Best Female Lead movies of 2025

Actors : Naomi Ackie, Eva Victor, Louis Cancelmi,
Directors : Eva Victor,

After a tragic event, a woman finds herself alone while everyone else continues with their lives as if nothing had happened.

Actors : Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renée Zellweger, Leo Woodall,
Directors : Michael Morris,

After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son's science teacher.

Actors : Gal Gadot, Rachel Zegler, Emilia Faucher,
Directors : Marc Webb,

A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs and a group of rebels to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen.

Actors : Raúl Castillo, Maika Monroe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead,
Directors : Michelle Garza Cervera,

An upscale suburban mom brings a new nanny, Polly Murphy, into her home, only to discover she is not the person she claims to be.

Actors : Denise Weinberg, Miriam Socarras, Rodrigo Santoro,
Directors : Gabriel Mascaro,

To maximize economic productivity, the Brazilian government orders elderly people to move to remote housing colonies. A 77-year-old woman refuses and embarks on a journey through the Amazon that will change her destiny forever.

Actors : Craig Robinson, Elias Janssen, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport,
Directors : Alexander Woo, Erik Benson,

Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.

Actors : Annamária Biluska, Marius Damian, Eszter Tompa,
Directors : Radu Jude,

Actors : Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie,
Directors : Mona Fastvold,

Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. Depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers' worship through song and dance, based on real events.

Actors : Andrea Gibson, Megan Falley, Tig Notaro,
Directors : Ryan White,

Facing an incurable diagnosis, two poet lovers embark on a poignant yet unexpectedly humorous exploration of love, mortality, and life's moments.

Actors : Davika Hoorne, Apasiri Nitibhon, Wisarut Himmarat,
Directors : Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke,

A spirit possesses a vacuum cleaner, causing many consequences.

Actors : Paula Beer, Barbara Auer, Philip Froissant,
Directors : Christian Petzold,

Actors : Gabriel Luna, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Mara,
Directors : Jess Varley,

When an astronaut crash-lands back to Earth, a General places her in quarantine for rehabilitation and testing. As disturbing events unfold, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her home.

Actors : Sonakshi Sinha, Suhail Nayyar, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal,
Directors : Kussh Sinha,

A skeptical author-investigator who debunks supernatural claims faces a case that challenges her rational beliefs and scientific worldview.

Actors : Caitlin Halderman, Abidzar Al Ghifari, Ariel Tatum,
Directors : Rako Prijanto,

Faced with financial difficulties, Sari agrees to be a blind date stand-in for Yasmin, her best friend unaware that her date turns out to be none other than Utama, the owner of the company where Sari works, whom she dislikes.

Actors : Lawrence Shou, Orion Lee, Lucy Liu,
Directors : Eric Lin,

Inspired by a harrowing true story, Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son.

Actors : Troy Kotsur, Nassar, Jess Alexander, Arjun Das, Kaali Venkat, Johnny Sequoyah, Abhirami, Gopi Gpr,
Directors : Vishal Venkat, Johannes Roberts,

Revolves around the people of the land and the immense capacity of humanity to stick together through anything.

Actors : Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson, Denise Gough,
Directors : Philippa Lowthorpe,

After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel.

Actors : Ryan Eggold, Alexandra Breckenridge, Tia Mowry,
Directors : Mike Rohl,

Taylor disguises as Santa at a resort to fund her daughter's ski lessons. Working with the charming manager Matthew, she finds holiday cheer and a chance at love amidst challenges.

Actors : Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel,
Directors : Rahul Ravindran,

A young woman explores love, compatibility and self-discovery during college, experiencing relationship complexities and personal growth.

Actors : Wanda Thompson, Jack Corbett Lynch, Sarah Corbett Lynch, Molly Martens Corbett, Jason Corbett, Jones Byrd,
Directors : Jenny Popplewell, Jessica Burgess,

A disturbing 911 call and horrific crime scene raise questions about Jason Corbett's death. His family shares memories and hidden realities beneath their perfect-looking life.