On the surface, movie years nowadays feel the same, with plenty of sequels and films based on existing properties. But ...

From genre-defining hits ('Sinners') and surprise breakouts ('Weapons') to hidden gems ('Dead Mail') and auteur-driven awards ...

By my Letterboxd count I saw 147 new movies in 2025 (couldn’t quite make it to 150, dammit) and I wholeheartedly recommend 30 ...