Movies Update: Special Edition — The Best Movies of the 21st Century
Plus, see what your favorite celebrity voted for.
Movies Update
June 23, 2025

Dear readers,

Are you ready for a different kind of summer blockbuster? Starting today through Friday, we’re revealing the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, a list that’s sure to spark conversation. We surveyed more than 500 Hollywood insiders, including Oscar-winning actors and directors, to arrive at a lineup that ranges from raunchy comedies to esoteric art films.

Today, you can take a look at the movies ranked from 100 to 81. Check back each day this week for further additions to the list.

TODAY: UNVEILING NO. 100-81

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