The IMDb ranks films by popularity, based on votes from millions of users worldwide. The official Top 250 is notoriously difficult to complete; it is dynamic and updated daily.
The list below is a static snapshot of the IMDb Top 250 at 1 January 2026, making it easier to complete.
Compared with a year ago, there are 7 new entries:
153. The Chaos Class Failed the Class: Hababam Sinifi Sinifta Kaldi (1975)
162. The Best of Youth, aka La Meglio Gioventù (2003)
166. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (2025)
226. Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, aka Gekijô-ban Chensô Man Reze-hen (2025)
245. Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)
246. Drishyam (2015)
247. Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train (2020)
250. Andhadhun (2018)
7 films were displaced:
A Man Escaped, Into the Wild, Groundhog Day, Amores Perros, The Help, Rebecca, and Cool Hand Luke.
For rankings movement and further IMDb statistics, see:
http://top250.info/charts/?2026/01/01
Static IMDb lists for 2020–2025 are available by clicking my username.
