The New York Film Critics Circle Awards are Here! Get ready, film fanatics, because the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) is in the midst of selecting its winners for the 2025 awards! This prestigious group, known for its discerning taste, is currently casting its votes, and the results are starting to roll in. Last year, the NYFCC chose The Brutalist as the Best Film of 2024.
So, what's the buzz this year? The first award announced was for Best First Film, which went to Eephus. Following that, The Secret Agent took home the prize for Best International Film.
Early winners are already making waves! We've seen Benicio del Toro snag Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, while KPop Demon Hunters earned Best Animated Film. My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow won Best Nonfiction Film, and Amy Madigan was honored with Best Supporting Actress for her work in Weapons.
Here's a glimpse of the winners so far:
- Best Film: To be announced
- Best Director: To be announced
- Best Actor: To be announced
- Best Actress: To be announced
- Best Screenplay: To be announced
- Best Supporting Actor: Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan, Weapons
- Best Animated Film: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Cinematography: Sinners
- Best First Film: Eephus
- Best International Film: The Secret Agent
- Best Nonfiction Film: My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow
The Hollywood Reporter will be diligently updating the list of winners as they are announced, so keep refreshing for the latest updates!
Founded way back in 1935, the NYFCC comprises critics from various media outlets, including daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, and online publications. Every December, this influential group convenes in New York to deliberate and vote on the best films of the previous year.
But here's where it gets interesting: In addition to the standard categories like Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Actress, the NYFCC also bestows special awards. These honors recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the art of cinema. This includes producers, directors, actors, writers, critics, historians, film restorers, and service organizations. It's a testament to the wide-ranging impact of filmmaking.
The award winners will be celebrated in New York in January.
What do you think of the early winners? Do you agree with the NYFCC's choices so far? Which films are you hoping to see win? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
