2025 Films
One Battle After Another wins best picture at LAFCA awards
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The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has named Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another as the best picture of 2025, with the film also securing awards for director and supporting performance. Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke shared the leading performance prize, while other categories highlighted international and independent cinema. The awards, marking the group's 51st year, often predict Oscar success.
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another has won best picture at the National Society of Film Critics' 60th annual awards for 2025. The film also secured best director, supporting actress and supporting actor honors. Voting took place on January 3, 2026, among more than 60 prominent critics.
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The global box office for 2025 reached an estimated $33.5 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2024, driven largely by a massive Chinese hit. Excluding China, the growth was 8%, with international markets showing solid recovery. Disney led studios with $6.58 billion worldwide, boosted by hits like Zootopia 2.