Another year, another chance to argue about movies. Patrick Ryan and Kyle Wilson have released their “25 Best Films of 2025” video countdown, and it is exactly the kind of list that starts conversations. While many critics play it safe with consensus picks, Ryan and Wilson embrace the chaos: One Battle After Another takes the crown, Eddington sits at #2, and a legacy sequel to The Naked Gun somehow finds a home alongside high-concept horror. That is range.
The Complete Countdown
Ryan and Wilson don’t pretend to be objective. Their YouTube intro states it plainly: “Extremely biased countdown video of our favorite movies of 2025.” It’s not about box office or Oscars; it’s about what worked.
Here is their definitive ranking for the year:
Standout Picks and Oddities
A few selections deserve closer attention. Eephus at #21—the baseball film that found its audience quietly—holds strong. The comedy Friendship lands at #9, proving humor still has a place in serious rankings. Meanwhile, Roofman climbs to #8, while Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag secures the #11 spot.
The video itself opens with a montage of films that didn’t make the cut, set to an impressive soundtrack. It is a yearly tradition for these two, building in room to acknowledge the “almosts.” However, there is one visual mystery: the video’s title card features a shot from Hamnet, yet the film appears nowhere in the actual ranking. Whether it was a mistake or a deliberate tease remains unexplained.
This isn’t a consensus forecast. It represents two critics putting their specific preferences on record. Placing The Naked Gun on the same list as Die My Love creates the kind of tension between crowd-pleasers and festival discoveries that makes personal lists worth watching. For those collecting year-end supercuts, David Ehrlich’s annual video is expected to drop in early January. Until then, Ryan and Wilson have offered their version of what 2025 looked like—argue with it or don’t.
Summary
- Patrick Ryan and Kyle Wilson rank One Battle After Another as the #1 film of 2025.
- The list spans genres, including horror (28 Years Later), comedy (The Naked Gun), and drama.
- Hamnet appears in the title card imagery but is absent from the Top 25.
- The creators describe the countdown as “extremely biased” and personal.
FAQ: Patrick & Kyle’s Best of 2025
What is the #1 movie on Patrick and Kyle’s list?
Their top pick for 2025 is One Battle After Another, followed by Eddington at #2.
Who are Patrick Ryan and Kyle Wilson?
They are film critics and creators known for their annual “Best of the Year” video countdowns. You can follow them at @PatRyanWrites and @icanvalk.
Is David Ehrlich’s 2025 video out?
Not yet. His popular annual countdown is scheduled to be released in early January.
