8 Best Streaming Movies of 2025, Ranked

Many movies you’d normally see in theaters are now available on streaming services, but only a few were released directly to streaming, bypassing theaters altogether (though some had very limited theatrical runs). Here are eight of the best movies released for streaming between January 1 and December 17, 2025—a great accomplishment for each film. Now’s the perfect time to get comfortable, grab the remote, and enjoy the show with some popcorn!

Bridgerton Trailer Reveals How the New Season Adapts An Iconic Fairytale

Just in time for the holidays, Netflix has dropped the full trailer for Bridgerton season 4, hinting at a fairytale with a surprising new angle. While the trailer shows glimpses of other storylines, the season will mainly follow Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his pursuit of a captivating woman he met at a masked ball. What Benedict doesn’t realize is that this woman, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), is the illegitimate daughter of an Earl, meaning she doesn’t share the same social standing as him. This secret could cause a scandal – exactly the kind Lady Whistledown and her readers love – and potentially ruin Benedict’s reputation.

Robert Downey Jr. Debuted As His Best Non-MCU Character 16 Years Ago Today (& We’re Still Waiting For a Third Movie)

I remember being so excited when Robert Downey Jr. became Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s movie! It came out on Christmas Day in 2009 and was based on the classic stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The film takes place in 1890 and follows Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson (played by Jude Law), as they investigate the strange crimes of Lord Blackwood, who seems to have come back to life. It was a massive hit, earning over $524 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, and led to another great movie in 2011. We’re all still hoping for a third one, though!

Nobody Remembers This Incredible Early 2000s Xbox Series

Released early in the life of the original Xbox, Blinx: The Time Sweeper was Microsoft’s attempt to create a vibrant and imaginative game that could compete with popular titles on other consoles. While it had the potential to become a major franchise, it didn’t achieve the same success as iconic Xbox series like Halo and Gears of War, and was eventually forgotten.

7 Greatest Betrayals in DC Comics History

DC Comics is full of surprising twists, but some betrayals really stand out. Here’s a look at seven of the most shocking moments, from a team leader hurting a close friend to a famous hero turning against everyone.

Should Blizzard Finally Make a New StarCraft?

It’s been ten years since StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, the last completely new installment in the series, and it ended things on a strong note. Since then, the franchise has seen only minor additions like the Nova Covert Ops DLC, a 2017 remastered version of the original game, and some projects that were ultimately cancelled. As a fan, I have mixed feelings. I’d love to see more StarCraft and believe there’s potential for great new stories, but I also worry about spoiling the series’ perfect conclusion.