Upshot: Top 100 movie countdown

June 26, 2025

The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century

More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. See how their ballots stacked up.

By The New York Times

The Best Movies of the 21st Century: How Actors, Directors and Other Film Lovers Voted

To determine the best movies of the 21st century, we polled hundreds of celebrities. See how your favorite stars and directors voted.

By The New York Times

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