Summer 2025’s box office brought billion-dollar nostalgia, franchise crowding, and a global shake-up. Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake became the only film to crack the $1 billion worldwide mark, while Jurassic World: Rebirth anchored the season despite stiff competition. Horror scored big with Final Destination: Bloodlines and Weapons, proving the genre’s staying power. But the real story was international—China’s animated juggernaut Ne Zha 2 crossed $2 billion, reshaping the global box office landscape.

Even with a domestic total of $3.67 billion—just shy of last summer—Hollywood faced cannibalization, as superhero tentpoles like Fantastic Four: First Steps and Superman undercut each other. Still, fresh surprises like Brad Pitt’s racing drama F1 showed audiences crave more than legacy IP. Join us as we break down the Top 10 Films of Summer 2025, the winners, the disappointments, and what’s next with Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Sinners, leading into awards season.

The Worthy Boys are lying on the couch and confronting our past traumas, because Ordinary People won Best Picture at the 53rd Academy Awards!

Robert Redford’s directorial debut stunned Hollywood by beating out heavyweights like Raging Bull and The Elephant Man. But maybe it was the right call. Ordinary People didn’t shout—it listened. It told the story of a family drowning in grief, trying—and failing—to connect.

With devastating performances, restrained direction, and emotional honesty, the film resonated with audiences and critics alike. It went on to win four Oscars: Best Picture for producer Ronald L. Schwary, Best Director for Robert Redford, Best Supporting Actor for Timothy Hutton, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Alvin Sargent.

Too quiet for some. Just right for others. What do you think—did Ordinary People deserve the crown?

The Worthy Boys return with a break down of the divorce-drama, Kramer vs. Kramer. The 1979 Best Picture winner featured harrowing lead performances highlighted by Dustin Hoffman's Best Actor win. Ben and Jon share their thoughts on the film's strong screenplay, simplistic approach and tackling changing social issues allowing the actors shine in the finished film. At the 52nd Academy Awards, Kramer vs. Kramer took home 5 Oscars that night with a powerful speech by Hoffman during his Best Actor win. Tune in to find out what we think about this Best Picture winning film.

The 97th Academy Awards have arrived, and on this episode of Worthy, Ben and Jon dive into their final predictions! They’ll break down each category, analyze the tightest races, and debate who they think should win versus who will take home the gold. Is Anora or Conclave the big winner? Does Demi Moore break Jon’s heart for Best Actress? And who emerges with the most awards for the night?

Tune in for the full Oscars breakdown!

Think Ben and Jon got it all wrong? Let them know at worthysubmissions@gmail.com

The Oscars are finally here and on this episode of Worthy, Ben and Jon will share their predictions for the 97th Academy Awards. They will breakdown the state of each category race, who they think will win and who they would've picked if they had Oscar votes! Is it Anora or Conclave? Does Demi Moore win Jon's heart as Best Actress? Who wins in the Short Film categories?? Tune in and find out on this Oscars Predictions episode.

Why are Ben and Jon wrong on their Oscar takes? Let them know at worthysubmissions@gmail.com

The Worthy Boys are trading their tuxedos for camouflage as we break down one of the most harrowing Best Picture winners—The Deer Hunter!

Directed by Michael Cimino and starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep, The Deer Hunter is a haunting exploration of war’s psychological toll. From the steel mills of Pennsylvania to the horrors of Vietnam, the film delivers gut-wrenching realism and unforgettable performances.

Its infamous Russian roulette sequences remain some of the most intense moments in cinematic history, symbolizing both the chaos of war and its devastating effects. At the 51st Academy Awards, The Deer Hunter won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Christopher Walken.

But its win wasn’t without controversy—some hailed it as a masterpiece, while others criticized its depiction of the Vietnam War.

So, is The Deer Hunter one of the greatest war films ever made? Or is it too emotionally punishing to revisit? Let us know your thoughts!

Welcome to Worthy’s Top 10 Films of 2024!

From unraveling the mysteries of the Vatican to exploring a troubled marriage to reimagining a horror classic, 2024 showcases the incredible diversity of this year’s filmmaking. Together, they prove that cinematic excellence wears many hats—sometimes a cassock, sometimes a fur-lined cloak, and sometimes, well...nothing at all!

The Worthy Boys are discussing 2024’s biggest surprises and disappointments, sharing thoughts on movies that soared beyond expectations and those that left us wanting more. From epic sagas to intimate character studies, we’re here to reflect on the films that made us laugh, cry, and scream.

Of course, we want to hear from you, too! Share your favorite films from 2024 with us on our Instagram @worthypodcast or via email at worthysubmissions@gmail.com.

It's the 50th Academy Awards and the 50th episode of Worthy's journey through all the Best Picture winners!

Ben and Jon start off the podcast with their own awards, The Worthies, for the best of the Best Picture winners from the 41st to the 50th Academy Awards. The Worthy Boys then dive into the 1977 Best Picture winner, Annie Hall from Woody Allen.

Is Annie Hall worthy of the Best Picture award of 1977? Tell us how we’re wrong at worthysubmissions@gmail.com.