Barack Obama’s 2025 movie recommendations: Sinners, J Kelly, Hamnet and more
Former President Barack Obama maintained his annual practice by publicly releasing his 2025 selections for favorite movies, books and music. He has followed this tradition every December since his tenure in the White House.

As the year ends, former US President Barack Obama has kept up his established tradition by releasing an annual compilation of his favorite movies, books and music from 2025. This tradition, which started during his tenure in the White House, continues every December. michael b jordan sinnersleonardo dicaprio’s one fight after another And Paul Mescal’s Hamnett Also found mention in the list.
“As 2025 approaches, I’m continuing the tradition I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual list of favorite books, movies, and music. I hope you find something new to enjoy — and please send me any recommendations to check out,” the 64-year-old wrote on his X post.
Obama’s handpicked list of favorite movies of 2025 showcases a compelling mix of critic favorites and mainstream successes. The selection features awards contenders such as Paul Thomas Anderson’s American black comedies. one fight after anotherIncluding DiCaprio and the historical drama starring Sean Penn and Chloé Zhao HamnettFeaturing Paul Mescal. George Clooney comedy-drama is also named in the list jay kelly,
Apart from this, the former President also threw light on South Korean drama sentimental valueGrand Prix winner and acclaimed Park Chan-wook no other choiceRounding out the diverse mix is Ryan Coogler’s summer horror-action film sinnersIn which Michael B. Jordan played dual roles, Jafar Panahi was much discussed it was just an accident, train dreamsand documentaries Orwell: 2+2=5Which focuses on novelist George Orwell.
Portuguese neo-noir film, secret agent and Keanu Reeves-Aziz Ansari’s supernatural comedy good fortune It also found mention in Obama’s curated list.
Obama, a member of the Democratic Party, served as the 44th President of the United States From 20 January 2009 to 20 January 2017.


