the year will shape out for documentary film, with many projects still to be announced. But between headline-dominating stories practically begging for a long-form treatment and the evergreen pipeline of celebrity examinations, there’s already a full slate of nonfiction cinema for 2025. From examinations of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting to Elon Musk, the Titan submersible implosion to the grassroots fight against book bans in the US, here are 10 of the most anticipated documentaries this year.