IMDb’s Movie Meter Reveals a Year of High-Stakes Blockbusters

Superheroes, dinosaurs, F1 legends, and supernatural horrors dominate the buzz. Here’s what movie fans are most excited about in 2025, according to IMDb’s Movie Meter.

The IMDb Movie Meter is a real-time barometer of public interest, ranking films by user engagement. At the top for 2025 is Superman, James Gunn’s bold DC reboot featuring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. This fresh take on Clark Kent explores his early days balancing journalism, justice, and public scrutiny as Lex Luthor attempts to tear him down. It’s shaping up to be a cornerstone of the new DCU.

Hot on its heels is F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt as a veteran racer returning to the grid. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick‘s Joseph Kosinski and produced with support from Lewis Hamilton, it delivers authentic racing thrills and high-stakes drama. With a 7.9 IMDb rating, it’s already speeding ahead in fan interest. Meanwhile, Sinners, a supernatural thriller by Ryan Coogler, stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles. Set in 1930s Mississippi, it blends horror and folklore in one of the year’s most talked-about originals.

Franchise powerhouses remain strong: Jurassic World: Rebirth brings back prehistoric peril with Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, while 28 Years Later reignites the Rage virus in a gripping sequel from Danny Boyle. Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps marks a long-awaited MCU debut, and Netflix’s animated KPop Demon Hunters adds musical magic to the mix. Rounding out the list are the German sci-fi thriller Brick, the action-comedy Heads of State, and the long-awaited The Old Guard 2, returning Charlize Theron to the immortal battlefield.

IMDb Movie Meter Top 10 (2025)

1. F1: The Movie – IMDb 7.9
   Buckle up for full-throttle drama as Brad Pitt plays a legendary racer making a high-stakes comeback. With real Formula One footage, roaring engines, and a rookie to mentor, this Apple-backed blockbuster is already lapping the competition in buzz.
2. KPop Demon Hunters – IMDb 7.8
   What if your favorite girl group secretly hunted demons? This vibrant animated fantasy from Netflix merges catchy choreography with supernatural showdowns—where every high note could save the world.
3. Superman – IMDb 7.7
   James Gunn reinvents the Man of Steel with a grounded, emotional origin story. David Corenswet’s Superman isn’t just strong—he’s young, idealistic, and facing a world that’s not sure it wants a savior.
4. Sinners – IMDb 7.7
   Picture True Detective meets Lovecraft Country. In 1930s Mississippi, twin brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan) return home to open a juke joint—only to face ancient evil, racial tension, and blood-soaked secrets buried deep in the Delta.
5. 28 Years Later – IMDb 7.1
   Civilization survived, but at what cost? Danny Boyle’s gripping third chapter of the Rage virus saga explores life on a fortified island—where fear, isolation, and survival instincts clash once again. Jodie Comer leads a powerhouse cast.
6. Ballerina – IMDb 7.0
   In the John Wick universe, elegance is deadly. Ana de Armas delivers vengeance with grace as a ballet-trained assassin hunting her father’s killers. Expect poetic violence, raw emotion, and a haunting final role for Lance Reddick.
7. Heads of State – IMDb 6.4
   Ever wondered what would happen if the U.S. President and U.K. Prime Minister went rogue together? Idris Elba and John Cena bring the laughs and action in this globe-hopping buddy comedy filled with bullets, banter, and political absurdity.
8. Jurassic World: Rebirth – IMDb 6.2
   A rescue mission turns into a prehistoric nightmare. Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali lead a team on a remote island crawling with dinosaurs—where science, survival, and spectacle collide in the next evolution of the Jurassic saga.
9. Brick – IMDb 5.5
   One night, an entire apartment complex is sealed in by a mysterious wall. What’s outside? Who built it? And who can be trusted inside? This German psychological sci-fi thriller plays with paranoia, power, and claustrophobic dread.
10. The Old Guard 2 – IMDb 5.1
    Immortality has a cost. Charlize Theron returns with her band of eternal warriors in this action-packed sequel, where betrayal brews and ancient grudges erupt. Can they protect humanity when their own kind turns against them?