With 2025 inching closer and closer to its conclusion, and 2026 just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take a trip down memory lane and remember what an incredible year it was in entertainment. As we reflect on this year, Young Entertainment has found and highlighted some of the best Young Adult entertainment content we could find. Whether through films, television shows or music, every genre plays an integral part in the lives of Young Adults, which is why YE wants to celebrate it. So, without further ado, here is YE’s Top 5 Lists of 2025.
Top 5 Podcasts: Podcasts make us feel like we are listening to close friends and there were so many relatable ones that shined this year. Here are our top podcasts of 2025:
Top 5 Songs: From rising stars, to massive movie hits, and other legends making a comeback, there were some incredible hits this year. These were our favorites in 2025:
Top 5 Returning Shows: After previous hit seasons, some of our favorite streaming shows returned this year that we instantly binged, maybe even more than once. Here are some of our favorite shows that returned in 2025:
Top 5 Albums: From long awaited content to surprisingly strong new content, there were so many incredible soundtracks that told important stories. Here were our top from 2025:
Top 5 Movies: 2025 was a year for the record books, with films breaking multiple box office and streaming records. From adaptations to sequels and everything in between, here were our top 5 films of the year:
Top 5 Must-Follow Instagrams: There are so many content creators bringing people joy on a daily basis. These five creators make you feel like a best friend all while talking about their passions, and are the five accounts you need to follow:
Top 5 New Shows: From prequels to unique plots, so many new shows captured our hearts and attention in 2025. Here are our favorites:
Top 5 Emerging Artists: So many artists made major strides in their careers this year, with breakthrough hits and first ever performances. Here are our top five emerging artists that you need to say you knew early on when they blow up in the next few years:
Top 5 Shows We Loved That We Had To Say Goodbye To: While we unfortunately had to say goodbye to some shows this year, we will take the memories and characters with us forever. And for some, we’ll still get to see them once more in a different format. Here are the top five shows we loved but hate to see them go:
