At this point in 2025, it’s possible to look at the year in movies and draw a few conclusions. Superhero movies aren’t ‘out’ but they’re no longer guaranteed juggernauts. Kiddie flicks do big business. Gen Z is starting to generate its own IP. Audiences love horror. China doesn’t need the rest of the world to blow up the international box office . And, lo and behold, there is still a place at the multiplex for original stories.

Overall, after much hangwringing post-pandemic, the film industry looks to be in decent health. Of course, many of those takeaways could still get blown up – after all, there are still four months left on the calendar, and awards season is just getting underway. But if you look at the year so far, one thing that can be said for sure is there are plenty of reasons

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