POPEYE Magazine December 2025 Issue

Masterpieces are usually films from the '70s or '80s, the kind of films our seniors saw in theaters.
But we've seen plenty of great films too.
We can probably even remember the temperature the day we saw that action blockbuster we rushed into IMAX on opening day, or that A24 film we unexpectedly came across at an artisan theater.
So, this time we're bringing you a film special focusing on masterpieces born in the 21st century.
Rediscover all the action, romance, and comedy that's passed before your eyes over the past quarter century.
Looking at it this way, there are plenty of films to love beyond the 20th century classics.
A "greatest hits" album of Popeye films, if you will.
So, what's your favorite?

200 Popeye films of the 21st century.

Days with Movies.
It all started with a fashion story. Movie theaters are great.

Wes Anderson's favorite 21st-century films.

My Best Movies of the 21st Century
MY BEST MOVIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Popeye's trusted movie buffs share their top five picks for the century.
Here, we'll take a closer look at their favorites.

The best movie rankings chosen by viewers.

POPEYE MOVIE AWARD

Why do I love Christopher Nolan?

Pedro Costa's 21st Century

Back in the day, at the arthouse theater. With Sho Miyake

Takashi Miike's 21st Century

ABC OF 21ST CENTURY MOVIES
The ABC of movies we've seen.

New movies from 2025 to 2026 that you'll want to hang on the wall and look forward to.