Whether you’re with family, friends, both or on your own this Thanksgiving, hopefully you have some downtime and are able to catch up or rewatch some of the best films of 2025! Our team wanted to shout out some of our personal favorites you can either watch from home right now or catch up with in theaters this weekend!

The Bad Guys 2 – Streaming on Peacock

The Bad Guys 2 is a perfect family pick for Thanksgiving break because it delivers big laughs, clever humor for all ages, and a tender message about second chances. The sequel brings back the beloved crew of reformed villains, doubling down on fun heists, kinetic action, and genuinely sweet character moments that both kids and adults can cackle at. It’s upbeat, colorful, and energetic – exactly the kind of feel-good movie that keeps everyone entertained while reminding us that growth, teamwork, and a little chaos can bring people closer together. – Sarah

F1: The Movie – PVOD (Streaming on AppleTV+ on 12/12)

F1 the Movie is a thrilling choice for families who want something fast, exciting, and visually spectacular. Even if no one in the house follows racing, the film makes the high-speed world of Formula 1 accessible and gripping, blending real motorsport intensity with a compelling underdog story you want to cheer for. It’s packed with heart-pounding moments and stunning practical racing sequences that leaves you breathless and makes one feel like they are watching an event – perfect for gathering around the TV as a group. It also sparks great conversations about perseverance, discipline, chasing excellence, and whether or not you would make a good driver on the track! – Sarah

Sinners – Streaming on HBO

Sinners offers families with older teens a powerful, thought-provoking film to watch together over the break. Combining haunting horror elements, historical aspects of the United States bigotry, and rich storytelling, Sinners explores themes of faith, family expectations, and the pursuit of one’s passions, all through emotionally resonant characters and incredible music. It’s visually striking and deeply moving, the kind of film that lingers and encourages meaningful conversation and long independent ponders on your bedroom floor after the credits roll. For those wanting something artistic, impactful, and at times tragically funny, Sinners is an unforgettable choice. – Sarah

Sorry, Baby – Streaming on HBO

“I feel guilty when I don’t think about it.” Sorry, Baby knocked me out to where I couldn’t really find the words after seeing it. The control of tone Eva Victor has throughout this film is masterful. One minute, you’re laughing and the next you’re sobbing. The film is so unbelievably relatable for many yet never triggering, never feels patronizing or like it’s trying to tell you how to specifically process and deal with a trauma. I think this is the perfect film for a holiday break if you have it. Sorry, Baby feels important, meaningful to life and to reflect, but it’s also such a comforting watch. One of the best films of the year in a way no other film can really match; it’s so personal, it’s so rich in love and care. – Kenzie

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You – PVOD

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You wrecked me in such a personal way and the holidays often feel like the ultimate test for parents. They want and ask for so much, there are so many days off school… Motherhood is essentially marketed as ‘the greatest joy in life,’ when for many women, in reality, it ends up being something quite isolating and difficult that you need to find ways to navigate. It quite often feels as if motherhood is a hard pill you need to swallow both happily and silently while you feel responsible for achieving everything and capable of achieving nothing. Mary Bronstein perfectly captures how overwhelming the greatest joy of all time is. Maybe fire this up with your mom this holiday season or your friends that are moms. I had many friends text me after seeing this telling me they’re so sorry, they had no idea… it honestly felt nice to have the weight of the specific type of anxiety, stress and anger that motherhood brings be seen by those I love. – Kenzie

Materialists – Streaming on HBO

Materialists is achingly vulnerable and honest as it explores how the worthiness you see in yourself impacts your relationships and dating. Much has been said about the film being a return for the rom-com and I think despite having some (peak) rom-com bits, Materialists is much more a drama exploring transformation. I often find myself reflecting on myself and where I’m at in life during the holiday season, especially this year since I’m not going home to my family at Thanksgiving. Am I the best I can be? Am I at the place where I want to be not for the ideal match but for myself? I worry about how I see myself weighing on the decisions I make more so out of what is good for the next step in life versus what is good for me. I think Celine Song nails the idea of how romance and love are both things you can still get it just is about how you see yourself offering yourself to someone to love and be loved. – Kenzie

Superman – Streaming on HBO

Superman is a movie I’d recommend families to watch over the Thanksgiving holiday. The superhero genre has become the go-to genre for families over the past decade and a half. In the past couple of years, the quality of superhero films has been quite hit-or-miss, so it isn’t the powerhouse it used to be. Superman is the film that should win everyone back over. James Gunn’s first official entry into the DCU is spectacular. Not only does it embrace the goofiness of the comic book genre, but it also doubles down on it. David Corenswet’s dual performance as Clark Kent and Superman is openhearted and earnest. He’s a good man, someone we should all strive to be like. Superman wears its heart on its sleeve, championing kindness and love over everything else. These themes should resonate with the true meaning of Thanksgiving. – Eva

Weapons – Streaming on HBO

Weapons may seem like an unconventional pick for a Thanksgiving holiday watch, but it has a lot going for it. It is genre-bending, so everybody will have something to latch onto. While everyone who watched the trailer knew to expect a horror film, nobody expected it to be as funny as it is. Also, the way the story is set up makes it a mystery, with how it jumps from person to person until the story clicks together. This screenplay is wholly original and one of my favorites from this year. The family aspect is built right into the story. Josh Brolin’s character is a father desperate to find his son by any means necessary, feelings that parents would have about their children in the same situation. As entertaining as Weapons is, it’ll have you reaching for your family and thanking the universe that nobody is in the same position as the poor children in the film. – Eva

Frankenstein – Streaming on Netflix

Frankenstein is one of the best films of the year and the perfect film for dysfunctional families. This can be the film to put on for your parents and side-eye them mid-movie to check if they are understanding the themes at hand. On one hand, this could be a jumping-off point to connect with your parents, or just a chance to enjoy the irony of their obliviousness. Beyond that, Frankenstein is a full-course meal of a film. Every aspect is immaculate, from the craftwork to the score to the performances. All of Thanksgiving dinner could be a conversation only about Jacob Elordi’s brilliant portrayal of the Creature. This was Guillermo del Toro’s dream project for many years, and you can see how much care went into every frame of the film. Also, there is immediate recognition of the name Frankenstein as it is steeped in pop culture, so everybody will have a sense of what they are signing up for when you push play. – Eva

Train Dreams – Streaming on Netflix

Train Dreams is one of the most beautiful films of the year, both visually and thematically. It reminds us of the fleeting beauty of life and the world around us: “Beautiful, ain’t it? All of it. Every bit of it.” Life doesn’t have to be extravagant; it can be modest and simple, yet just as extraordinary. You might finish the film feeling sad, but you’ll also feel happy at the same time, and your heart will be full, because Train Dreams isa beautiful reflection on life, grief, guilt, and the rare, aching kind of beauty of living a quieter life and letting the world hold you for a moment — the perfect film to remind you to be thankful for the life you’re living. – Mar

Jay Kelly – In Select Theaters (Streaming on Netflix 12/5)

Jay Kelly is surprisingly funny and witty, full of moments that will make you laugh before you even realize how sad they can be. Noah Baumbach blurs the lines between reality and fiction as Jay (George Clooney) revisits the “ghosts” of his past — the people he’s hurt or left behind to pursue his dream and do what he loves most. And when Jay finally asks, “Can I go again? I’d like another one,” that line feels both quietly devastating and hopeful; a small, honest admission that even as he looks back on the mistakes and missed connections of his life, he’s ready to try again, to do better, and to start reaching for the things that still matter which perfectly captures the essence of this holiday.  – Mar