AFI Reveals Top 10 Movies and TV Shows of 2025
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced its selections for the top films and television shows of 2025. This prestigious list highlights significant cultural and artistic achievements in the world of cinema and television.
Top 10 Movies of 2025
In alphabetical order, AFI has named the following films as the best of the year:
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Jay Kelly
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
- Wicked: For Good
Top 10 TV Shows of 2025
Similarly, the following television series have been recognized as the top shows of the year:
- Adolescence
- Andor
- Death by Lightning
- The Diplomat
- The Lowdown
- The Pitt
- Pluribus
- Severance
- The Studio
- Task
Special Award Recognition
AFI will also honor the film It Was Just an Accident, directed by Jafar Panahi. The filmmaker has faced significant challenges, including a recent one-year prison sentence in absentia in Iran.
Ceremony Details
The AFI Awards ceremony will take place on January 9 in Los Angeles. This event celebrates artistic excellence and the impact of these films and shows on contemporary culture.
Bob Gazzale, AFI’s president and CEO, emphasized the importance of community in storytelling. He stated, “For more than a quarter of a century, AFI Awards has held the flag high for community without competition.” This year’s honorees remind audiences of the unifying power of art, especially during challenging times.
