Streaming platform Kinopoisk has released its list of the most-watched movies and TV series throughout 2025, and the results are impressive. In less than 12 months, a total of 160 titles managed to reach more than one million viewers. This figure marks a sharp increase of about 33 percent compared to 2024. Interestingly, viewers showed a clear preference for locally produced Russian content over foreign titles.
In the TV series category, Fisher claimed the top spot. The series attracted around six million viewers, making it the most-watched show of the year. It was followed by Bodyguards, which recorded 5.3 million viewers, and Comeback, watched by about 5.2 million users. These numbers highlight how strong audience interest is in locally rooted stories that feel relatable and close to everyday life.
For feature films, the top position was taken by Anora, an Oscar-winning movie that drew approximately 4.2 million viewers. This achievement made Anora the most popular film on Kinopoisk in 2025.
Children’s content and animation also showed outstanding performance. Throughout the year, 32 animated films and series successfully surpassed the one-million-viewer mark. In addition, three anime titles made it into the popular list: Gachiakuta, Blue Lock, and Attack on Titan. This proves that animation and anime continue to have a strong and loyal fan base.
A new all-time record was also set in 2025. The animated series Masha and the Bear attracted more than 10 million viewers, making it the most-watched title in the entire history of Kinopoisk. Previously, this record was held by the series Trigger.
Among international projects, aside from Anora, several foreign titles also made it into the top rankings. These include A Working Man, the animated series Ladybug and Cat Noir, and the classic adaptation The Count of Monte Cristo. Even so, local productions clearly dominated viewing trends throughout the year.
Here is the list of the 20 most popular movies and TV series on Kinopoisk in 2025:
Fisher, TV series
Bodyguards, TV series
Comeback, TV series
Three Cats, TV series
Lily of the Valley, TV series
Daddy’s Daughters New, TV series
Anora, movie
Red Polyana, TV series
Unprincipled in St. Petersburg, TV series
Kraken, movie
Dad 2 Grandfather, movie
Masha and the Bear, animated series
The Wizard of the Emerald City The Yellow Brick Road, movie
A Working Man, movie
About That, TV series
Univer Young, TV series
Little Brownie Kuzya, movie
Method, TV series
Ladybug and Cat Noir, animated series
The Count of Monte Cristo, movie
Looking at this list, it is clear that Kinopoisk viewers in 2025 enjoyed a wide range of content, from drama and comedy to children’s animation, anime, and feature films. So, which of these titles have you already watched?
