The Top 10 Most Popular Movies of 2025 According to IMDb (10 photos)

Every year, IMDb compiles its own movie rankings, based not on box office sales or critics, but on the lively interest of audiences. The IMDbPro MOVIEmeter rating is based on movie page views from over 250 million users worldwide. In other words, it's a list of the films that viewers most frequently searched for, discussed, and added to their lists. Here are ten films from 2025 that held the public's attention all year long—from big-name blockbusters to unexpected genre hits.

10th Place — F1





Joseph Kosinski's racing drama became Apple's first truly major film success. Brad Pitt plays a Formula 1 veteran returning to the sport, clearly relishing the image of a tired but still dangerous professional. The focus on realistic IMAX racing scenes, a stellar cast, and classic sports drama paid off—the film grossed impressively at the box office and consistently ranked high on IMDb search results.

9th place — Mission: Impossible – Final Drama



The final chord of the iconic franchise once again made Tom Cruise the main attraction. The actor performs a series of extreme stunts, from filming in a giant water tank to flying a 1930s biplane.

8th place — Thunderbolts





One of the most talked about Marvel films of the year. The unconventional team of antiheroes and the controversial marketing strategy generated skepticism, but audiences who finally made it to theaters received the film significantly warmer than expected. Florence Pugh and her team managed to turn a "back-up" MCU project into an important precursor to future events in the cinematic universe. If anyone is still interested in those.

7th Place - Happy Gilmore 2



The sequel to the Adam Sandler comedy turned out to be a near-perfect example of nostalgia at work. Netflix banked on familiarity, cameos, and a stream of jokes (you know what kind) – and it paid off. The film broke streaming records, garnering nearly 3 billion minutes of viewing in the US in its first week.

6th Place - Frankenstein



Guillermo del Toro's long-held dream has finally come true. His gothic take on the classic novel quickly became a cultural event even before its release on Netflix. Jacob Elordi's performance as the Beast became the film's central figure, and the unexpected and emotionally charged finale sparked heated discussions among viewers.

5th Place - Jurassic World: Resurgence



The spin-off, with its new characters and standalone story, breathed life into the franchise. Original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp and director Gareth Edwards emphasized adventure and scale. The result: nearly $900 million in box office receipts and a renewed interest in dinosaurs. And Scarlett Johansson.

4th Place — Battle After Battle



Paul Thomas Anderson's tenth film proved to be a complex and ambitious epic about resistance and the price of ideals. The film received high praise from critics, was actively discussed on social media, and attracted attention, in part due to Leonardo DiCaprio's starring role. The film is now being tipped for Oscar after Oscar.

3rd Place — The Sinners



Ryan Coogler unexpectedly combined vampire mythology, blues aesthetics, and personal family history. The film became one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time and remained at the top of the IMDb MOVIEmeter for a long time. It is also considered a top contender for major awards next season.

2nd Place – Guns



Horror after horror. One of the most talked about original horror films of the year. An interesting concept, an unconventional structure, unsettling visuals, and a high initial score on Rotten Tomatoes made the film extremely popular. "Guns" quickly transcended the silver screen, spawning memes, theories, and its own cultural vocabulary.

1st place — Superman



James Gunn's DC reboot proved a serious challenge for the superhero genre. David Corenswet's new Clark Kent faced not only Lex Luthor but also audience fatigue with comic book films. Nevertheless, Superman was a hit, topping IMDb charts, and launched a new DC cinematic universe, which has since been extended.