The American Film Institute has named its lists of the Top 10 Movies of 2025 and the Top 10 TV Programs of 2025.

Every year, the AFI Awards recognizes the top projects in both film and television, but doesn’t do separate awards for acting, directing, writing, etc.

The Top 10 movies chosen by AFI are often the films that end up getting nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, so this is a great first look at what you can expect for the 2026 awards season.

You can expect to see all of the stars from these projects at the AFI Awards ceremony on January 9.

AFI Motion Pictures of the Year

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” (20th Century Studios)

“Bugonia” (Focus Features)

“Frankenstein” (Netflix)

“Hamnet” (Focus Features)

“Jay Kelly” (Netflix)

“Marty Supreme” (A24)

“One Battle After Another

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