The Philadelphia Film Critics Circle have named One Battle After Another as the best film of 2025.  I guess it makes sense.  When you live in Philadelphia, life is one battle after another.

Best Film
Winner: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Runner-Up: SINNERS

Best Director
Winner: Paul Thomas Anderson – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Runner-Up: Ryan Coogler – SINNERS

Best Actress
Winner: Jessie Buckley – HAMNET
Runner-Up: Rose Byrne – IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU

​Best Actor
Winner: Michael B. Jordan – SINNERS
Runner-Up: Ethan Hawke – BLUE MOON

Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Teyana Taylor – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
​Runner-Up: Wunmi Mosaku – SINNERS

​Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Benicio del Toro – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Runner-Up: Delroy Lindo – SINNERS

Best Screenplay
Winner: SINNERS
Runner-Up: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

Best Score/Soundtrack
Winner: SINNERS
Runner-Up: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

Best Directorial Debut
Winner: Charlie Polinger – THE PLAGUE
Runner-Up: Eva Victor – SORRY, BABY

Best Breakthrough Performance
Winner: Chase Infiniti – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Runner-Up: Miles Caton – SINNERS

Best Cinematography
Winner: SINNERS
Runner-Up: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

Best Documentary
Winner: GRAND THEFT HAMLET
Runner-Up: ORWELL: 2+2=5

​Best Foreign Film
Winner: IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
Runner-Up: SENTIMENTAL VALUE

Best Animated Film
Winner: KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
Runner-Up: ZOOTOPIA 2

Best Ensemble
Winner: SINNERS
Runner-Up: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

The Steve Friedman Award
For a person or film that drives major public discourse on a topic or issue
SINNERS

The Elaine May Award
For a deserving person or film that brings awareness to a story from a woman’s perspective
IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU

The Cheesesteak Award (Sponsored by Philips Steaks)
Winner: SUPERMAN
Runner-up: PREDATOR: BADLANDS