Top 10 Best and Worst Movies of the Year According to Film Critics 0 6

Some films quickly became favorites, while others ended up among the biggest disappointments of the year. Business Insider compiled the top 10 best and worst movies based on Rotten Tomatoes ratings, which assesses the quality of films by the percentage of positive reviews against negative ones.

Best Movies of 2025

• "Sinners" - a historical drama with horror elements that captivated critics (97%).

• "Sorry, Girl" - an insightful drama about trauma and intimacy (97%).

• "Sentimental Value" - a touching family drama from Norway (97%).

• "Without a Twin" - a dark, unsettling thriller about loss (97%).

• "Ballad of the Island of Wallis" - a warm, funny, and touching film (96%).

• "Cape Pop: Demon Hunters" - an international Netflix hit (96%).

• "Bob Trevino Liked" - a heartfelt drama about an accidental friendship (95%).

• "Battle for Battle" - a new peak for DiCaprio (94%).

• "One of Those Days" - a funny and lively comedy (94%).

• "Knives Out: Resurrection of the Dead Man" - the best part of the franchise (93%).

Worst Movies of 2025

• "I Know What You Did Last Summer" - a weak return of a horror classic (36%).

• "Fountain of Youth" - an adventure mix of borrowed plots (35%).

• "Regretting You" - another unsuccessful adaptation of a Colleen Hoover book (27%).

• "Star Trek: Section 31" - a failure for the 60-year-old franchise (24%).

• "Love is Evil" - an action film that is painful to watch (18%).

• "Strangers: Part Two" - even weaker than the previous installment (15%).

• "Electric State" - Netflix's disappointment of the year (14%).

• "Spy at the Wedding" - a comedy without laughs (14%).

• "Rush to Tomorrow" - a vain project by The Weeknd (14%).

• "Alarum" - an absolute record low, the film was called poorly made and "shaming American cinema" (0%).