We definitely had some movie nights that didn’t go so well, but thankfully, my kids enjoyed quite a few films this year. From the huge Netflix hit of 2025 to a video game adaptation they’ve rewatched endlessly, and even a big sequel with animal villains, here are their top picks for 2025…
I first really noticed Daisy Ridley as Rey in the Star Wars sequels, but she’s been steadily making a name for herself in action films for a while now. I enjoyed seeing her in movies like Chaos Walking, Magpie, and Cleaner – they felt a bit more grounded and really showed off her action chops. While Star Wars had some pretty intense villains, her new movie, We Bury the Dead, seems like it’s going to throw some truly terrifying challenges her way – it looks like she’s facing some of the biggest on-screen threats of her career!
I remember when Gwyneth Paltrow was first starting out – long before she became so iconic as Pepper Potts in the Marvel movies (you can watch those on Disney+, by the way!). She worked with some amazing directors early in her career, including Alfonso Cuarón on Great Expectations, which came out in 1998. I was fascinated to read a recent Vanity Fair interview with her and Ethan Hawke where they talked about a scene that was originally much more explicit. Gwyneth actually described how she felt when they first suggested it…
Jamie Lee Curtis recently shared on The Drew Barrymore Show that she was once considered for the role of Regan MacNeil in the 1973 film The Exorcist. She explained that when she was about 12 years old, her mother, actress Janet Leigh, wouldn’t allow her to try out for the part.
However, when you consider the full picture – particularly when comparing it to Avatar: The Way of Water – that initial celebration seems less impressive.
The original NCIS series recently reached a remarkable milestone: its 500th episode. This puts it in exclusive company, as only four other TV shows – including long-running hits like Gunsmoke, The Simpsons, and Law & Order: SVU – have ever achieved this feat. Reaching 500 episodes is a major accomplishment for the series and a testament to its enduring popularity.
Starting January 1st, you can watch all eleven seasons of The X-Files for free on Pluto TV. It will be available on-demand and through a dedicated 24/7 channel within Pluto TV’s Sci-Fi section. This new channel joins others featuring classic sci-fi shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, and The Twilight Zone. The channel will start by showing all 218 episodes in order, followed by themed weekend binge-watching events.
Zack Snyder recently offered fans a first look at his new movie, The Last Photograph. He posted a picture on Instagram with the caption “Image from The Last Photograph,” and followed it up with a photo of one of the film’s stars while they were filming.
Good news for One-Punch Man fans is delayed! The second part of Season 3, originally planned for 2026, will now premiere in 2027, according to Bandai Namco Filmworks.
The movie Sinners was a big success this year, earning rave reviews and performing exceptionally well at the box office. Despite a $90 million production cost, it grossed $368 million worldwide, making it the year’s most profitable horror film—until The Conjuring: Last Rites came out in September and took the top spot.