2025 New York Film Critics Award Winners Announced
The New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) has announced the winners of the 2025 awards, highlighting significant achievements in the film industry. Warner Bros’ film, *One Battle After Another*, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, received the prestigious Best Film award. This marks the second win for the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring movie, which also secured accolades at the recent Gotham Awards.
Key Winners at the NYFCC Awards
Warner Bros stood out at the NYFCC ceremony, securing a total of four awards:
- Best Film: One Battle After Another
- Best Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro for One Battle After Another
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for Weapons
- Cinematography: Ryan Coogler for Sinners
Notable Directors and Films
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the award for Best Director for his film *It Was Just an Accident*, which has garnered attention after he faced a one-year prison sentence and a travel ban. This award comes amid his ongoing tour for France’s submission for the International Film Oscar.
Best International Film was awarded to *The Secret Agent*, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho. It also featured Wagner Moura, who received the Best Actor prize at the ceremony.
A Brief Overview of Additional Awards
This year’s NYFCC ceremony recognized the following winners:
- Best Actress: Rose Byrne for *If I Had Legs I’d Kick You*
- Best Screenplay: *Marty Supreme* by Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein
- Best Animated Film: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Non-Fiction Film: *My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow*
- Best First Film: Carson Lund’s *Eephus*
Student and Special Prizes
In addition to the major awards, the NYFCC also honored students:
- Undergraduate Prize: London Xhudo (NYU)
- Graduate Prize: Tan Zhiyuan (The New School)
Special prizes were awarded to the Museum of Moving Image and Screen Slate, further showcasing the diverse talents celebrated this awards season.
As one of the oldest critics’ organizations in the United States, the NYFCC often sets the stage for future Academy Award nominees. This year, the results indicate a potentially significant overlap with the Oscars, particularly in the Best Picture category.
