Free time is a rare thing — which is all the more reason to make sure you’re downtime isn’t going to waste. To help out, we’ve put together this list of our favorite games, TV shows, and movies from 2025. It’s a space designed to make the process of finding something to play or watch as easy as possible, as we share recommendations for things that are streaming, in theaters, or available on all manner of gaming devices.
The best entertainment of 2025
A regularly-updated list of our favorites.
The new show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan isn’t afraid to take things slow.
Andrew Webster
Yorgos Lanthimos’ new dark comedy gets at the heart of what makes this era of conspiracy theories feel so bleak.
Charles Pulliam-Moore
The director builds on a familiar story with a new level of detail and heart.
Andrew Webster
The new show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan isn’t afraid to take things slow.
Andrew Webster
Yorgos Lanthimos’ new dark comedy gets at the heart of what makes this era of conspiracy theories feel so bleak.
Charles Pulliam-Moore
The director builds on a familiar story with a new level of detail and heart.
Andrew Webster
It’s also a collection that will grow over time, as we keep adding our favorites throughout the year. (And if that’s not enough, you can also check out our running list of our current favorite indie games.) So keep checking back, and make good use of that precious time.
