Barack Obama is known for being an avid consumer of films, books, shows, and music. At the end of every year, the former President of the United States curates a list of his favorite works from pop culture, spanning across genres as well as generations. A literary tradition that began during his time in the White House, the yearly list gives the audience a glimpse of Obama's taste, as well as some recommendations. Obama's annual list, consisting of his favorite films, books, shows, and music for the year 2025, was released today! It includes titles like Hamnet and Sinners, among others. So let's get into the details and find out all the names.Barack Obama unveils his favorite movies of 2025On December 19, 2025, Barack Obama took to X (formerly Twitter) to unveil his favorite films, books, and music. When it comes to films, his list featured names like Ryan Coogler's period horror film Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Other titles in the film include Chloe Zhao's Hamnet and George Clooney and Adam Sandler starrer Jay Kelly.He wrote, "As 2025 comes to a close, I'm continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music. I hope you find something new to enjoy—and please send any recommendations for me to check out!"Obama's favourite films include,One Battle After AnotherSinnersIt Was Just An AccidentOrwell: 2+2=5HamnetSentimental ValueNo Other ChoiceGood FortuneThe Secret AgentTrain DreamsJay KellyBarack Obama's favorite songs and booksBesides films, Barack Obama also listed his favorite songs and books. The songs include,Nice To Each Other by Olivia DeanLuther by SZA and Kendrick LamarSilver Lining by LaufeyTatata by Burna Boy ft. Travis ScottJump by BLACKPINKFaithless by Bruce SpringsteenStay by RoePasayadan by Ganavya99 by Olamidé ft. Daecolm, Seyi Vibez, Asake & Young JohnPlease Don’t Cry by Kacy HillPending by Lil Naay & Myke TowersThe Giver by Chappell RoanSexo, Violencia Y Llantas by RosalíaMetal by The BethsAbracadabra by Lady GagaJust Say Dat by GunnaAurora by Mora & De La RoseIn the Name of Love by Victoria NoelleNo More Old Men by Chance the Rapper & Jamila WoodsBury Me by Jason IsbellI Wish I Could Go Travelling Again by Stacey KentNever Felt Better by Everything is Recorded ft. Sampha & Florence WelchObama also mentioned his favorite books in the list, including Beth Macy's memoir titled Paper Girl. Others include,Flashlight by Susan ChoiWe the People by Jill LeporeThe Wilderness by Angela FlournoyThere Is No Place for Us by Brian GoldstoneNorth Sun by Ethan Rutherford1929 by Andrew Ross SorkinThe Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran DesaiDead And Alive by Zadie SmithWhat We Can Know by Ian McEwanThe Look by Michelle ObamaWhich one of these is your favorite?Stay tuned to Soap Central for more such stories.