One Battle Wins 2025 Film Critics Awards
- The National Society of Film Critics (NSFC) announced its 60th annual awards on January 4, 2026, recognizing cinematic achievements of 2025.
- "One Battle After Another" wasn't the only film celebrated.The NSFC also honored outstanding achievements in cinematography,experimental filmmaking,and films awaiting U.S.
- The cinematography award recognized Autumn Durald Arkapaw's work on Sinners, while Basma al-Sharif's Morning Circle was lauded as the best experimental film of the year.
National society of Film Critics Awards: “One Battle After Another” Wins Best Picture
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The National Society of Film Critics (NSFC) announced its 60th annual awards on January 4, 2026, recognizing cinematic achievements of 2025. Paul Thomas AndersonS “One Battle after Another” took the top prize for Best Picture.
key Winners
“One Battle After Another” wasn’t the only film celebrated.The NSFC also honored outstanding achievements in cinematography,experimental filmmaking,and films awaiting U.S. distribution.
- best Picture: One Battle After Another, Paul thomas Anderson
- Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners
- Best Experimental Film: Morning circle, Basma al-Sharif
- Special Award for a Film Awaiting U.S.Distribution: Landmarks, Lucrecia Martel
The cinematography award recognized Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s work on Sinners, while Basma al-Sharif’s Morning Circle was lauded as the best experimental film of the year. Lucrecia Martel’s Landmarks received a special award acknowledging its quality despite limited U.S. availability.
Runners-Up and Notable Mentions
The NSFC also acknowledged runners-up in several categories,highlighting the breadth of critical acclaim in 2025.
- Best Cinematography (Runners-up): Adolpho Veloso,Train dreams; Michael Bauman,One Battle After Another
Michael Bauman’s cinematography on “One Battle After Another” earned a runner-up position,demonstrating the film’s strong technical achievements beyond its narrative impact.
about the National Society of Film Critics
Founded in 1966, the National Society of Film Critics is an organization of prominent film critics from across the united States. The NSFC aims to foster critical discussion and recognize excellence in filmmaking. The NSFC website provides further details about the organization and its members.