2025 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films, TV Shows, and Books

Last updated: January 21, 2025

The NAACP Image Awards stand as one of the most important and long-standing celebrations of excellence for communities of color in the United States. For 58 years and counting, this iconic event has recognized outstanding achievements in film, television, music, and literature, spotlighting the most celebrated contributions of people of color in the entertainment industry. This year's lineup of exceptional nominees offers an array of titles catering to a wide range of interests. Whether you're looking for your next great read, a binge-worthy show for the whole family, or a captivating movie, our detailed reviews will help you make the right choice. Tune in to the award show on Saturday, February 22, on BET or CBS. And if you're interested in last year's nominees, check them out here.

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Disney Jr.'s Ariel TV Show Poster: Ariel, a Black kid mermaid, swims underwater with Flounder and Sebastian

TV

Disney Jr.'s Ariel

age 2+

Fresh take on beloved mermaid will delight littlest viewers.

Disney Junior , Disney+ Educational (2024)

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Inside Out 2: Movie Poster: The emotion characters all squish together, their faces up against the "glass" of the poster

MOVIE

Inside Out 2

age 6+

Growing up is emotional in thoughtful sequel; some peril.

June 14, 2024 2024 PG (100 minutes)

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Kung Fu Panda 4 Movie Poster: Po is at the center, in an action pose; the other characters are pictured, smaller, around him

MOVIE

Kung Fu Panda 4

age 6+

Peril, some potty humor in Dragon Warrior buddy comedy.

March 8, 2024 2024 PG (94 minutes)

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Moana 2 Movie Poster: Moana and Maui stand on a boat, looking ready for adventure

MOVIE

Moana 2

age 6+

Teamwork, courage overcome danger in engaging sequel.

November 27, 2024 2024 PG (100 minutes)

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Rugrats Poster Image

TV

Rugrats

age 6+

Charming reboot faithful to '90s cartoon classic.

Paramount+ Kids' Animation (2021)

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Descendants: The Rise of Red movie poster: Red and Chloe above other fairytale characters.

MOVIE

Descendants: The Rise of Red

age 8+

Positive messages, peril in overstuffed franchise reboot.

July 12, 2024 2024 NR (91 minutes)

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Iwájú TV poster: Tola and Kole, two Nigerian kids, stand with the lizard Otin

TV

Iwájú

age 8+

Africanfuturist adventure has some scares and violence.

Disney+ Kids' Animation (2024)

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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur TV poster: a Black teenage girl superhero stands triumphantly on top of a giant red dinosaur

TV

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

age 8+

Charming superhero show shines; mild fantasy violence.

Disney+ , Disney Channel Kids' Animation (2023)

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Mufasa: The Lion King Movie Poster: Mufasa stands at the center of the poster, with other characters around him

MOVIE

Mufasa: The Lion King

age 8+

Origin story is well-acted but predictable; peril, violence.

December 20, 2024 2024 PG (120 minutes)

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Orion and the Dark movie poster: Animated nighttime characters.

MOVIE

Orion and the Dark

age 8+

Child faces fears in book-based fantasy; peril, scares.

February 2, 2024 2024 NR (92 minutes)

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TV

Password

age 8+

Lively reboot has mild innuendo, brand references.

NBC Game Shows (2022)

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The Wild Robot: Movie Poster. Robot Roz peers through vegetation

MOVIE

The Wild Robot

age 8+

Beautiful, heartwarming adaptation with moments of peril.

September 27, 2024 2024 PG (101 minutes)

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Barracoon book cover: Black boy in green shirt gazes at sailing ship, with man's face in the background

BOOK

Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers

age 9+

Poignant story of the last Africans enslaved in the U.S.

Zora Neale Hurston , Ibram X. Kendi Biography (2024)

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Piece by Piece Movie Poster: A Lego man with lots of rainbow Lego pieces around him

MOVIE

Piece by Piece

age 9+

Creative Lego bio-doc has positive themes, implied drug use.

October 11, 2024 2024 PG (93 minutes)

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Abbott Elementary TV show poster: Teachers and staff smile from inside a bus

TV

Abbott Elementary

age 10+

Empathetic mockumentary about teaching has comedic chops.

ABC Comedy (2021)

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Dancing with the Stars Poster Image

TV

Dancing with the Stars

age 10+

High-kicking series has cross-generational appeal.

ABC Reality TV (2005)

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The Acolyte TV show poster: a mysterious cloaked figure stands on a peninsula

TV

The Acolyte

age 10+

Star Wars murder mystery has violence, some language.

Disney+ Action (2024)

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The Masked Singer Poster Image

TV

The Masked Singer

age 10+

Unusual singing contest is surprisingly fun.

Fox Game Shows (2019)

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We Grown Now Movie Poster: Blake Cameron James jumps high enough to look like he's flying as others watch

MOVIE

We Grown Now

age 10+

Sensitive friendship drama mixes joy, serious themes.

April 19, 2024 2024 PG (93 minutes)

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Wicked Movie Poster: Galinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) reach out toward each other

MOVIE

Wicked

age 10+

Dazzling musical adaptation defies gravity of scary scenes.

November 22, 2024 2024 PG (160 minutes)

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