AFI Announces Top Films and TV Shows of 2025: Major Honors Revealed
BREAKING NEWS: The American Film Institute (AFI) has just announced its highly anticipated list of the best films and TV shows of 2025. This year’s selection highlights significant achievements in the arts, featuring titles such as Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good, among others.
In an urgent update, AFI revealed its top films in alphabetical order: Avatar: Fire and Ash, Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners, Train Dreams, and Wicked: For Good. The esteemed organization also named its top TV shows, which include Adolescence, Andor, Death by Lightning, The Diplomat, The Lowdown, The Pitt, Pluribus, Severance, The Studio, and Task.
This announcement comes ahead of the January 9, 2025, luncheon in Los Angeles, where AFI will celebrate these notable works. AFI’s president and CEO, Bob Gazzale, commented, “For more than a quarter of a century, AFI Awards has held the flag high for community without competition. It is AFI’s honor to celebrate these creative ensembles as one, as together they have proved the power of art in challenging times.”
Additionally, AFI will honor Jafar Panahi with a special award for his film It Was Just an Accident. This recognition comes just days after Panahi was sentenced to a year in prison in absentia by Iranian authorities, underscoring the challenging circumstances faced by artists in oppressive environments.
The AFI selections provide a snapshot of the cultural landscape in cinema and television, recognizing works that resonate deeply with audiences and reflect the zeitgeist of the year. As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, these honorees represent the best of artistic expression in a world filled with challenges.
Stay tuned for more updates on the AFI Awards and the upcoming celebration in Los Angeles. This is a pivotal moment for the film and television community, and the impact of these selections is sure to be felt across the globe. Don’t miss your chance to share this news with friends and colleagues!
