The year 2025 saw Hollywood release a mix of box office hits and impactful independent films. Standout titles include Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another,' a satirical action film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' a horror-mythological tale using vampires as a metaphor for historical exploitation of Black people. Clint Bentley's period drama 'Train Dreams' also garnered attention.