2025 was a great year for cinema as we saw filmmakers deliver many outstanding films in theaters and on streaming. While established franchises like Marvel and DC delivered some outstanding new films this year, we were also treated to several original stories that captured the imagination and won over audiences.
As 2025 comes to a close, there is still time to watch these films that want to be considered the best films of the year.
sinner
2025 was a particularly great year for horror films, and sinner was the best among them. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, this film tells the story of two gangster brothers (Michael B. Jordan) and their friends in 1932 as they face off against a clan of vampires on the night they open a juke joint in their hometown.
sinner stole the show with its insightful story, incredible performances, beautiful visuals, stirring music and imaginative take on traditional vampire horror. At a time when established IPs seem to dominate the film landscape, sinner has shown that original stories can still resonate with audiences and be successful at the box office.
Electricity sinner on HBO Max.
Weapons
This epic horror film from Barbarian Director Zach Cregger follows the citizens of Maybrook as they suffer the disappearance of 17 children from the same classroom at 2:17 a.m Weapons is one of the more unusual films of 2025, as its sprawling narrative weaves together the stories of many people in Maybrook into a surprising, mind-blowing horror odyssey. It’s also not afraid to get extremely dark and hilarious, especially in the bloody, crazy finale.
Electricity Weapons on HBO Max.
The Life of Chuck
First, this Stephen King film shows the world coming to an end, just as posters and advertisements appear to celebrate the “retirement” of Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston). The Life of Chuck He then travels back in time to follow the mysterious Charles, first as an adult and then as a child (Benjamin Pajak), chronicling his experiences with loss, death and growing up.
Despite its frightening depiction of the apocalypse The Life of Chuck beautifully underlines the value of one’s own existence, even in the face of death. Many of us can also identify with Charles as he tries to pursue his passion while making a living as an accountant. It may not have been a huge hit in theaters, but The Life of Chuck is wonderful, and it deserves to be wonderful.
Electricity The Life of Chuck on Prime Video or on Apple TV.
Superman
Filmmaker James Gunn introduced the world to a whole new Superman with this DC Universe film. In this superhero blockbuster, we experience a week in the life of Superman (David Corenswet) as he fights to protect the people of Earth while confronting the dark truth about his Kryptonian heritage and a conspiracy orchestrated by the evil Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult).
Gunn presented the Man of Steel as a “punk rock” hero and showed why this friendly and hopeful figure is so popular throughout pop culture. Superman He also adapted his crazy comic book source material with pure pride and enthusiasm, resulting in a fantastic and fearless film. While Superman’s origin story has been told countless times, Gunn’s film was a breath of fresh air, even as comic book movies and TV shows keep popping up.
Electricity Superman on HBO Max.
Frankenstein
Since Frankenstein Although adapted for the big screen several times, it was unclear how Guillermo del Toro would make his version of Mary Shelley’s story stand out. Not only did he stay true to the source material, but he expanded it into a beautiful, heartbreaking story of parenthood and familial abuse.
As the arrogant Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) fails to properly raise his creation (Jacob Elordi), we witness father and son clash in an epic battle that takes them to the ends of the world. Del Toro is known for bringing a lot of humanity to monsters Frankenstein portrays its characters and their stories with such passion and beauty that it will long be considered the best adaptation of Shelley’s novel ever.
Electricity Frankenstein on Netflix.
28 years later
In 2025, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland made the long-awaited return to the zombie film genre with this film. 28 years later features British survivors of the zombie pandemic living as hunters in a wilderness full of the undead. But when young Spike (Alfie Williams) sees his mother (Jodie Comer) dying of an unknown illness, he embarks with her on an exciting and emotional journey to find a cure.
28 days later may have redefined the zombie genre. However, 28 years later has redefined the franchise itself with its incredible action, breathtaking visuals and a poignant story that will make you reconsider your view of life, death and everything in between.
Electricity 28 years later on Netflix.
One battle after another
Legendary director Paul Thomas Anderson co-released One battle after another. In this epic, action-packed comedy, Leonardo DiCaprio plays one of his most vulnerable roles as failed revolutionary Bob Ferguson, who is thrown back into battle when he sets out to protect his daughter (Chase Infiniti) while both are hunted by corrupt Colonel Lockjaw (Sean Penn).
This film doesn’t score points with its modern political satire, which might put off some viewers. However, behind the film’s powerful social commentary lies an exciting and heartfelt adventure of a father trying to reunite with his child as he discovers the harsh reality of his parentage.
Electricity One battle after another on Prime Video.
KPop Demon Hunter
This animated musical follows the three members of the K-pop group Huntrix as they fight to protect the world from demons using their magical music. When the group’s half-demon leader (Arden Cho) struggles to regain her voice, she is forced to confront her origins as she and her allies face a new demon boy band.
KPop Demon Hunter is the most surprising success story of 2025. Although it quietly landed on Netflix over the summer, it quickly became a pop culture phenomenon thanks to its incredible songs, vivid animation, emotional storytelling, and multiple laugh-out-loud moments. Even viewers who aren’t K-pop or anime fans are sure to enjoy this exciting, well-rounded blockbuster.
Electricity KPop Demon Hunter on Netflix.
