Best Movies of the Year: 2023

A city populated by the elements of nature? Check. A journey involving a boy, his sister, and a magical elephant? Check. And the most talked-about doll of the century? Of course! From cinema seats to our own couches, these titles held our full attention—and sparked important conversations, too. Editorial Director Betsy Bozdech and Head of Streaming Movies Beth Pratt carefully selected the titles on this list to showcase the best of the best movies released this year. Check out their great selections, and then dive into the rest of our favorite media picks from this year, linked below.

Check out the rest of our Best of 2023 favorites: TV Shows | Books | Video Games | Podcasts | U.K./International Films