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Top Box Office Hits of 2025Animated sequels and live-action adaptations of beloved properties dominated the global box office.
Ne Zha 2: The year’s biggest global phenomenon, grossing over $2.15 billion.
Zootopia 2: A massive success for Disney, earning $1.42 billion worldwide.
Lilo & Stitch: The live-action remake crossed the $1 billionmark globally.
A Minecraft Movie: Despite mixed critical reviews, it was a juggernaut with $958 millionin worldwide earnings.
Jurassic World: Rebirth: The franchise revival earned $869 million. Critical Favorites & Awards FrontrunnersCritics’ year-end lists and early awards have centered on several standout titles.
- One Battle After Another: Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this revolutionary chase thriller is a leading Best Picture contender, having won top honors from the NBR and NYFCC.
- Sinners: Ryan Coogler’s Jim Crow-era vampire thriller starring Michael B. Jordan is currently tied for the most critical wins of the year.
- Black Bag: Steven Soderbergh’s sleek espionage thriller featuring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender holds a 96% critical rating.
- Marty Supreme: A24’s table-tennis biopic starring Timothée Chalamet received widespread acclaim for its "hectic and violent" energy.
- Frankenstein: Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited adaptation was a major critical success for Netflix.
Top Genre Standouts
- Horror: 28 Years Later (Danny Boyle) and Weapons (Zach Cregger) were highlighted as the year's best in the genre.
- Action/Sci-Fi: Superman (James Gunn) successfully rebooted the DC universe, while F1 was praised for its kinetic race sequences.
- Animation: Beyond the blockbusters, KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix was a breakout critical hit.
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