The 2025 New York Film Critics Circle Awards: A Breakdown of the Winners
The New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) has once again taken center stage in the awards season spotlight. On December 2, 2025, the prestigious organization, comprising 47 New York-based critics, unveiled its highly anticipated winners. Among the highlights: Benicio Del Toro's stellar performance in One Battle After Another earned him the Best Supporting Actor award, while Weapons claimed the prize for Best Film.
But the NYFCC's influence extends beyond this year's winners. In the past decade, nine of their Best Film picks have secured Oscar nominations for Best Picture, though none have yet claimed the top prize. Will 2025 be the year that breaks this cycle? Stay tuned as we delve into the winners and explore the impact of the NYFCC on the film industry.
Here's a breakdown of the 2025 NYFCC winners:
- Best Film: Weapons
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- Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another)
- Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (Weapons)
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- Animated Film: K-Pop Demon Hunters
- Cinematography: Sinners
- Nonfiction Film: My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow
- International Film: The Secret Agent
- First Film: Eephus
