The American Film Institute Selected the Best Films and Series of the Year

The top ten films include:

1. "Avatar: The Way of Water"

2. "Battle After Battle"

3. "Bugonia"

4. "Sinners"

5. "Jay Kelly"

6. "Maleficent: Forever"

7. "Marty the Magnificent"

8. "Train Dreams"

9. "Frankenstein"

10. "Hamnet"

The series recognized include:

1. "Andor"

2. "Pitt Hospital"

3. "The Diplomat"

4. "Assignment"

5. "Film Studio"

6. "One of Many"

7. "Coming of Age"

8. "Underbelly"

9. "Separation"

10. "Struck by Lightning"

The special prize went to the Iranian film "A Simple Accident" by Jafar Panahi. The film has been selected as France's entry for the Oscars in 2026.