What to Watch Right Now: Best Movies and TV Shows in 2025 (Ultimate Guide)
Hi! Still asking yourself what to watch tonight? You’re not alone — millions of people Google that every day. In this ultimate 2025 guide, we bring you the best new releases, series finales, hidden gems, and movie marathons from Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Prime Video, and beyond. Whether you crave adrenaline, laughs, love, or sci-fi magic, we’ve curated everything worth your screen time. Let’s jump into the best of what to watch in 2025 — without spoilers, only gems.
Watch Dune: Part Two (HBO Max), Stranger Things Season 5, Wicked, and The Last of Us Season 2. Stream them on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, or Prime Video.
1. Top Movies to Watch in 2025
Here’s a quick list of the most acclaimed and hyped movies of 2025, verified by Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.
| Title | Genre | Rating | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dune: Part Two | Sci-Fi Epic | 93% RT / 8.8 IMDb | HBO Max |
| Wicked | Musical Fantasy | 89% / 8.5 | Peacock |
| Gladiator II | Historical Action | 85% / 8.2 | Paramount+ |
| Mufasa: The Lion King | Animated Drama | 88% / 8.4 | Disney+ |
| Juror #2 | Thriller | 92% / 8.7 | HBO Max |
2. Best Series to Binge in 2025
Streaming platforms are dropping world-class series nonstop. These are the ones dominating social media and critics’ lists:
- Stranger Things Season 5 — Emotional finale, 9.2 IMDb.
- The Last of Us Season 2 — Brutal and beautiful storytelling.
- The Bear Season 4 — Chaos and emotion in every episode.
- Squid Game Season 3 — Tense, philosophical, shocking.
- Severance Season 2 — Mind-bending perfection.
3. Hidden Gems You Missed
- Conclave — Vatican thriller with Ralph Fiennes (94%).
- Perfect Days — Japanese minimalism and emotion (95%).
- Sing Sing — Inspiring prison drama (97%).
- Pachinko Season 2 — Korean historical epic (98%).
4. Final Tips for Streaming Smarter in 2025
- Use JustWatch and Reelgood to avoid endless scrolling.
- Rotate free trials (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+).
- Watch in 4K/HDR for top experience — especially Dune Part Two.
- Follow critics on Rotten Tomatoes and Letterboxd.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What to watch on Netflix right now?
Answer: Stranger Things S5, Squid Game S3, Arcane S2, The Night Agent S2.
What to watch on Disney+?
Answer: Mufasa, Moana 2, Thunderbolts*, Andor S2, Inside Out 2.
Where can I find what’s trending?
Answer: Use Google Trends for live search spikes.
