“One Battle After Another” Dominates National Board of Review Awards: A Complete Rundown of the 2025 Winners
The National Board of Review (NBR) has announced its highly anticipated 2025 award winners, and Paul Thomas Anderson‘s “One Battle After Another” emerged as the clear frontrunner, securing five accolades including Best film. This marks a critically important moment in the awards season, signaling the film’s potential for continued success.
Here’s a detailed look at all the winners, insights into the selections, and what this means for yoru understanding of the year’s best cinema.
A Sweep for “One Battle After Another”
Anderson’s thriller resonated deeply with the NBR, a group comprised of film enthusiasts, filmmakers, academics, and young professionals. the film’s impact is undeniable, as NBR President Annie Schulhof noted, calling it “a bold, funny, and thrilling movie that is somehow one of the most significant films about the world we live in.”
The film’s wins included:
* Best Film: “One Battle After Another”
* Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”
* best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, “One battle After Another”
* Best Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro, “One Battle After Another”
* Breakthrough Performance: Chase Infiniti, “One Battle After Another”
This impressive haul follows recent wins at the Gotham Awards and recognition from the New York Film Critics Circle, solidifying “One Battle After Another” as a major contender this awards season.
Beyond the Blockbuster: Recognizing Diverse Talent
While “One Battle After Another” took centre stage,the NBR awards also celebrated a range of extraordinary talent and filmmaking across various categories. You’ll find a wealth of compelling stories and performances recognized below.
* Best Actress: Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
* Best Supporting Actress: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, “Sentimental Value”
* Best Directorial Debut: Eva Victor, “Sorry, Baby”
* Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”
* Best Adapted Screenplay: Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar, “Train Dreams”
* Best Animated feature: “Arco”
* Best International Film: “It Was Just an Accident”
* Best Documentary: “Cover-Up”
These awards demonstrate the NBR’s commitment to recognizing both established and emerging voices in the film industry.
NBR’s Top 10 Films of 2025
The NBR also released its list of the Top 10 Films of 2025, offering a curated selection of standout movies from the year. This list provides a great starting point for your own cinematic exploration.
Here are the films, presented in alphabetical order:
- “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
- “F1”
- “Frankenstein”
- “Jay Kelly”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “Rental Family”
- “Sinners”
- “Train Dreams”
- “Wake up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”
- “Wicked: for Good”
Celebrating the Winners in New York City
The NBR will host a gala event on January 13th in New York City to celebrate the award winners. Hosted by Willie Geist, the event promises to be a highlight of the awards season calendar.
What This means for You
The National Board of Review awards offer a valuable perspective on the best films of the year. Whether you’re a dedicated cinephile or simply looking for your next movie night selection, these awards provide a trusted guide to quality filmmaking. Keep “One Battle After Another” on your radar, and explore the othre winning films to discover some hidden gems.