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GALA MOVIES 2025
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The following are the best global movies of 2025. These are the eligible movies to get nominated for the first round of voting through the GALA's Forum. After the first round of voting, the ones that will ultimately secure the final nominations will compete at the Global Awards Los Angeles show.
NOTE
GALA 2025 was a "test" season, with no awards assigned. The first and full GALA will run through 2026 with the GALA show hosted in early 2027
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PARTNERED WITH
LIVE ACTION FILMS
Ordered By Release Date
Between January 1 and December 31, 2025
COMPANION
USA - New Line Cinema
First release: JANUARY 28
Global release (countries): 50
Global positive reviews: 90.5%
BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY
U.K. - Working Title
First release: FEBRUARY 13
Global release (countries): 72
Global positive reviews: 80.5%
MICKEY 17
USA - Warner Bros.
First release: MARCH 5
Global release (countries): 34
Global positive reviews: 75.5%
BLACK BAG
USA - Casey Silver Productions
First release: MARCH 12
Global release (countries): 59
Global positive reviews: 83%
NOVOCAINE
USA - Paramount Pictures
First release: MARCH 12
Global release (countries): 51
Global positive reviews: 82.5%
THE PENGUIN LESSONS
U.K. - 42; Nostromo
First release: MARCH 28
Global release (countries): 25
Global positive reviews: 86.5%
DROP
USA - Blumhouse
First release: APRIL 9
Global release (countries): 47
Global positive reviews: 81%
THE ACCOUNTANT 2
USA - Artists Equity
First release: APRIL 12
Global release (countries): 48
Global positive reviews: 83.5%
SINNERS
USA - Proximity Media
First release: APRIL 18
Global release (countries): 68
Global positive reviews: 96.5%
M-I: THE FINAL RECKONING
USA - Paramount Pictures
First release: MAY 23
Global release (countries): 64
Global positive reviews: 84%
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME
USA - Focus Features
First release: MAY 23
Global release (countries): 43
Global positive reviews: 74%
BRING HER BACK
Australia - Causeway Films
First release: MAY 28
Global release (countries): 32
Global positive reviews: 84%
BALLERINA
USA - Lionsgate
First release: JUNE 4
Global release (countries): 64
Global positive reviews: 83.5%
THE LIFE OF CHUCK
USA - Intrepid Pictures
First release: JUNE 5
Global release (countries): 61
Global positive reviews: 84%
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
USA - Dreamworks
First release: JUNE 13
Global release (countries): 73
Global positive reviews: 87%
MATERIALISTS
Canada - Killer Films
First release: JUNE 13
Global release (countries): 70
Global positive reviews: 71.5%
FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES
USA - New Line Cinema
First release: JUNE 17
Global release (countries): 59
Global positive reviews: 89%
28 YEARS LATER
U.K. - Columbia Pictures
First release: JUNE 18
Global release (countries): 58
Global positive reviews: 76%
F1
USA - Apple Original Films
First release: JUNE 27
Global release (countries): 80
Global positive reviews: 90%
SUPERMAN
USA - DC Studios
First release: JULY 11
Global release (countries): 67
Global positive reviews: 86.5%
THE NAKED GUN
USA - Paramount Pictures
First release: JULY 17
Global release (countries): 76
Global positive reviews: 79.5%
LILO & STITCH
USA - Walt Disney Pictures
First release: JULY 22
Global release (countries): 63
Global positive reviews: 82%
THE SECRET AGENT
Brasil - CinemaScópio
First release: JULY 23
Global release (countries): 23
Global positive reviews: 93.5%
THE FANTASTIC 4: FIRST STEPS
USA - Marvel Studios
First release: JULY 25
Global release (countries): 70
Global positive reviews: 88%
TOGETHER
Australia
First release: JULY 30
Global release (countries): 26
Global positive reviews: 83%
WEAPONS
USA - New Line Cinema
First release: AUGUST 6
Global release (countries): 71
Global positive reviews: 89%
SKETCH
USA - Wonder Project
First release: AUGUST 6
Global release (countries): 42
Global positive reviews: 89%
FREAKIER FRIDAY
USA - Walt Disney Pictures
First release: AUGUST 7
Global release (countries): 81
Global positive reviews: 82.5%
NOBODY 2
USA - 87North Productions
First release: AUGUST 13
Global release (countries): 62
Global positive reviews: 82%
CAUGHT STEALING
USA - Columbia Pictures
First release: AUGUST 21
Global release (countries): 64
Global positive reviews: 83.5%
THE LONG WALK
USA - Lionsgate
First release: SEPTEMBER 11
Global release (countries): 77
Global positive reviews: 82%
DOWNTOWN ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
U.K. - Carnival Films
First release: SEPTEMBER 12
Global release (countries): 50
Global positive reviews: 93.5%
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
USA - Ghoulardi Film Company
First release: SEPTEMBER 11
Global release (countries): 43
Global positive reviews: 83%
GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE: THE MOVIE
USA - Dreamworks
First release: SEPTEMBER 25
Global release (countries): 89
Global positive reviews: 89.5%
THE SMASHING MACHINE
USA - A24
First release: OCTOBER 1
Global release (countries): 60
Global positive reviews: 72.5%
ROOFMAN
USA - Limelight
First release: OCTOBER 9
Global release (countries): 63
Global positive reviews: 86%
BLACK PHONE 2
USA - Blumhouse
First release: OCTOBER 15
Global release (countries): 45
Global positive reviews: 77%
GOOD FORTUNE
USA - Garam Films
First release: OCTOBER 15
Global release (countries): 50
Global positive reviews: 79.5%
SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM...
USA - 20th Century Studios
First release: OCTOBER 21
Global release (countries): 40
Global positive reviews: 71%
BUGONIA
U.K. - Element Pictures
First release: OCTOBER 23
Global release (countries): 46
Global positive reviews: 85.5%
PREDATOR: BADLANDS
USA - 20th Century Studios
First release: NOVEMBER 7
Global release (countries): 48
Global positive reviews: 90.5%
WICKED: FOR GOOD
USA - Universal Pictures
First release: NOVEMBER 17
Global release (countries): 43
Global positive reviews: 80%
ETERNITY
USA - A24
First release: NOVEMBER 26
Global release (countries): 40
Global positive reviews: 84.5%
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
USA - Lightstorm Entertainment
First release: DECEMBER 17
Global release (countries): 48
Global positive reviews: 78%
THE HOUSEMAID
USA - Hidden Pictures
First release: DECEMBER 19
Global release (countries): 79
Global positive reviews: 83%
MARTY SUPREME
USA - A24
First release: DECEMBER 19
Global release (countries): 55
Global positive reviews: 88.5%
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ANIMATED FILMS
Ordered By Release Date
Between January 1 and December 31, 2025
NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE
Canada - Copperheart Entertainment
First release: JANUARY 23
Global release (countries): 51
Global positive reviews: 85%
NE ZHA 2
China - Beijing Enlighten Pictures
First release: JANUARY 29
Global release (countries): 65
Global positive reviews: 95.5%
DOG MAN
USA - Dreamworks Animation
First release: JANUARY 31
Global release (countries): 64
Global positive reviews: 81.5%
ELIO
USA - Pixar
First release: JUNE 18
Global release (countries): 49
Global positive reviews: 86%
DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE
Japan - Ufotable
First release: JULY 18
Global release (countries): 80
Global positive reviews: 98%
THE BAD GUYS 2
USA - Dreamworks Animation
First release: AUGUST 1
Global release (countries): 58
Global positive reviews: 90.5%
CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC
Japan - MAPPA
First release: SEPTEMBER 19
Global release (countries): 31
Global positive reviews: 97%
ZOOTOPIA 2
USA - Walt Disney Animation
First release: NOVEMBER 26
Global release (countries): 53
Global positive reviews: 93.5%
DAVID
USA - Angel Studios
First release: DECEMBER 17
Global release (countries): 26
Global positive reviews: 85.5%
THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR...
USA - Paramount Animation
First release: DECEMBER 17
Global release (countries): 51
Global positive reviews: 76.5%