I watch movies for a living — here's the 5 best I’ve seen in 2025 and where to stream them now

Jordan Gonzalez, David Jonsson, Cooper Hoffman, and Charlie Plummer in "The Long Walk" (2025).

I can’t believe we’re already nearing the beginning of November. Blink, and we’ll be stepping into 2026. Even though the year has flown by, it’s been packed with great movies, making now the perfect time to look back at the standout entries that made 2025 unforgettable.

For me, hitting the theater with my dad whenever a new release drops has become a little tradition, popcorn in hand, bracing for either delight or disappointment. Naturally, seeing everything also means sitting through a few misses (let’s not talk about “Minecraft” or “The Strangers”).