There aren't any numbers here because that would imply a ranking. (Or at the very least, can draw the question about ranking.)
Here are this movies that at least one of dug this year:
SINNERS
Directed by Ryan Coogler
Written by Ryan Coogler
From IMDB: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
When this was announced, I wasn't sure of what to make of it. Surely, a dip into the From Dusk Til Dawn pond wasn't a thing that crossed my mind, but we got a wee bit of that here.
Currently on HBO Max
WEAPONS
Directed by Zach Cregger
Written by Zach Cregger
From IMDB: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
What a great follow-up to Gregger's Barbarian. Not quite as What-The-Fuck-y as Barbarian, but it's not in short supply of nuttiness.
Currently on HBO Max
PREDATOR: BADLANDS
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg
Written by Patrick Aison and Dan Trachtenberg
From IMDB: A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
Dan Trachtenberg returns to the Predator franchise for the third time in his career and the second time in 2025. (See below,) This time, telling the story through a young Predator out to prove to his father and his clan he is worthy of his armor.
Currently in theaters with Cinema AT Home rentals coming soon.
PREDATOR: KILLER of KILLERS
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg
Written by Micho Robert Rutare
From IMDB: Three of the fiercest warriors in human history become prey to the ultimate killer of killers.
With only his third feature film of his career, Trachtenberg tells his latest stories from Man versus Predator saga in animation form this time. Great storytelling all around, with a TON of Easter Eggs to be had. Currently on Hulu
FRANKENSTEIN
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Written by Guillermo del Toro
From IMDB: Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Del Toro makes his way back into the class monster stories with his own take on Mary Shelley's well-worn story of the same name. But he does it only in a way that GDT can.
Currently on Netflix
SORRY, BABY
Directed by Eva Victor
Written by Eva Victor
From IMDB: After a tragic event, a woman finds herself alone while everyone else continues with their lives as if nothing had happened.
*THUNDERBOLTS
Directed by Jake Schreier Written by Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo, and Kurt Busiek
From IMDB: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.
Currently on Disney +
COMPANION
Directed by Drew Hancock
Written by Drew Hancock
From IMDB: A weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin turns into chaos after it's revealed that one of the guests is not what they seem.
Currently on Prime Video and HBO Max
Superman
Directed by James Gunn
Written by James Gunn
From IMDB: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.
Wake Up, Dead Man
Directed by Rian Johnson
From IMDB: Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.
BLACK BAG
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Written by David Koepp
From IMDB: When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.
Currently on Prime Video, and Available to Rent on All Rental Platforms, as well as 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. CHAINSAW MAN THE MOVIE - REZE ARC
Directed by Tatsuya YoshiharaWritten by Tatsuki Fujimoto and Hiroshi Seko
From IMDB: Denji encounters a new romantic interest, Reze, who works at a coffee café.
2025 had a really nice mixed bag of movies we dug, and very little we didn't. We're looking forward to 2026 with some new stuff including new additions to Patreon for us to engage with all of you a little more!
Here's to another year of great movies! ENJOY! Love and Rockets,
Corey, Joseph, and Freddy
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Entertainment Community Fund
https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work
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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:
United States
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.
Canada
https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
1 (833) 456-4566
Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.
Be mindful of your surroundings.
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