As a self-proclaimed cinephile who watches at least two or three movies per week, I take great pride in my recommendations. This year, I have made it my mission to make a dent in my ever-growing watchlist, and it’s gone pretty well, but it can be hard not to resist the dozens of new releases, particularly as we gear up for Oscar season. So, here is a deep dive into my top nine films of 2025. There’s a newly released rom-com in there, a biopic that focuses on MMA and a British war epic.