The year in movies and TV was anything but quiet in 2025. After a stretch of delays and long waits, the industry roared back to life. Beloved shows returned from extended hiatuses, blockbuster movies drew droves, and theaters and streaming services alike were suddenly crowded again.
I didn’t keep a meticulous tally of how many movies or shows I watched, but the list is long. I spent a truly alarming number of hours binging prestige TV, consuming popcorn entertainment and stumbling upon the occasional surprise gem that came out of nowhere. Keeping up wasn’t always easy, but it was fun.
