9 Shows and Films to Watch If You Can’t Get Enough of Mason Thames

it's official—Mason Thames is the it actor of 2025.

The 18-year-old star has pulled off an impressive feat, with three different films topping the U.S. box office this year. He's the first actor to have done so since Jim Carrey did the same in 1994, and clearly, Mason is just getting started. He may be young, but his acting is obviously making an impression, and if you're curious about where to catch his work, we have a breakdown for you below.

For All Mankind (2019)

Mason appeared in just three episodes of Apple TV+'s ongoing series For All Mankind back in 2019, but this early role was a memorable one. At the age of 11 portrayed a young Danny Stevens (played as an adult by Casey W. Johnson), the son of famous astronauts who goes on to face a number of tragic events.

(For All Mankind via Apple TV+)

 

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The Black Phone (2021) and Black Phone 2 (2025)

When The Black Phone released in 2021, the horror thriller quickly captivated audiences with its tense and wonderfully acted story, with a supernatural twist. Mason stars as Finney, a 13-year-old boy who's abducted by a terrifying killer known as the Grabber, and is aided by the voices of the Grabber's former victims through a disconnected phone. The 2025 sequel continues the tale. Spoiler alert: Finney survived the first round, and now, he's receiving calls from the dead Grabber, who plots revenge, targeting Finney's little sister, Gwen.

(Black Phone 2 via Universal Pictures)

 

Walker (2021–2022)

Between 2021 and 2022, Mason Thames appeared in three episodes of The CW's Walker as the younger version of Jared Padalecki's Cordell Walker. He may have only appeared a handful of times in flashbacks, but he perfectly embodied the character with Texas swagger, charm and a touch of romance.

(Walker via The CW)

 

Incoming (2024)

If you're eager to see Mason's comedy chops, look no further than the 2024 teen comedy Incoming. Mason stars as Benj and his three closest friends, who are all entering high school as freshman and ready to reinvent themselves to be more popular and well-liked. They see one big party as a chance to make their mark as high schoolers, resulting in the most chaotic night of their young lives.

(Incoming via Netflix)

 

Monster Summer (2024)

Mason Thames excels when he's thrust into the middle of a haunting mystery story, and that's precisely what we get with his 2024 film Monster Summer. Mason plays Noah, a teenager in the '90s who heads to Martha's Vineyard to help his mom with her B&B and enjoy a relaxing summer with his friends. When kids start disappearing at the same time a mysterious and somewhat creepy woman arrives in town, Noah tries to piece together the truth, and discovers an even bigger conspiracy in the process.

(Monster Summer via Pastime Pictures)

 

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How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

It was a tall order casting the right actor to play Hiccup in this year's live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon, but Mason was exactly the right choice, nailing the character with a sense of wonder, humor and depth. By now, this is a tale we all know and love about overcoming fear, defying expectations and forging your own path with the friends you make along the way. In a world full of unnecessary live-action remakes, this one stands out and feels fully earned.

(How to Train Your Dragon via Universal Pictures)

 

New Year's Rev (2025)

Ever wanted to see Mason in a band? New Year's Rev sees Mason as the frontman of the Analog Dogs, a punk trio from Kansas City who are invited to the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to open for Green Day on New Year's Eve in L.A. Chaos ensues as the boys embark on a road trip to California, cheating and scamming themselves halfway across the country and getting into trouble at every turn.

(New Year's Rev via CAA)

 

Regretting You (2025)

Regretting You is based on a book by Colleen Hoover, so you know it's going to be wild. The story starts with couple Morgan and Chris, plus Morgan's sister, Jenny, and her boyfriend Jonah. They're all best friends, but Jonah is secretly in love with Morgan. Years later, both couples are married and Morgan and Chris's daughter, Clara, is now 16. When Chris and Jenny both die in a car accident, it's revealed they were having an affair, leaving their families to mourn both their losses and the betrayal, and take another look at what exists between them. In the film, Mason plays Miller, Clara's crush, who she grows to distrust in her grief as her family's relationship turmoil comes to light.

(Regretting You via Paramount Pictures)

 

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