5 Best Fantasy Movies on HBO to Watch Right Now (December 2025)

Fantasy movies are incredibly varied and fun, ranging from stories set in today’s cities with magical elements to epic adventures. You’ll find everything from classic sword and sorcery tales to superhero movies and stories about witchcraft, making the genre appealing to viewers of all ages. HBO Max has a fantastic selection of these films, with some of the most well-known and beloved franchises available.

The Top 10 Films of 2025

It’s that time of year again – December – when movie critics like me playfully debate and choose our ten favorite films of the past year. You’ll notice some overlap with other critics’ lists, but I found many of the most hyped movies disappointing. So, my picks might be a little different, and that’s what makes it interesting! Let’s skip the introductions and get straight to my list. I always like to start by mentioning films that almost made the top ten, starting with numbers eleven through twenty…

Top 10 Comedy Movies Of 2025: The Funniest Films Of The Year

The movie Marty Supreme has received a lot of praise and is categorized as a sports comedy/drama, but it leans more towards drama and wasn’t included in our search for the best comedies. To find truly funny films for 2025, we focused on independent movies and comedies made by talented directors.

1 Major Stephen King Curse Continues With News From The Duffer Brothers

Stephen King has written over 65 books, and he’s still writing more! He plans to finish the Talisman trilogy, even though his co-author Peter Straub has died, and is working on another book featuring the character Holly Gibney. Plus, many of his stories are currently being adapted for film and television.

Fans Want Jordan Peele to Direct MCU’s ‘Blade’

Jordan Peele has directed some of the most memorable horror films of recent years, like Get Out and Us. Many fans are hoping he’ll take on a superhero project, specifically directing the live-action introduction of the Daywalker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, even though he’s turned down the opportunity before. It’s a challenge that many other directors have struggled with, and fans would be thrilled to see Peele succeed.

Jason Momoa’s Forgotten Thriller Series (With an 80% RT Score) Fights Its Way up the Netflix Charts

Created by Aaron Guzikowski (known for Prisoners and Raised by Wolves) and produced by Sarah Condon (Looking), The Red Road is a thriller series that’s recently gained the attention it deserves. The show stars Martin Henderson, Julianne Nicholson, Allie Gonino, Tom Sizemore, and Jason Momoa, and centers around a small-town sheriff who must form a difficult partnership with a former convict after a tragedy involving his wife.

35 Years Ago, Julia Louis-Dreyfus Delivered the Most Underrated ‘Seinfeld’ Quote of All Time

Some of the lines from Seinfeld are just too good to forget, and they’ve become iconic for a reason. Everyone knows classic quotes like George Costanza’s, “The sea was angry that day, my friends,” and Kramer’s, “The bus was outta control!” These lines perfectly capture the wacky situations and constant mishaps the characters find themselves in. But one often-overlooked moment – a quote delivered by Elaine in Season 1, Episode 4, “Male Unbonding” – is just as hilarious and deserves to be remembered alongside the show’s most famous lines.