What is John Waters' favorite movie of 2025?

John Waters named Ari Aster's 'Eddington' as his favorite film of 2025.

What kind of movies does John Waters like?

John Waters favors films that are unconventional, darkly humorous, and feature complex or spiraling characters, often with a kinky or perverse edge.

Which actors are in John Waters' top-rated 2025 film 'Eddington'?

John Waters' favorite film of 2025, 'Eddington,' features Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal.

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Pope of Trash's 2025 Film Faves: Aster's 'Eddington' Tops List

5 Dec, 2025

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Summary

John Waters revealed his top 10 films of 2025, selecting 'Eddington' as the best.
Waters praised 'Eddington' for its humorous, kinky, and complex portrayal of characters.
The list also features diverse films like 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' and the Oslo Trilogy.

Pope of Trash's 2025 Film Faves: Aster's 'Eddington' Tops List

Director John Waters, affectionately known as the 'Pope of Trash,' has released his annual 'fucked-up favorites,' his top 10 films of 2025. Leading the pack is Ari Aster's Western, 'Eddington,' a film Waters describes as a disagreeable yet highly entertaining tale that mirrors the exhausting nature of modern politics with its unlikable yet compelling characters.

Waters' praise for 'Eddington' highlights its terrifying fun, confusing chastity, and kinky undertones, declaring his disdain for anyone who dislikes it. This choice echoes his 2023 endorsement of Aster's 'Beau Is Afraid,' noting a shared affinity for exploring characters on the edge of sanity and a disregard for conventional palatability.