Let’s take a look back at the films woman and nonbinary directors released in 2025, from Academy Award winners to debut filmmakers. You don’t want Natalie Portman shading you at the Golden Globes.
It’s no fun fact that the number of female-directed films declined in 2025, according to a study by a UK campaign group called Reclaim the Frame. Because of that, I don’t think we can afford to miss out on the ones that were. Allow me to highlight the masterpieces, crowd-pleasers, hidden gems, and combinations therein!
