10 Most Recent Movies in the IMDb Top 250

Movie lovers now have countless ways to connect and share their passion, thanks to the rise of social media. Platforms like Letterboxd are dedicated entirely to film, and even sites like Rotten Tomatoes let users share their opinions. However, IMDb remains a long-standing favorite among online movie fans. Many consider IMDb’s Top 250 list to be the ultimate collection of the best films ever made, spanning all genres and appealing to everyone.

‘Marty Supreme’ (2025) – #242

As a huge movie buff, I’m really excited about Marty Supreme – it’s the newest film to crack the Top 250, having only come out in December 2025! It’s still so fresh, it just barely made the cut. And the Academy Awards just happened – it received nine nominations, including Best Director for Josh Safdie and a third Best Actor nod for Timothée Chalamet, which is fantastic!

This film follows table-tennis player Marty Mauser (Chalamet) as he strives for success. One viewer praised it as “one of the greatest sports movies ever,” and highlighted Chalamet’s performance as his best yet.

‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ (2025) – #227

Crunchyroll

Anime continues to grow in popularity, captivating a wider audience each year. The recent film based on the popular manga Chainsaw Man, and continuing the story from the first season of the TV show, was a huge success. It earned strong reviews from IMDb users and grossed $174.2 million worldwide in theaters.

Viewers praised Reze Arc, with one calling it “absolute cinema” and perfect for a theatrical release. Another gave it a perfect score of 10/10, but added that enjoyment likely depends on already being familiar with Chainsaw Man. This suggests that existing fans of the manga and anime were largely responsible for the positive feedback.

‘Maharaja’ (2024) – #221

Passion Studios

I’m really excited about Maharaja, the new film coming out of India – it’s already making waves! We Americans love a good action-thriller, and this one proves that appreciation isn’t limited by borders. The story centers around a man dealing with the tragic loss of his wife and a near-loss of his daughter. She was actually saved by a falling trash can, which sounds crazy, but it’s a key part of the plot. When someone steals that very trash can, he’ll do absolutely anything to get it back. It’s a wild premise, and I can’t wait to see how it plays out!

One IMDb reviewer shared how deeply Maharaja made them feel, listing emotions like joy, anger, sadness, and regret. Another reviewer praised the performances of stars Vijay Setupati and Anurag Kashyap, calling them fantastic.

‘The Wild Robot’ (2024) – #179

I was completely swept away by The Wild Robot! It’s based on a fantastic book, and the movie lived up to the hype – critics are loving it, with a 97% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes right now. What really got to me was how beautifully it explored themes of finding family in unexpected places. One viewer really hit the nail on the head: it’s a gorgeous film to watch – the visuals are stunning, the sound design is incredible, and the story is genuinely moving.

The film tells the story of a robot who finds itself alone on an island and depends on the local animals for assistance. The Wild Robot was an Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature, but Flow ended up winning the award.

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle’ (2025) – #163

Crunchyroll/Sony

Next up is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle, a film whose popularity lives up to its lengthy American title. Even if you don’t usually watch anime, you’ve probably heard of Demon Slayer. Infinity Castle didn’t just make it into the Top 250 highest-grossing films – it broke several box office records along the way.

The film earned $779.5 million worldwide, making it the seventh highest-grossing movie of 2025. It also broke records, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film, R-rated animated film, and film based on an animated TV series – surpassing 2007’s The Simpsons Movie. Many fans were amazed by the film, with one IMDb user calling it “absolutely insane,” which really shows how successful it was.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022) – #147

Recently, we’ve seen many sequels released years after the originals. While some went straight to streaming, Top Gun: Maverick was made for the cinema. The pandemic and theater closures did cause delays, like with many films, but Maverick didn’t come out until 2022. The filmmakers waited until vaccines were widely available, allowing more people to feel comfortable returning to theaters.

Tom Cruise’s return to the role was well worth the wait! Director Joseph Kosinski didn’t just deliver a nostalgic trip down memory lane – he created a truly spectacular movie. It didn’t just meet expectations; many fans, and critics as reflected in its perfect reviews, believe Top Gun: Maverick is even better than the original.

‘Oppenheimer’ (2023) – #127

Universal Pictures

Christopher Nolan has a remarkable presence on the IMDb Top 250 list. Eight of his films have earned a spot, including The Dark Knight, Inception, and Interstellar all within the top 20. Several others, like The Prestige, Memento, The Dark Knight Rises, and Batman Begins, are in the top 150. This makes him the director with the most films featured on the list, surpassing Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Alfred Hitchcock, who each have seven or six films represented.

In 2023, Oppenheimer was a massive cultural phenomenon, along with Barbie. The film surprised many with its lengthy runtime and R-rating, telling the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) and the creation of nuclear weapons. Considering director Christopher Nolan’s dedicated fanbase on IMDb, Oppenheimer is likely to remain a highly-rated film for a long time, and could even climb further in the Top 250 over the years.

’12th Fail’ (2023) – #69

Zee Studios

The film 12th Fail is a biographical drama based on a book of the same title. It tells the story of Manoj Kumar Sharma and his determined journey to become an Indian Police Service officer, overcoming significant challenges like poverty along the way. While it’s an Indian movie that may be new to many American viewers, its recent high ranking on the Top 250 list proves its quality.

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IMDb reviews consistently highlight Vikram Massey’s performance and the film’s impactful themes. Many viewers found the story deeply inspiring, demonstrating the power of the true story it’s based on.

‘Dune: Part Two’ (2024) – #58

Timothée Chalamet appears on our list again with his role in Dune, a film that, like Top Gun: Maverick, was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled for 2020, Dune‘s release was postponed. Warner Bros. then made the controversial decision to release all of its 2021 films simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max, a move that director Denis Villeneuve publicly opposed, as he believed it would hurt Dune‘s box office earnings.

Because the first Dune movie was a success with both viewers and critics, the director was able to finish adapting the original novel by Frank Herbert. This also gave him the opportunity to start working on Dune: Messiah, which will be released in theaters later this year.

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023) – #44

Sony

Looking back, it’s surprising to remember that the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was a bit of a gamble. While Spider-Man had been a huge success in live-action movies since 2002, his success in animation hadn’t been proven to the same degree. And with Into the Spider-Verse featuring Miles Morales as Spider-Man, while an older Peter Parker played a supporting role, it presented a completely fresh take on the characters on screen.

The first Spider-Verse movie was a huge success, earning almost $400 million and winning over critics. The sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, did even better, bringing in nearly $700 million and receiving similar praise. These aren’t the only Spider-Man films recognized as top-rated; Into the Spider-Verse ranks at #62 and Spider-Man: No Way Home at #197.

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2026-02-03 17:05