IMDb 2025: Top Films, Series, and Stars Revealed Worldwide
IMDb's 2025 popularity list crowns Superman as the top film, with Weapons and Sinners close behind; discover the year's most-watched series and standout stars.
IMDb tracks how audiences interact with films and TV shows across the globe. With millions visiting each month, its popularity lists offer a clear read on current trends.
In 2025, the superhero epic Superman (2025) directed by James Gunn leads the film rankings, delivering blockbuster box office results and strong critical buzz. This marks a milestone for DC and stands out since the early days of the modern film universe.
Right behind are the horror hit Weapons (2025) and the thriller Sinners (2025). These titles, along with other contenders, have earned Golden Globes 2026 nominations and are seen by experts as strong Oscar contenders.
Top films on IMDb for 2025 include the following titles:
- Superman (2025)
- Weapons (2025)
- Sinners (2025)
- One Battle After Another (2025)
- Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)
- Frankenstein (2025)
- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
- Thunderbolts (2025)
- Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025)
- Formula 1 (F1, 2025)
Top Series of 2025 on IMDb
- The White Lotus (Season 3, 2025)
- The Last of Us (Season 2, 2025)
- Severance (Season 2, 2025)
- Wednesday (Season 2, 2025)
- Squid Game (Ojingeo geim, 2021–2025)
- Dexter: Resurrection (2025)
- Monster (2022–present)
- Dept. Q (2025)
- Andor (Season 3, 2025)
- Black Mirror (Season 7, 2025)
Among the stars, Isabela Merced led the year, taking a lead role in Superman and appearing in The Last of Us season 2. Sydney Sweeney and Sydney Chandler drew steady attention, alongside veteran actor Tom Cruise and others like Walton Goggins, Britt Lower, Matthew Goode, David Corenswet, and Vanessa Kirby.
Earlier, publications such as Esquire, Rolling Stone, and Cahiers du cinéma named the best films of 2025, showing a broad critical view that runs parallel to IMDb’s popularity rankings.
Expert take
Film critic Jane Reed notes that 2025 is defined by broad genre appeal and strong online engagement, driving both theaters and streaming numbers. She adds that the year’s popularity mix shows audiences exploring content across platforms more than ever.
Summary
In 2025, audiences flocked to high-energy superhero cinema while enjoying gripping series and fresh star power. IMDb’s lists capture a diverse year, with blockbusters, thriller titles, and streaming favorites sharing attention. The rankings reflect a global audience consuming content across cinemas and digital services.
The key insight is that 2025’s popularity mix blends blockbuster cinema with compelling serialized storytelling, powered by global online engagement.