Contender: The Twits (2025)

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The Twits was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz

Type of Contender: Animation

Contender Factor: 54.75 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Phil Johnston

Writers: Kirk DeMicco, Meg Favreau, Phil Johnston

Stars: Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, Margo Martindale, Johnny Vegas

Techs: Erika Dapkewicz (Ed); Oli Julian (Mu)

Distributor: Netflix

Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Portman (3:1 – 2004-2016), Johnston (1:0 – 2018), DeMicco (1:0 – 2013)

Rating: 10.2 out of 15

Stage 2 – Content

Genre: Animation, Adventure

Length: 1h 38m

MPAA Rating: PG

Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: None

Release Date: Oct. 17, 2025

Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 48

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 50%

Rating: 24.5 out of 50

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: None

IMDb Rating: 4.7

Box Office Tally: Streaming

Box Office Status: Closed

Rating: 7.05 out of 15

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