MoviePeek Forget box office numbers — if it’s not trending on Letterboxd, it’s not trending at all.
Letterboxd has become the unofficial pulse of Gen Z’s taste in film. And in 2025, its Top 50 list is more chaotic, emotional, and meme-worthy than ever. From existential horror to queer sci-fi, this year’s favorites are rewriting what “popular” even means.
Leading the pack is Friendship, a quiet drama about two teens navigating grief and gender identity. It’s not flashy, but it’s real — and Gen Z is obsessed. TikTok edits of its final scene are everywhere, and the film’s Letterboxd reviews read like diary entries.
Also climbing the charts: The Life of Chuck, Companion, and One of Them Days. These films aren’t just good — they’re Why it’s trending: Letterboxd isn’t just a review site — it’s a community. Gen Z uses it to log feelings, not just films. The Top 50 reflects that. It’s less about genre and more about vibe. Final Take: If you want to know what’s really resonating with young audiences, skip the critics and scroll Letterboxd. It’s raw, real, and refreshingly weird.
Letterboxd Updates Its Top 50 Films of 2025 – Are Your Favorites On It?