Best Movies of the Year: 2025

Last updated: December 14, 2025

Searching for the greatest movie moments of 2025? Look no further: Editorial Director Betsy Bozdech, Head of Streaming Movies Beth Pratt, and Executive Editor Danny Brogan expertly curated this list that showcases the best movies released this year. From animated family tales like In Your Dreams and Elio, to the delightfully catchy tunes of KPop Demon Hunters, and engrossing documentaries for older kids, this list has something for everyone. When you're done, dive into the rest of our favorite 2025 media picks—all linked below.

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A Tooth Fairy Tale movie poster: A male fairy hovers in front of a full moon

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A Tooth Fairy Tale

age 6+

Some peril, potential scares in charming fantasy adventure.

May 2, 2025 2025 NR (90 minutes)

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David movie poster: David wields his slingshot, with other characters behind/around him

MOVIE

David

age 6+

Moving animated Biblical musical has battle violence, peril.

December 19, 2025 2025 PG (115 minutes)

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Dog Man Movie Poster: An animated dog wearing a police uniform stands on a green lawn

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Dog Man

age 6+

Amusing adaptation is true to book's silly humor, slapstick.

January 31, 2025 2025 PG (89 minutes)

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Elio Movie Poster: Elio and the other main characters appear against a purplish-blue background

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Elio

age 6+

Moments of peril in heartfelt adventure about lonely boy.

June 20, 2025 2025 PG (99 minutes)

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Grow movie poster: Priya-Rose Brookwell stands in front of a huge pumpkin, with Nick Frost and Golda Rosheuvel behind

MOVIE

Grow

age 6+

Big emotions, some potty humor in magical family film.

October 17, 2025 2025 PG (147 minutes)

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Lilo & Stitch Movie Poster: Stitch (a furry blue alien with black eyes) smiles, showing teeth

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Lilo & Stitch (2025)

age 6+

Heartfelt and silly, but worked better in animated form.

May 23, 2025 2025 PG (108 minutes)

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Paddington in Peru movie poster: Paddington, wearing a blue jacket and red hat, hangs off the side of a boat from an umbrella

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Paddington in Peru

age 6+

Light scares and mild threat in jungle-set threequel.

February 14, 2025 2025 PG (106 minutes)

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The Bad Guys 2 movie poster: A collage of the animated main characters against in an engaging and colorful action-packed layout.

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The Bad Guys 2

age 6+

Funny sequel mixes action, heart, and a bit of violence.

August 1, 2025 2025 PG (104 minutes)

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Arco movie poster: Arco flies with a rainbow suit on his body

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Arco

age 8+

Hopeful animated buddy adventure has peril, mild scares.

November 14, 2025 2025 PG (79 minutes)

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Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado movie poster: Dora and gang on the run.

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Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado

age 8+

Live-action adventure mixes peril, positive messages.

July 2, 2025 2025 NR (96 minutes)

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Freakier Friday movie poster: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, face to face against a split purple and green background

MOVIE

Freakier Friday

age 8+

Shenanigans ensue in four-way body-swapping sequel.

August 8, 2025 2025 PG (111 minutes)

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Guardians of the Galapagos

age 8+

Sea lion making-of docu inspires teamwork, conservation.

April 22, 2025 2025 NR (73 minutes)

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Hola Frida movie poster: Animated young Frida is shown alongside smaller images of her family, against a blue backdrop

MOVIE

Hola Frida

age 8+

Young artist faces illness in vibrant animated biopic.

August 8, 2025 2025 NR (82 minutes)

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In Your Dreams movie poster: Brother and sister in a gold-tinged dreamscape.

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In Your Dreams

age 8+

Kids face peril, learn positive lessons in animated tale.

November 14, 2025 2025 PG (90 minutes)

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Pangolin: Kulu's Journey movie poster: Pangolin eats from a man's hand.

MOVIE

Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey

age 8+

Peril, mild language in gorgeous, moving nature docu.

April 21, 2025 2025 PG (89 minutes)

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Pets film poster: Man and dog on kayak

MOVIE

Pets

age 8+

Endearing animal docu touches on tough topics.

April 11, 2025 2025 NR (79 minutes)

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The Colors Within movie poster: An animated Japanese trio with instruments: Rui, Kimi, and Totsuko

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The Colors Within

age 8+

Moving coming-of-age story about friendship and music.

January 24, 2025 2025 PG (100 minutes)

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Zootopia 2 movie poster: Nick, Judy, and a blue snake run, with many other animals gathered behind/around them

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Zootopia 2

age 8+

Charming sequel mixes humor, peril, positive messages.

November 26, 2025 2025 PG (107 minutes)

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How to Train Your Dragon movie poster: A boy rides on top of a black dragon, a sunset in the background

MOVIE

How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

age 9+

Intense dragon battles in soaring live-action remake.

June 13, 2025 2025 PG (125 minutes)

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Kpop Demon Hunters movie poster: The members of the band pose with weapons, a tour poster behind them

MOVIE

KPop Demon Hunters

age 10+

Creepy demons, violence in action-comedy animation.

June 20, 2025 2025 PG (95 minutes)

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