Wed Dec 24 10:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the top 10 films of the year, based on your provided reviews:

Top Films of the Year Span Genres, Push Boundaries

A diverse range of films have captivated audiences this year, topping critics’ lists and sparking conversations. From thought-provoking horror to animated social commentary, these movies offer something for every taste.

Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror film, “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan, takes the top spot. The film is a modern approach towards the period piece that is brilliantly executed as it explores pivotal themes like power, redemption, and religion.

Close behind is Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”, a strong action comedy featuring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film follows Bob Fergusson, a former revolutionary, as he confronts and fights his nemesis in a desperate attempt to bring back his missing daughter.

Superhero fans are praising James Gunn’s “Superman,” with David Corenswet in the title role and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The film reframes the hero as someone grappling with his identity and purpose in a messy, less-than-perfect world.

Hikari’s “Rental Family,” starring Brendan Fraser, offers a unique premise, exploring the nature of relationships through the lens of a “stand-in” family service in Japan.

Eva Victor’s independent film “Sorry, Baby,” is an emotionally resonant masterpiece which manages to hold its own among the year’s biggest budget Hollywood blockbusters. The film is a touching story about loneliness, trauma, and the never-ending task of learning to heal and move on.

Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme,” delivers his signature style with spies, nuns, and moral quandaries.

Guillermo del Toro’s take on “Frankenstein” is being hailed as visually stunning, with a standout performance by Jacob Elordi as the Creature.

The heartbreaking drama “Hamnet,” directed by Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O’Farrell’s book of the same title, explores grief and the power of art with stunning performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

Audiences also embraced the return of “Zootopia” in “Zootopia 2.” This sequel delves into themes of discrimination and societal divides within its animated animal city, breaking box office records in the process.

Rounding out the top 10 is Zach Cregger’s horror film “Weapons,” a terrifying, hilarious, and thought-provoking story centered on missing children and questions of guilt and trust.

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