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The 50 Top Films of 2025 You May Have Overlooked

The 50 Top Films of 2025 You May Have Overlooked

As the awards season and year-end lists often prioritize films released in the last few months, many remarkable titles can be overlooked. In our annual feature showcasing the 50 best films you may have missed — coming before our overall top 50 — we've made an effort to unearth the hidden gems that warranted more recognition. First look images from season 2 of Seth MacFarlane's Ted have been released.

First look images from season 2 of Seth MacFarlane's Ted have been released.

Peacock has revealed that the second season of Seth MacFarlane's live-action comedy prequel series Ted will debut on March 5th. Below, you can find a poster and a selection of promotional images. New trailer released for season 2 of The Night Manager featuring Tom Hiddleston.

New trailer released for season 2 of The Night Manager featuring Tom Hiddleston.

With under a month remaining until the long-awaited second season of The Night Manager makes its return, Prime Video has released a new trailer along with a poster for the highly praised espionage thriller. Tom Hiddleston… New trailer released for season 2 of Hijack featuring Idris Elba.

New trailer released for season 2 of Hijack featuring Idris Elba.

Apple TV+ has released a new trailer for the second season of the thriller series Hijack. In this season, Idris Elba’s character, Sam Nelson, becomes embroiled in yet another crisis as a Berlin train… In the trailer for the Netflix whodunnit His & Hers, Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal have their suspicions about one another.

In the trailer for the Netflix whodunnit His & Hers, Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal have their suspicions about one another.

Netflix has released the trailer for His & Hers, a gritty crime drama centered around reporter Anna Andrews (Tessa Thompson) and Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal), who seem to be investigating... In the initial teaser trailer for the upcoming DCU movie, Supergirl reveals the truth.

In the initial teaser trailer for the upcoming DCU movie, Supergirl reveals the truth.

Following the launch of the poster yesterday and the start of the trailer countdown, DC has unveiled the teaser trailer for the upcoming DCU film Supergirl, set to release next summer. Featuring the star of House of the… A quest for a sister who has gone missing, the downfall of a flamenco dancer, and an escape plan devised by a cockatiel were among the narratives presented during the New Filmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) annual InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema program. Held in September, the event featured impactful and thought-provoking independent films created by emerging filmmakers from various countries including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Venezuela, Canada, and the United States. It began with an opening reception where all-access pass holders were treated to complimentary refreshments from Pink’s Hot Dogs and signature cocktails crafted with handcrafted tequila and mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico, by The Lost Explorer. The day’s first film segment, InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema I, showcased coming-of-age narrative shorts centered on family dynamics, self-acceptance, and the transcending of time, space, and borders. To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, Miguel Santana, president and CEO of the California Community Foundation, delivered the opening remarks. The program proceeded with InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema II, a collection of narratives addressing themes such as injustice, inequality, systemic failures, and colonialism. The stories focused on the struggles for justice, building resilience, challenging limiting beliefs, and aspiring for a better future. The evening wrapped up with InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema III, which emphasized the significance of human connections through tales of loss, love, and letting go. NFMLA presents films created by filmmakers of all backgrounds year-round, featuring both general and InFocus categories. All filmmakers are invited and encouraged to submit their works for consideration at upcoming NFMLA Festivals, irrespective of the InFocus programming schedule, which aims to highlight representation by centering on diverse filmmaker communities as part of the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival. This initiative is partly supported by grants from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Below is additional information about the NFMLA filmmakers and their works, provided by NFMLA. “Punta Salinas,” directed by Maria del Mar Rosario About Maria: María del Mar Rosario, born and residing in Puerto Rico, creates stories that provoke reflection on Caribbean notions through a decolonial perspective, while stylistically focusing on the body. Her work has been featured at Tribeca, SFFILM, HotDocs, IDFA, Metrograph NYC, and the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. She holds a BA in Creative Nonfiction and Film Studies from Columbia University and completed postgraduate studies at the School of Film and Television in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba (EICTV). She received the LALIFF/NETFLIX Inclusion Fellowship to direct the narrative short, Punta Salinas, and was awarded the Firelight Media Fellowship 2024 for her documentary short, Escambrón, Playa, currently streaming on PBS. About “Punta Salinas”: After having sex for the first time, 16-year-old Alba seeks strength she has never tapped into before. Watch the NFMLA interview with Maria del Mar Rosario, director of “Punta Salinas”: “The Vote,” directed by Sylvia Ray About Sylvia: Sylvia Ray is a Chicana/Korean-American director based in Los Angeles and a 2025 Film Independent Project Involve Fellow. She is also a 2024 Latino Film Institute Inclusion Fellow, recognized for her short film The Vote, which won Best U.S. Short at the Post Alley Film Festival. Her feature script The Middle was a quarterfinalist at HollyShorts and the Atlanta Film Festival and was selected for the 2024 FICMonterrey Pro-Meetings Program. The short received a nomination for Best LatinX Film at HollyShorts and won Best in Festival at the 2025 Sundial Film Festival. Sylvia's work delves into themes of grief, identity, and resilience within BIPOC communities. About “The Vote”: Siblings Jessica and Robbie grapple with the painful decision of whether to keep their mother on life support or let her go, resulting in a tense family vote. Watch the NFMLA interview with Sylvia Ray, director of “The Vote”: “Ialu,” directed by Sebastian Nazario-Colon About Sebastian: Sebastian Nazario-Colon is a film director and Cannes-nominated editor based in New York. He served as an editor on “Fillos Do Vento: A RAPA” in 2025, an immersive short documentary officially nominated for the Cannes Film Festival’s Immersive Experience Competition. In 2023, he directed the award-winning short documentary, The Boricua’s Dilemma, which addresses Puerto Rico’s political status debate and achieved over 14K views on YouTube during its one-week limited release. The film was showcased at festivals such as the San Diego Latino Film Festival, NY

A quest for a sister who has gone missing, the downfall of a flamenco dancer, and an escape plan devised by a cockatiel were among the narratives presented during the New Filmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) annual InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema program. Held in September, the event featured impactful and thought-provoking independent films created by emerging filmmakers from various countries including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Venezuela, Canada, and the United States. It began with an opening reception where all-access pass holders were treated to complimentary refreshments from Pink’s Hot Dogs and signature cocktails crafted with handcrafted tequila and mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico, by The Lost Explorer. The day’s first film segment, InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema I, showcased coming-of-age narrative shorts centered on family dynamics, self-acceptance, and the transcending of time, space, and borders. To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, Miguel Santana, president and CEO of the California Community Foundation, delivered the opening remarks. The program proceeded with InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema II, a collection of narratives addressing themes such as injustice, inequality, systemic failures, and colonialism. The stories focused on the struggles for justice, building resilience, challenging limiting beliefs, and aspiring for a better future. The evening wrapped up with InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema III, which emphasized the significance of human connections through tales of loss, love, and letting go. NFMLA presents films created by filmmakers of all backgrounds year-round, featuring both general and InFocus categories. All filmmakers are invited and encouraged to submit their works for consideration at upcoming NFMLA Festivals, irrespective of the InFocus programming schedule, which aims to highlight representation by centering on diverse filmmaker communities as part of the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival. This initiative is partly supported by grants from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Below is additional information about the NFMLA filmmakers and their works, provided by NFMLA. “Punta Salinas,” directed by Maria del Mar Rosario About Maria: María del Mar Rosario, born and residing in Puerto Rico, creates stories that provoke reflection on Caribbean notions through a decolonial perspective, while stylistically focusing on the body. Her work has been featured at Tribeca, SFFILM, HotDocs, IDFA, Metrograph NYC, and the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. She holds a BA in Creative Nonfiction and Film Studies from Columbia University and completed postgraduate studies at the School of Film and Television in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba (EICTV). She received the LALIFF/NETFLIX Inclusion Fellowship to direct the narrative short, Punta Salinas, and was awarded the Firelight Media Fellowship 2024 for her documentary short, Escambrón, Playa, currently streaming on PBS. About “Punta Salinas”: After having sex for the first time, 16-year-old Alba seeks strength she has never tapped into before. Watch the NFMLA interview with Maria del Mar Rosario, director of “Punta Salinas”: “The Vote,” directed by Sylvia Ray About Sylvia: Sylvia Ray is a Chicana/Korean-American director based in Los Angeles and a 2025 Film Independent Project Involve Fellow. She is also a 2024 Latino Film Institute Inclusion Fellow, recognized for her short film The Vote, which won Best U.S. Short at the Post Alley Film Festival. Her feature script The Middle was a quarterfinalist at HollyShorts and the Atlanta Film Festival and was selected for the 2024 FICMonterrey Pro-Meetings Program. The short received a nomination for Best LatinX Film at HollyShorts and won Best in Festival at the 2025 Sundial Film Festival. Sylvia's work delves into themes of grief, identity, and resilience within BIPOC communities. About “The Vote”: Siblings Jessica and Robbie grapple with the painful decision of whether to keep their mother on life support or let her go, resulting in a tense family vote. Watch the NFMLA interview with Sylvia Ray, director of “The Vote”: “Ialu,” directed by Sebastian Nazario-Colon About Sebastian: Sebastian Nazario-Colon is a film director and Cannes-nominated editor based in New York. He served as an editor on “Fillos Do Vento: A RAPA” in 2025, an immersive short documentary officially nominated for the Cannes Film Festival’s Immersive Experience Competition. In 2023, he directed the award-winning short documentary, The Boricua’s Dilemma, which addresses Puerto Rico’s political status debate and achieved over 14K views on YouTube during its one-week limited release. The film was showcased at festivals such as the San Diego Latino Film Festival, NY

These bold comedy films from the 2000s aimed to surpass one another in their level of absurdity. It was an era unlike any other. A Sister Who's Gone, a Dancer Facing Challenges, and a Cockatiel Searching for Liberation Spotlight NFMLA's InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema Program - MovieMaker Magazine

A Sister Who's Gone, a Dancer Facing Challenges, and a Cockatiel Searching for Liberation Spotlight NFMLA's InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema Program - MovieMaker Magazine

A quest for a lost sister, the fall of a flamenco dancer, and a cockatiel's strategy for escape were some of the narratives presented at New Filmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA). Film Review – Goodbye June (2025)

Film Review – Goodbye June (2025)

Goodbye June, 2025. Directed by Kate Winslet. Featuring performances by Kate Winslet, Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, Helen Mirren, Stephen Merchant, Fisayo Akinade, Jeremy Swift, and R... The Top Performances of 2025

The Top Performances of 2025

Our year-end review continues as we highlight the top film performances of 2025. Instead of separating categories into lead or supporting roles or by gender, we have featured our 30 favorites overall. (Actually, it's a few more when you include some groupings we felt were essential.) Check out our countdown below and begin watching those you haven’t seen yet. The classic NES game Jaws is set to be released on PS5 and Nintendo Switch.

The classic NES game Jaws is set to be released on PS5 and Nintendo Switch.

Limited Run Games has declared that it is not safe to return to the water as they get ready for a physical release of the 1987 Nintendo Entertainment System title, Jaws. Pre-orders will start on December 19th... The War Doctor faces challenges in the latest Doctor Who story, The War Doctor Rises: Cybergene.

The War Doctor faces challenges in the latest Doctor Who story, The War Doctor Rises: Cybergene.

In a fresh full-cast audio drama released by Big Finish today, the War Doctor faces off against every Cyberman in an intense showdown in The War Doctor Rises: Cybergene. As the Time War continues... Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to reprise their roles in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to reprise their roles in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

Although you would prefer it to be a surprise when watching the movie for the first time, it has been confirmed that original Hunger Games actors Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will make a comeback in the f…

In anticipation of its debut on Screambox next week, a red band trailer for the indie holiday slasher New Fears Eve has surfaced online. Directed by Eric Huskisson and P.J. Starks, the film focuses on friends L...

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