"And with the potentially disruptive Warner Bros.-Netflix deal hanging in the balance, and already sending ripples through the industry, anything might go on in the future. This quiet December has elicited a collective year-end sigh among moviegoers ready to feast on cerebral and substantial fare during what is normally a critical period in the awards-hype cycle. But wait one doggone one minute there, it's a little premature to start in with the woe is Hollywood bit."
"For one thing, there is a dark horse chomping at the bit in the starting gates, and, based on knockout early screenings, Marty Supreme might well be, um, supreme. You can unwrap that great film on Christmas Day. And never discount the might of cinematic showman James Cameron. His latest Avatar installment is a work of staggering visual, if not storytelling, genius and is generating Oscar buzz too."
The 2025 film year was erratic, with sequels dominating the box office except when certain franchises failed. Pixar's Elio crashed at the box office, and many major Oscar contenders were released before the traditional December awards sprint. A potential Warner Bros.-Netflix deal introduced industry uncertainty and sent ripples through the market. December brought a quieter slate of awards-focused releases, though a highly praised dark-horse film is set for Christmas Day. James Cameron released an Avatar installment noted for staggering visuals and Oscar buzz. Several of the year's best films originated outside the United States. Ryan Coogler released Sinners, a genre-blending musical and historical piece celebrating Black America.
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