New York Film Critics Circle Awards 'One Battle After Another' Top Prize; Wagner Moura, Rose Byrne Take Acting Honors

The New York Film Critics Circle has revealed its 2025 award recipients, sparking excitement among cinema enthusiasts. While some victories were anticipated, the lineup also featured several surprising outcomes.

Paul Thomas Anderson's darkly comedic thriller One Battle After Another emerged as a major winner, claiming two awards, including Best Feature Film. This follows its recent recognition at the Gotham Awards, where it also earned top honors. Benicio Del Toro, portraying Sergeant St. Carlos in the film, received the Best Supporting Actor award, marking his second NYFCC triumph since winning Best Actor for Traffic in 2000.

Brazil's official Oscar contender, The Secret Agent, secured two significant awards: Best International Feature and Best Actor for Wagner Moura. Jafar Panahi earned the Best Director award for It Was Just an Accident, adding to the evenings highlights.

In an unexpected turn, Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Zach Cregger's Weapons, making the category particularly competitive as the awards season progresses. Rose Byrne captured Best Actress for her performance in Mary Bronstein's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, marking her first major acting accolade of the season.

Complete List of Winners 2025 NYFCC Awards

• Best Director: Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident
• Best Actor: Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent
• Best Actress: Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs Id Kick You
• Best Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan, Weapons
• Best Screenplay: Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, Marty Supreme
• Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners
• Best Non-Fiction Film: My Undesirable Friends: Part I Last Air in Moscow

Author: Lucas Grant