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Metro
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix movie hits 164 million views as top films of 2025 so far are revealed
Chloe Johnson Published July 18, 2025 3:51pm Link is copied Comments It isn't just the weather that's heating up - Netflix has released its report on what exactly we've loved in 2025 so far. Yep, it has actually been half of the year already. It turns out we're no longer seeking comfort in our film habits. While there are a few happy watches, genres like horror, thriller and action are proving hugely popular. If you're looking for a film to switch on, read on to find out which 10 films you should be giving a whirl this weekend… (Picture:) Is Despicable Me 4 a horror? Some parents might say yes. At number 10 on our list with just under 70 million views is the fourth film in the iconic, minion-mania-inspiring franchise. If you haven't kept up: Gru now has a new baby (Gru Jnr.) who is intent on tormenting him, while a criminal mastermind intent on revenge is released from prison. There are, of course, plenty of yellow creatures - don't say we didn't warn you (Picture: Illumination Universal Pictures/REX/Shutterstock) For those that want something a bit grittier to sink your teeth into, Ad Vitam - Latin meaning: 'for life' - might be the one to watch this weekend. This film is a French thriller following Franck Lazareff who, after escaping a murder attempt, must find his wife Leo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men (Picture: Christophe Brachet/Netflix) This Mexican action film with over 71 million views follows a team of officers battling a dangerous cartel. Bonus: it has a short run-time at only 85 minutes, so if you're always the one falling asleep at long, meandering movies, this might be for you (Picture: Counterattack - Netflix) If you absolutely can't wait to see our favourite Eggo-loving Eleven in Stranger Things 5 out in November, look no further. Millie Bobby Brown teams up with Chris Pratt in this dystopian action film to star as Michelle, who is embarking on a perilous adventure navigating a crumbling society in search of her missing brother. There's also robots (Picture: Paul Abell/Netflix) Take a breather from the thrillers and action with the sixth film on our list, coming in with a whopping 74 million views. Who doesn't love our favourite fluffy best friends? In this sequel, Max meets a sheepdog named Rooster on a farm and tries to help him overcome his fears. Cute! (Picture: Universal Studios) Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell and Quelin Sepulveda are just a few of the stars we see in Havoc, a film about a drug deal gone wrong and a bruised detective who must uncover corruption and fight his way through the criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son. Sound enticing? 87 million people thought so (Picture: Netflix) Netflix's new bilingual action thriller follows a former special forces soldier who has PTSD and is trying to find her missing son, with conspiracies unravelling underfoot. However, despite almost 88 million views, on Rotten Tomatoes it has a 49% rating - so maybe the charm is in its hit or miss quality (Picture: Sasha Ostrov) Would you rather watch a rom-com? Sofia Carson stars in The Life List as a young woman tasked by her mother to complete her teenage bucket list who finds herself (and love) in the process. This film, with just shy of 100 million views, is about grief, love and heartbreak - so prepare the tissues... (Picture: Nicole Rivelli/Netflix ©2025) Have you ever had a really, really bad day? Well, maybe this film will make it feel a little less awful. Janiyah Wiltkinson (Taraji P. Henson) is a single mother who has a truly dreadful day as she ends up embroiled in a shocking turn of events. We can't spoil it - but there's a reason this film is classified as a psychological crime drama, and why it has 103 million views... (Picture: Chip Bergmann/Perry Well Films 2) Told you action movies are hot right now. Finally, we have Back in Action, with a star studded cast; think Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott… can you see why it's been viewed 165 million times since its release in mid January? This film follows elite spies Matt (Jamie Foxx) and Emily (Cameron Diaz) fifteen years after they vanished from the CIA to start a family. The pair are forced to jump back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown (Picture: AP)
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jodie Foster's 'Vie Privee' receives 10-minute ovation at Cannes
Jodie Foster's latest film, 'Vie Privee' (A Private Life), premiered out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a 10-minute standing ovation. Jodie Foster 's latest film, ' Vie Privee ' (A Private Life), premiered out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival , receiving a 10-minute standing ovation. As per Deadline, the French-language mystery film stars Foster as renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner, who becomes convinced that one of her patient's deaths was a murder and decides to investigate. Foster worked closely with director Rebecca Zlotowski, who also co-wrote the film. "We reviewed the whole film, word for word, for six or seven hours straight," Foster said, as quoted by Deadline. "I knew then that Rebecca was someone who took her work very seriously; that she had specific ideas for every aspect of the film," Foster added. The film features an ensemble cast, including Daniel Auteuil , Virginie Efira, Mathieu Amalric, Vincent Lacoste, and Luana Bajrami . Sony Pictures Classics acquired North America and Latin America rights to the film, while Ad Vitam will handle distribution in France. For Foster, 'Vie Privee' marks her first French-language role in two decades, following her appearance in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'A Very Long Engagement' in 2005. Fluent in French, Foster has appeared in several Gallic productions throughout her career. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Cannes 2025: From Anupam Kher to Urvashi Rautela, a look at India at Cannes so far
As the French Riviera basks a brand new selection of film's from around the world, the 78th Cannes Film Festival (May 13–24) is already proving to be another big year for Indian representation. No longer an intermittent presence, India has made its mark this year with a mix of films in competition, fashion-forward appearances, and veteran presences that has been speaking volumes of its growing cultural clout on a stage like Cannes. Filmmaker and Cannes 2024 icon Payal Kapadia, who made history last year by becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Prix for All We Imagine As Light, returns to Cannes this year as a member of the festival's main jury. Among the key highlights is director Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, which is premiering in the Un Certain Regard section, exactly a decade after his debut feature Masaan was screened at Cannes. Backed by Dharma Productions and co-produced by Adar Poonawalla and others, Homebound features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in leading roles. The film has drawn international attention, with veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese joining the project as executive producer. Some bonds carry us through. Presenting the first poster for HOMEBOUND, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa & Janhvi Kapoor. Premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on 21st May 2025. — Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) May 14, 2025 'I have seen Neeraj's first film Masaan in 2015, and I loved it,' Scorsese said in a statement. 'Neeraj has made a beautifully crafted film that's a significant contribution to Indian cinema.' French distribution for Homebound has been secured through Ad Vitam, a company known for handling several award-winning international titles. Cannes will also seen the return of Satyajit Ray's 1970 classic Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) in a newly restored 4K version. The screening will be attended by Sharmila Tagore, who starred in the original film. The restoration is part of the festival's broader effort to spotlight landmark works from world cinema. In La Cinef, a section dedicated to film school projects, A Doll Made Up of Clay was selected. The short film, by Ethiopian student Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay currently studying in Kolkata, touches on themes of migration and unrealised dreams. Veteran actor Anupam Kher is in Cannes for the premiere of his new film Tanvi the Great, scheduled for May 17. During his visit, Kher reunited with Robert De Niro, with whom he co-starred in Silver Linings Playbook. De Niro, who received an honorary Palme d'Or this year, was introduced to Shubhangi, the lead actor in Kher's film. Indian actors and public figures have also made appearances on the red carpet. Urvashi Rautela attended the opening ceremony and the screening of Patir un jour (Leave One Day), wearing a multicoloured strapless gown and carrying a parrot-shaped crystal clutch that drew significant attention on social media. Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez represented Indian cinema under the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema initiative. She was one of six global honourees recognised for their work in film. Fernandez expressed her appreciation in a social media post, saying she was 'delighted to be an honouree' and to be part of a platform supporting female storytellers. First-time attendee Nitanshi Goel, who starred in Lapataa Ladies, made her Cannes debut this year. While her red carpet gown attracted notice, it was her second outfit — a lehenga saree paired with a pearl-embellished hairpiece featuring miniature portraits of Indian cinema legends — that received particular attention for its tribute to the history of Indian film. Alia Bhatt, who was slated to make her Cannes debut as a L'Oréal ambassador, has postponed her trip. According to sources, the decision was made in light of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. Bhatt's team has not ruled out a visit later in the festival, depending on how the situation develops. Cannes veteran Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as well as Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Aditi Rao Hydari, are among the many expected to walk the red carpet.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Homebound': First poster of Neeraj Ghaywan's next, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, unveiled
The makers of Homebound, the highly anticipated new feature from National Award-winning director Neeraj Ghaywan, unveiled the film's first poster on Wednesday (May 14). The film, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, is set to make its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the ongoing 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the banner backing the film, unveiled the poster on their social media handles. The poster features an elated Jethwa piggybacking on Khatter. Some bonds carry us through. Presenting the first poster for HOMEBOUND, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa & Janhvi Kapoor. Premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on 21st May 2025. — Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) May 14, 2025 Homebound marks Ghaywan's long-awaited return to the big screen and to Cannes, a decade after his debut film Masaan premiered at the festival and won two awards. The film joins a diverse slate in Un Certain Regard, a section of the Cannes Film Festival devoted to highlighting emerging talent. Among the other films featured this year are Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut Eleanor the Great, Akinola Davies Jr's My Father's Shadow, Diego Céspedes' The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo and Harris Dickinson's Urchin. Interestingly, in an exciting turn, veteran Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese recently joined Ghaywan's project as an executive producer. 'I have seen Neeraj's first film Masaan in 2015, and I loved it, so when Mélita Toscan du Plantier sent me the project of his second film, I was curious. I loved the story, the culture and was willing to help. Neeraj has made a beautifully crafted film that's a significant contribution to Indian cinema. I am glad the movie is an official selection at Un Certain Regard in Cannes this year,' said Scorsese on the collaboration. Homebound has also secured French distribution through Ad Vitam, the acclaimed distributor behind celebrated international films, including Oscar-winners A Fantastic Woman and Son of Saul, which also won the Grand Prix at Cannes. The film is produced by Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier serving as co-producers.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Martin Scorsese comes on-board as executive producer for Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound
Legendary filmmaker . The film, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, is set to make its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 14 to 25. Homebound marks Neeraj's long-awaited return to the big screen and to Cannes, a decade after his debut film Masaan (2015) premiered at the festival and won two awards. Reflecting on this collaboration, Neeraj said: "To have an icon like Mr. Scorsese lend his name to Homebound is an honour beyond words. I am grateful to our co-producer Melita Toscan, who introduced us to him. Mr. Scorsese mentored us through the screenplay and multiple rounds of editing. He listened with care, understood the cultural context, and offered thoughtful, incisive notes each time. His kindness and commitment are extraordinary, and to have him nurture our film has been both a rare privilege and a profoundly humbling experience." Talking about the collaboration, Scorsese said, 'I have seen Neeraj's first film Masaan in 2015 and I loved it, so when Mélita Toscan du Plantier sent me the project of his second film, I was curious. I loved the story, the culture and was willing to help. Neeraj has made a beautifully crafted film that's a significant contribution to Indian cinema. I am glad the movie is an official selection at Un Certain Regard in Cannes this year.' Sharing his thoughts on the film, producer Karan Johar shared, " Homebound is an extraordinary confluence of talent, vision, and storytelling at its finest. Having Martin Scorsese, a true legend of cinema, lend his wisdom and support to Neeraj's remarkable vision elevates our film to a rare artistic height.' Homebound has been produced by Karan, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier as co-producers. It has also secured French distribution through Ad Vitam, the acclaimed distributor behind celebrated international films, including Oscar-winners A Fantastic Woman (2017) and Son of Saul (2015), which also won the Grand Prix at Cannes.
