Lead Roles For Women In Top Films Hit 7-Year Low In 2025, USC Study Finds; Calls One WB Merger Possibility “Highly Detrimental” To Inclusion

The number of girls and women leading the top movies of 2025 has hit a seven-year low, according to a new study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. Of the 100 top-grossing films in 2025, 39 featured a girl or woman in a lead or co-lead role, a significant decrease from 2024’s historic high of […]