Mar 8, 2026
It's that time of year... time for our entry into awards season with the 2026 Defender Awards, celebrating the films of 2025. We have all the categories the Oscars have, as well as other fun ones. Sit back and listen to the year that was in films! We put a lot of work into this for all of you, and we hope you enjoy! Maybe you'll find some films that you didn't catch that this show will make you want to watch. It's time for the 2026 Defender Awards!
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- 00:00:00 2026 Defender Awards Begins
- 00:21:16 Most Unfairly Criticized Movie
- 00:28:08 Best Trailer
- 00:43:47 Best Picture Nominee: Companion
- 00:47:16 Best Scene
- 01:04:23 Best Music
- 01:21:13 Best Picture Nominee: F1 - The Movie
- 01:28:04 Best Supporting Actress
- 01:36:45 Best Supporting Actor
- 01:50:42 Best Picture Nominee: Hamnet
- 01:55:38 In Memorium
- 02:19:52 Best Picture Nominee: K-Pop Demon Hunters
- 02:25:45 Best Actress
- 02:36:59 Best Actor
- 02:49:21 Best Picture Nominee: No Other Choice
- 02:51:40 Best Cinematography
- 02:55:54 Best Picture Nominee: One Battle After Another
- 02:59:30 Best Quote or Monologue
- 03:09:47 Best Picture Nominee: Predator - Killer of Killers
- 03:14:16 Best Screenplay
- 03:20:15 Best Opening Scene or Credits
- 03:24:16 Best Picture Nominee: Sinners
- 03:28:13 Biggest Surprise Movie
- 03:32:02 Best Genre (Documentaries) Movie
- 03:36:05 Best Picture Nominee: Superman
- 03:41:25 Best Ending
- 03:49:48 Best Director
- 03:55:15 Best Picture Nominee: Weapons
- 03:58:53 Best Picture of 2025
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