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Black Friday has delivered a bunch of deals on Apple devices, including MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods. It’s also the perfect moment to pick up the less glamorous essentials that everyone needs, like the Apple AirTag.

The Apple AirTag 4-pack is on sale for just $62.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's over $30 off and the lowest-ever price for Black Friday. These little Bluetooth trackers are seriously useful, so now's the time to stock up.

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The Apple AirTag syncs with the Find My app. Simply hold it near your iPhone and it connects via Bluetooth with one quick tap. You can then attach the AirTag to your valuables. It's that easy. AirTags use Ultra Wideband technology to track your items if you ever misplace them. There’s even a “lost mode” that uses the wider Find My network and alerts you when the AirTag is detected.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you play an instrument.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 28, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Correct

• Green: To defeat

• Blue: Found on a string instrument

• Purple: Parts of talking

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Fitting

• Green: Achieve victory over

• Blue: Parts of an electric guitar

• Purple: Phonetic elements of speech

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #901 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Fitting: FAIR, JUST, PROPER, RIGHT

• Achieve victory over: BEAT, BEST, TAKE, WORST

• Parts of an electric guitar: FRET, PEG, PICKUP, STRING

• Phonetic elements of speech: INTONATION, LOUDNESS, RHYTHM, STRESS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 28, 2025

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you believe in luck.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 28, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 28, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: If all else fails...

The words are related to luck.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe things that bring good luck.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Make A Wish.

NYT Strands word list for November 28

• Star

• Dandelion

• Eyelash

• Make A Wish

• Coin

• Fountatin

• Ladybug

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a new parent.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 28, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 28, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A crying newborn.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter C appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

COLIC

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 28, 2025

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you love rivalry week.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Sneakers

• Green: Gymnastics

• Blue: Soccer stars

• Purple: Like father, like son

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Basketball Sneaker Brands

• Green: First Words of Gymnastics Apparatus

• Blue: Women's Soccer Stars

• Purple: Basketball Father/Son Duos

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #431 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Basketball Sneaker Brands - ADIDAS, JORDAN, NIKE, UNDER ARMOUR

• First Words of Gymnastics Apparatus- BALANCE, PARALLEL, POMMEL, UNEVEN

• Women's Soccer Stars - BONMATÍ, GIRMA, MARTA, RODMAN

• Basketball Father/Son Duos - BARRY, JAMES, PIPPEN, SABONIS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 8, 2025

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 8, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 28 Pips

Less Than(3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 2-3, placed horizontally; 3-1, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this red space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically; 1-0, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 28 Pips

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add to 9. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 6-4, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

Equal (4): Everything in this red space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically; 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically; 1-1, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 4-6, placed vertically; 2-3, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 27 Pips

Number (10): Everything in this space must add to 10. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this light blue space must add to 12. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add to 11. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 6-4, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this purple space must add to 12. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically

Number (12): Everything in this green space must add to 12. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically; 6-6, placed vertically.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, Nov. 28, 2025:

AcrossMajor tech purchases on Black Friday

• The answer is TVs.

Hit the mall

• The answer is Shop.

When many arrive at stores on Black Friday

• The answer is Early.

"Buy one, get one ___"

• The answer is Free.

Clichéd holiday gift for dad

• The answer is Tie.

DownNumber of days that the first Thanksgiving feast lasted

• The answer is Three.

Small, mouselike rodent

• The answer is Vole.

Intelligence bureau worker

• The answer is Spy.

Traditional garment worn at an Indian wedding

• The answer is Sari.

Movement of money between accounts, for short

• The answer is EFT.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

TL;DR: Pokémon TCG's Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection is down to $149.99 at Amazon, which is near-market value compared to TCGplayer's price of $118.90 including shipping.

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Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames are kicking of the new era of Pokémon TCG with a massive bang, and Scarlet and Violet era print runs are still going strong. Prismatic Evolutions was ridiculously hard to grab at launch, but it looks like that's finally changing thanks to the Pokémon Company increasing production earlier this year.

Prismatic Evolutions is pretty much laser focused on Eeveelutions, but there's some stunning Secret Illustration Rares of non-Eeveelution Pokémon in this set. Roaring Moon ex, Ceruledge ex, and Dragapult ex all have ridiculously stunning artwork, for example.

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The good news is Amazon is near-market value on Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection. The $149.99 price is pretty much at market value when compared to TCGPlayer's lowest price at $118.90, especially when you take shipping into account.

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Prismatic Evolutions is some to the most expensive Pokémon TCG product in the modern era, and the other chase cards are up there in value. TCGplayer is running a 10% cashback event, which boosts up to 16% providing you've been a TCGplayer subscriber for long enough. This event comes at a time when Pokémon TCG in general is finding a new floor when it comes to sealed product and card value, so this is 100% the best time to buy up the chase cards you need and build up your collection:

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The Timekettle W4 semi-in-ear bone conduction earbuds are designed to translate face-to-face conversations in over 40 languages—and it can definitely help with that, but don't expect magic.

SAVE $20: The Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees are discounted to $44.99 in Amazon's Black Friday sale. This is their lowest-ever price, saving you 31% off their list price of $64.99.

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This year's Black Friday sale event has had plenty of excellent Lego deals. If you've been on the lookout for a new set, whether to buy for yourself or to pick up as a gift for someone over the holidays, now is a great time to buy. Amazon is offering some of our favorite deals at the moment, including the delightful Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees down to their lowest-ever price of $44.99.

This is a 31% discount from the usual price of $64.99 for the Lego Mini Bonsai Trees, which allows you to pocket $20. If you're a fan of the botanical builds, this miniature tree trio is certainly worth picking up while it's at this low price.

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The Lego Mini Bonsai Trees are sure to be lovely additions to a display shelf. The set's 709 pieces create a colorful ginkgo bonsai tree with yellow leaves, a black pine bonsai tree that has green needles, and a wisteria bonsai tree with lilac flowers hanging from its branches. Keep in mind that it's a set angled towards adults (18 or older), though younger builders can piece it together if they're interested with an adult's helping hand.

A deal like this may not last long beyond Black Friday, so be quick to score the Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees at their lowest-ever price in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

There's Lego deals aplenty to look through right now, though. To see even more deals that have crossed our radar, check out our breakdown of over 20 Lego deals available during Black Friday this year.

GET $15 FREE CREDIT: Spend $100 on an Apple Gift Card and get $15 free credit to spend at Amazon.

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If you’re stuck for something to buy for a friend or loved one (or yourself, of course) this Black Friday, why not opt for an Apple Gift Card. Yep, it’s not just tech and TVs that are on offer for the year’s biggest sale event. There’s a limited time offer on the Apple Gift card, too.

When you spend $100 or more on an Apple Gift Card, you’ll automatically get $15 of Amazon credit.

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The Apple Gift Card can be used on everything Apple related: Devices, accessories, apps, games, music, Apple TV, in-app purchases, iCloud storage, and more. It’s a great gift idea whether you’re stuck ahead of Christmas or you just want to show some love via the medium of Apple goodness.

Spend $100 or more on an Apple Gift Card during Black Friday to receive $15 Amazon credit. This offer is available for a limited time only.

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SAVE $700: As of Nov. 28, the 85-inch Hisense Canvas TV is on sale for $1,797.99 at Amazon. That's a 28% saving on the list price.

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Black Friday deals are bringing great new deals on TVs, and if you've been hoping for a fancy new model, you'll love this deal on the 85-inch Hisense Canvas TV. As of Nov. 28, this TV has a $700 discount, bringing down the price to $1,797.99. And if 85-inch is a little too big for your living room, every size of this TV is discounted, including 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch.

This TV has so much going for it, but one of its main selling points is its ability to transform into art when not in use. In Art Mode, the screen can display a single image or a rotating slideshow of paintings, photographs, or digital artwork. It has a hi-matte display and low-reflection coating to make each image look like a real piece of art, rather than a typical TV screen. You can even change the magnetic frame to match your home decor.

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Aside from this, it also has a special Filmmaker Mode that preserves the original aspect ratio, frame rate, color, and audio as the creators of movies and shows intended, as well as a 4K QLED panel with Quantum Dot technology that displays over a billion colors.

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You can snag this great TV deal in Amazon's Black Friday sale now.

TL;DR: I've been out in the wild tracking down the best Pokémon Funko Pop! deals this Black Friday. I've managed to catch quite a few deals from Amazon, GameStop, and Target, including price cuts and BOGO offers for trainers looking to bulk up their collections. Let's get straight into it.

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Kicking the hunt off in style, this gorgeous and iconic moment from Pokémon Red and Blue (Red and Green in Japan) is 19% off at $56.86. This deluxe Funko Pop Moment set tells the story of when trainers in the 90s picked their first-ever Pokémon. Having been there from the beginning, this is the best and most meaningful Pokémon Funko Pop! deal for me. I picked Bulbasaur and I'll die on that hill.

More Pokémon Funko Pop Black Friday deals from Amazon

• Slowpoke — $11.91 $14.99 (save $3.08)

• Sylveon — $11.95 $14.99 (save $3.04)

• Ceruledge — $11.99 $14.99 (save $3)

• Teddiursa — $11.99 $14.99 (save $3)

• Scorbunny — $12 $14.99 (save $2.99)

• Fidough — $12.03 $14.99 (save $2.96)

• Grookey — $12.48 $14.99 (save $2.51)

• Mewtwo — $13.25 $14.99 (save $1.74)

• Bulbasaur — $13.59 $14.99 (save $1.40)

• Dratini — $13.59 $14.99 (save $1.40)

• Pikachu (Waving) — $13.95 $14.99 (save $1.04)

• Eevee — $13.95 $14.99 (save $1.04)

• Eevee (577) — $13.95 $14.99 (save $1.04)

• Charmander — $13.99 $14.99 (save $1)

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Target doesn't have any individual Black Friday deals on their Pokémon Funko Pop! lineup this year, there's a BOGO deal instead. This is a great time to build out your collection and grab some Jumbo Pokémon Funko Pops! in the process.

More Pokémon Funko Pop Black Friday deals from Target

• Teddiursa — $8.39 (BOGO)

• Turtwig — $11.99 (BOGO)

• Slowpoke — $11.99 (BOGO)

• Ceruledge — $11.99 (BOGO)

• Snubbull — $11.99 (BOGO)

• Blaziken — $11.99 (BOGO)

• Quaxly — $11.99 (BOGO)

• Sprigatito — $14.99 (BOGO)

• Chimchar — $14.99 (BOGO)

• Greninja (Jumbo) — $44.99 (BOGO)

• Slowpoke (Jumbo) — $44.99 (BOGO)

• Luxray (Jumbo) — $44.99 (BOGO)

• Sprigatito (Jumbo) — $44.99 (BOGO)

Best Black Friday Funko Pop! deal at GameStop Opens in a new window Credit: Funko / The Pokémon Company Funko POP! Jumbo: Pokemon Dialga $34.98 at GameStop
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GameStop have the same offer as Target but with a much wider selection.

This Jumbo Dialga is a 2024 New York Comic Con Exclusive. You can also get a further discount by becoming a GameStop Pro member, which is $25 per year and includes a $5 welcome credit, 2% back in rewards, and another $5 monthly reward alongside other benefits.

More Pokémon Funko Pop Black Friday deals from GameStop

• Jumbo Arceus — $38.94 for Pros $40.99 (save $1.05)

• Lucario — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Sylveon — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Pikachu (Sitting) — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Umbreon — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Ninetales — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Rowlet — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Gengar — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Greninja — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Absol — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Mimikyu — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Luxray — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Zorua — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Meowth — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Alakazam — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Turtwig — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Sobble — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Alolan Raichu — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Charizard — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Mr. Mime — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Fuecoco — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Sprigatito — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Squirtle — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Blaziken — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save $0.75)

• Funko Bitty POP! Pokemon Vinyl Figure Set 4-Pack (Bulbasaur, Flareon, Pichu, Charizard) — $14.24 for Pros $14.99 (save 75c)

• Funko POP! Moments Deluxe: Pokemon Starters — $66.49 for Pros $69.99 (save $3.50)

SAVE $14.99: As of Nov. 28, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $15 at Amazon. That's a 50% savings on the list price.

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Black Friday deals are really impressing this year, and if you've been on the lookout for a great streaming device deal, you need to check out this new price on the Roku Streaming Stick HD. As of Nov. 28, this TV Stick is down to just $15, saving you $14.99. Not only is this a great deal, but this particular model has never been this cheap before.

The Roku Streaming Stick is a great option if you want to make streaming easier on a non-smart TV. It provides access to all the most popular streaming apps as well as free movies, shows, and live TV. The setup is so simple too, just plug it into the back of your TV and you'll be ready to start streaming with Roku. And the remote can control both the Roku device and the TV, including power, volume, and basic voice commands for searching and playing content, so you don't need to keep several remotes on the go.

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And with the Roku OS, all your apps are accessible from a single home screen, so navigation is nice and easy. You'll also get over 500 free live TV channels, including news, sports, and weather.

Pick up this streaming stick deal in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Black Friday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 28, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is now below market value for $79.69 at Amazon vs. TCGplayer.

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Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is still $79.69 at Amazon, which is now below the cheapest listings on TCGplayer. It's officially below market value for Black Friday.

This is one of the cheapest listings I've seen for Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Boxes since launch, making this an awesome opportunity to grab an Illustration Rare promo card and rip open the nine Pokémon Booster packs included.

Mega Evolution kicked of its era with a bang thanks to the return of the most-loved Pokémon mainline game gimmick to ever hit the franchise. Mega Lucario ex, Mega Garedevoir ex, and Mega Venusaur ex headline the set alongside some of the best artwork I've seen in the modern era. Special shoutouts to Mega Lucario ex SIR alongside the Bulbasaur Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare line in that regard.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

Mega Evolution has some awesome cards, including Mega Lucario ex SIR, Mega Gardevoir ex SIR, Mega Venusaur ex SIR, and Mega Sharpedo ex SIR with some epic Illustration Rares such as Bulbasaur and Ivysaur, which match up nicely with Mega Venusaur SIR.

Get 10% cashback at TCGplayer for Cyber Weekend Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

This is the best time of year to buy up your favorite chase cards, especially with Pokémon TCG finding a new floor with overall valuations. It's good for the hobby overall as it will help move on the sneeky bros and scalpers, leaving more stock and better prices for us who just want to collect and battle.

Here's the top chase cards for Mega Evolution right now with up to date values and links to catch it yourself on TCGplayer:

1. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $420
   Market price: $459.96
   Most recent sale: $419.99

2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $350
   Market price: $345
   Most recent sale: $300

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $210
   Market price: $205.27
   Most recent sale: $206.45

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $193
   Market price: $197.89
   Most recent sale: $180

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $154.95
   Market price: $153.29
   Most recent sale: $147

SAVE OVER $30: As of Nov. 28, the Lego Ideas The Insect Collection set is 50% off at Amazon during Black Friday. This has dropped its price from $79.99 to $40, a brand-new low.

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Black Friday is finally here, and if you've been hoping to see Lego sets on sale, there's already been plenty of bargains worth buying during the sale event. The Lego Ideas The Insect Collection set is among the wide variety of deals available this year, dropping a whopping 50%, down to just $40 at Amazon.

While not exclusively part of Amazon's Black Friday sale, this is still a very exciting deal to have pop up at the retailer. It marks a brand new all-time low price for the set, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, which is well worth jumping on if you've been waiting for it to be discounted.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

If you're looking for a colorful display to piece together over the winter months, this is the perfect build to pick up. The Lego Ideas Insect Collection comes with 1,111 pieces that create three models: a blue morpho butterfly, a Hercules beetle, and a Chinese mantis, each in their own natural habitats. If you're a big fan of bugs, this is a delightful set to work on. Keep in mind that it's recommended for adults ages 18 and up as well.

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This incredible discount is one you don't want to miss, as we're not sure how much longer it'll last after Black Friday. Act fast to grab the Lego Ideas The Insect Collection set at its lowest-ever price at Amazon during Black Friday.

There are plenty of Lego deals alongside this one to explore right now, too. Have a look at our breakdown of the best Black Friday Lego deals to see even more builds that have caught our eye.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Black Friday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

You might know Rococo as the late Baroque-period art style from 18th-century France. It's known for ornate, playful, and lighthearted qualities, often expressed through pastel colors, asymmetry, intricate curves, and shell or flower motifs. Basically, whatever makes you think, "Wow, that's whimsical." 

Rococo lacks the grandeur of Baroque, instead incorporating more intimate and decorative elements without appearing too delicate. Think: the Catherine Palace in Russia, or Sabrina Carpenter.

If you're reading all of this and thinking, “That sounds a lot like 2025's most ubiquitous accessory, the Labubu,” you and I are on the same page. They're (arguably) whimsical. Their colorway is (predominantly) pastel. They are (undoubtedly) useless beyond aesthetics. They're frivolous, lighthearted, playful, and ornate. Fellas, they're Rococo.

Mashable's Christianna Silva dives deeper into the topic in their feature Rococo revival: Why pastels, whimsy, and Labubus are everywhere.

TL;DR: If you don’t need ultra-heavy performance but want a dependable Apple laptop, this Grade A refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro is a budget-friendly, everyday solution worth considering while it’s just $499.99 (reg. $1,499).

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Not every laptop needs to be the latest model to do the job well.

If your everyday needs look more like emails, documents, browsing, light content editing, streaming, and general productivity, this Grade A refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Pro might be exactly what you’re looking for — especially at its Black Friday sale price of $499.99 (reg. $1,499).

This MacBook Pro has been professionally cleaned, inspected, and tested to perform like new, with only the possibility of very light cosmetic blemishes.

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In other words, you’re getting dependable Apple performance at a fraction of the original cost — without sacrificing quality where it counts.

Inside, the 3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB of RAM keeps everyday tasks smooth and responsive. Whether you’re multitasking between tabs, working in Office or Google Docs, or editing photos for social media, it offers solid performance for regular use without feeling sluggish.

The 13.3-inch Retina display brings crisp visuals and vibrant color, making it a pleasure to use for everything from spreadsheets to Netflix. Add in the Touch Bar and Touch ID, and you get modern convenience for quick shortcuts and secure login.

Connectivity is another strong point, thanks to four Thunderbolt 3 ports that support charging, external displays, and data transfer in one streamlined setup.

While it may not be built for intense video rendering or high-end gaming, it’s an excellent option for students, remote workers, busy parents, freelancers, or anyone who simply wants a reliable Apple brand device for everyday tasks — without spending over a grand.

Sometimes, the best tech choice isn’t the newest one. It’s the one that still works beautifully — and fits comfortably within your budget.

Pick up this like-new MacBook Pro while it’s on sale for just $499.99 (reg. $1,499) for a limited time.

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TL;DR: If your computer feels sluggish or outdated, upgrading to Windows 11 Pro could dramatically improve speed, security, and usability — and it’s on sale for just $9.97 (reg. $199) for a limited time.

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If your computer hasn’t been running like it used to — slower load times, weird glitches, or just a generally outdated feel — the problem might not be your hardware. It might simply be your operating system.

Now that Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10, sticking with an older OS could mean missing out on essential security updates, performance improvements, and modern productivity tools. That’s why Windows 11 Pro has become an essential update — and during this Black Friday sale, it’s available for just $9.97 (reg. $199).

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Windows 11 Pro was designed by Microsoft to feel more intuitive and less cluttered, with a clean interface that helps you find what you need faster. Features like Snap Layouts and improved virtual desktops make multitasking feel far more natural, especially if you juggle multiple windows, apps, or workflows throughout the day.

On the security side, Windows 11 Pro introduces stronger protection through TPM 2.0, biometric login, Smart App Control, and advanced encryption tools like BitLocker.

There’s also performance to consider. From smoother everyday navigation to enhanced gaming through DirectX 12 Ultimate, Windows 11 Pro is built to take full advantage of modern hardware for better speed and visual quality.

And with built-in Copilot, Windows’ AI-powered assistant, you can quickly adjust settings, summarize content, generate writing ideas, and even get code suggestions while you work — all from within your operating system.

With a lifetime license included, this isn’t just a temporary fix. It’s a long-term upgrade that gives your computer the tools it needs to perform at its best — without replacing the device altogether.

Grab Windows 11 Pro while it’s just $9.97 (reg. $199) for a limited time.

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HBO Max has become a streaming service we can't live without.

The library boasts thousands of hours of endless movie magic, from hallowed Hollywood favorites in the Turner Classic Movies collection to nerdy essentials like The Lord of the Rings, not to mention arthouse favorites like Chantal Akerman, Wong Kar-wai, Robert Altman, and Akira Kurosawa... and Barbie.

Picking the best (and distinguishing them from our personal favorites) was no easy task, but we somehow managed.

In no particular order, here are the best movies on HBO Max.

1. The Town 

Looking for some heist action? Then look no further than Ben Affleck's The Town. Affleck directs and stars in this enthralling tale of a crew of bank robbers. One of them, Doug (Affleck), begins a relationship with Claire (Rebecca Hall), a hostage the robbers took in a previous job. While she doesn't know his true identity, their romantic involvement causes rifts within the crew, especially as the FBI closes in on them.

Boasting several brutal robbery set pieces — including a very Boston robbery of Fenway Park — The Town is further proof of Affleck's action directing prowess. Add in an excellent ensemble including the likes of Jeremy Renner and Jon Hamm, and it's clear The Town is well worth a visit. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: The Town is now streaming on HBO Max.

2. Love Lies Bleeding Credit: A24

Love Lies Bleeding is the latest addition to the "Be Gay, Do Crime" genre, and we're so lucky to have it. The queer thriller from Saint Maud filmmaker Rose Glass is what you'd get if the Wachowskis' Bound had an affair with the Coen brothers' Blood Simple — a taut crime film with pops of gory violence, a messy criminal scheme, plenty of sex appeal, and a deliciously synth-heavy score.

SEE ALSO: 'Love Lies Bleeding' Interview: Kristen Stewart on the female gaze vs. the male gaze.

Set in New Mexico in the late '80s, Kristen Stewart plays Lou, a quiet gym manager whose whole world changes when a jaw-dropping bodybuilder named Jackie (Katy O'Brian) walks into her gym one night. Jackie is just passing through town on the way to a body-building competition, but once these two fall for each other Jackie decides to stick around. Soon, though, Jackie's muscles and Lou's unchecked temper get the couple wrapped up in some messy family business. — Oliver Whitney, Freelance Contributor

How to watch: Love Lies Bleeding is streaming on HBO Max.

3. Barbie Credit: Warner Bros / Moviestore / Shutterstock

Sweet, smart, and surprisingly subversive for a billion-dollar blockbuster, Barbie is a blast. Movies about toys are not supposed to be this thoughtful or this good, but apparently no one told that to director Greta Gerwig, who wrote Barbie with her long-term partner, Noah Baumbach. The comedy stars Margot Robbie as Barbie, the stereotypical beautiful blonde in a Barbieland populated by every imaginable kind of Barbie, a handful of Kens (led by a delightful Ryan Gosling), and one lone Allan (Michael Cera). She starts having very un-Barbie-like thoughts about, like, death, so she journeys to the real world, where she discovers things are not as idyllic as they were back in female-led Barbieland. 

In addition to being 2023's top-grossing film, Barbie earned eight Oscar nods and one win. However, many believed it didn't get the nominations it deserved for either Robbie as lead actress or Gerwig as director, who perhaps made their hard work look effortless. Some viewers also complained that it was too revolutionary in its feminism, while others found it too moderate, echoing the monologue from America Ferrara's character that undoubtedly got the actress an Oscar nomination. Yet despite its small number of detractors, Barbie remains a crowd-pleasing winner, brimming with intelligence, optimism, and so much pink paint. — Kimber Myers, Freelance Contributor

How to watch: Barbie is now streaming on HBO Max.

4. In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love is a favorite among many cinephiles (including this one!) for a reason — it's one of the most sublime examples of how to tell an emotional story through the language of cinema. But you don't need to be a film scholar or know anything at all about filmmaking or foreign movies to enjoy this romance, which relies on the power of showing over telling. 

It's a simple story about two neighbors who soon discover a secret about their respective spouses. Set in 1960s Hong Kong, Tony Leung's Chow Mo-Wan and Maggie Cheung's Su Li-Zhen hardly speak more than a few words to each other, but through their encounters in the hallway of their apartment building and the staircase of a local noodle shop, something begins to blossom — a longing, a sadness, a desire to be seen. The incredible thing about In the Mood for Love is how filmmaker Wong Kar-wai captures these universal emotions and tells a relatable story about love and yearning through visuals, sound, and performances using minimal exposition. Bursting with a radiant red and golden color scheme, stunning '60s womens' fashion, and a soundtrack of multinational music, In the Mood for Love is more of an experience than a traditional romance, and one that grows more beautiful with each rewatch. — O.W.

How to watch: In the Mood for Love is now streaming on HBO Max.

5. I Saw the TV Glow Credit: A24

I Saw the TV Glow is a movie that will resonate with anyone who's experienced a lifelong struggle of feeling like an outsider, or has struggled to come to terms with their identity. But Jane Schoenbrun's surrealist horror drama has also become an especially powerful film for trans audiences in particular with the gender allegory at its center. 

It tells the story of two lonely teens, Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Jack Haven), who bond over their obsession with a '90s late-night TV show called The Pink Opaque. While it's not explicitly about gender identity, I Saw the TV Glow hauntingly captures the feeling of growing up with a painful discordance between who you know you truly are and the life and body you've been born into, and how burying ourselves in fiction can feel like the only escape. With notes of surrealism reminiscent of David Lynch and Charlie Kaufman, I Saw the TV Glow is a film more interested in giving you an emotional experience than explaining things for you. It's a hard and incredibly heart-breaking watch, but well worth it. — O.W.

How to watch: I Saw the TV Glow is streaming on HBO Max.

6. Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas opens on a man named Travis (Harry Dean Stanton) wandering through the Texas desert wearing a red ball cap and an old dusty suit, carrying nothing but a jug of water. Travis doesn't speak much, but in time we learn bits and pieces of the happy life he once had with a young son and a wife who's gone missing, and of the future he's dreaming of. Wim Wenders' film is a difficult one to categorize, but probably best described as a road movie about dreamers and wanderers. We spend lots of time in cars and dingy motels with Travis and his brother, Walt (Dean Stockwell), as they drive from Texas back to Los Angeles, and later, as Travis searches for his wife. It's a slow, meditative film about loneliness and uncertainty, brimming with sun-soaked landscape shots and images lit by neon signs. Once you tune into its wavelength, Paris, Texas is a film that will smack you right in the heart. — O.W.

How to watch: Paris, Texas is now streaming on HBO Max.

7. Logan

Director James Mangold cringes at the idea of defining Logan as a superhero movie, which is a shame, because it's one of the best superhero movies of all time. Playing like a baroque Western, this 2017 drama stars Hugh Jackman as the eponymous X-Man. However, the story begins with Logan years after his mutant fellows have horrendously died. Logan is old, tired, and driven to the brink of madness by the demands of caring for Professor X (Patrick Stewart), who is on a dangerous cognitive decline. And then a young girl with retractable claws and a real chip on her shoulder crashes into their lives. 

A film that's action-packed, drama-rich, darkly funny, and deeply touching, Logan pulls no punches and has a hard R-rating. So maybe tuck in the kiddos before hitting play on this hard-hitting superhero offering. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

How to watch: Logan is now streaming on HBO Max.

8. Sinners  Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

One of the best movie of 2025, Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan as the Smokestack Twins — gangsters looking to open their own juke joint in their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, in 1932. To make their grand opening one the town will never forget, they call on friends and family to cook, perform, and work security. But their revels draw the attention of a vicious vampire, and all hell breaks loose before dawn.

Writer/director Ryan Coogler wowed critics and audiences with this rich, scary, and poignant genre-bender. In my review of the film, I declared, "Sinners is more than a hell of a thrilling vampire movie. Like Black Panther, it expands beyond the expectations of its genre to become a magnificent film, emanating with spirit, power, and purpose. Smoothly blending vampire horror into a unique tale of regret, resilience, and redemption, Coogler and Jordan have made a cinematic marvel that is terrifying, satisfying, and unforgettable."* —K.P. 

How to watch: Sinners is now streaming on HBO Max.

9. Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

You may have never heard of the 1975 Belgian-French film Jeanne Dielman until recently, when the magazine Sight and Sound named it the greatest film of all time. "But wait, don't film people consider Citizen Kane the best movie ever?" you may be thinking. For 40 years, that Orson Welles classic dominated the list, soon followed by Hitchcock's Vertigo. Not anymore. The boys got bumped down for Chantal Akerman's radically feminist, avant-garde marvel to reign, and deservingly so. 

So what makes Jeanne Dielman so incredible? On paper it admittedly doesn't sound like much, but the act of watching it is almost hypnotic. Throughout the movie we slowly see a lonely widow and mother (Delphine Seyrig) meticulously do housework, like peel potatoes, grocery shop, and make the bed. Jeanne also earns money through sex work, hosting men at her home before her son returns from school. Throughout the monotony of it all, a palpable dread grows until Akerman's character study culminates in one of the most shocking endings of all time. If a film could somehow be tedious and enthralling at the same time, Jeanne Dielman is it. — O.W.

How to watch: Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles is now streaming on HBO Max.

10. Blood Simple Credit: © Circle Films / Courtesy Everett Collection

The Coen brothers' very first film is a must-see for fans of the versatile filmmakers, or just anyone who loves Fargo. Blood Simple is a lean crime thriller that's oozing with style, taut with suspense, and features an early taste of the duo's signature dark humor. It has all the makings of a slick neo-noir with a simple story involving a secret affair, a murder plot, and a private eye.

SEE ALSO: Every single Coen brothers movie, ranked from 'Blood Simple' to 'Drive-Away Dolls'

Frances McDormand, in her feature film debut, plays Abby, a Texas housewife who begins an affair with a bartender named Ray (John Getz). But Abby's husband, Marty (Dan Hedaya), is Ray's boss, and when he starts to suspect her of infidelity, he hires a private detective (an incredible M. Emmet Walsh) to snoop around and spy on the new couple. The neon and blood-drenched visuals paired with an eerie electronic score from beloved composer Carter Burwell and killer performances all around make Blood Simple one of the all-time best first films. Fun fact: This is also the film where McDormand met now-husband Joel Coen. — O.W.

How to watch: Blood Simple is now streaming on HBO Max.

11. The Player Credit: Spelling International / Kobal / Shutterstock

The Player opens with an eight-minute tracking shot across a Hollywood movie studio as executives and assistants panic over a Variety headline, hear a terrible pitch about a sequel, and chat about the decline in quality filmmaking. "The pictures these days are all cut, cut, cut," one character laments as he praises classic film tracking shots… during a literal tracking shot. 

Robert Altman's 1992 film isn't just a meta film about Hollywood, it's one of the best, funniest, and smartest satires about the movie business. Tim Robbins plays the vice president of a major studio who's been getting threatening postcards from a scorned screenwriter he never called back. Paranoia builds as his life starts to mirror the plot of a classic crime thriller — there's a murder, a mysterious girl, and probing detectives — all while he greets celebs at elite restaurants at his day job. It's all hilarious and perfectly meta, poking fun at the state of Hollywood and modern blockbusters in commentary that remains relatable even today. Come for the sharp sardonic humor, stay for the 65 cameos of celebrities playing themselves, which are some of the film's best punchlines. — O.W.

How to watch: The Player is now streaming on HBO Max.

12. A Woman Under the Influence

In A Woman Under the Influence, Gena Rowlands gives what many have rightfully deemed one of the greatest performances in film. She plays Mabel Longhetti, a mother and housewife who's known to exhibit some rather erratic behavior. Mabel is often giddy and bursting with childish excitement one moment, then erupts into angry outbursts or desperately clings to affection the next. Perhaps she struggles with bipolar or borderline personality disorder. Or maybe her troubled marriage to Nick (Peter Falk) and the housewife box she's been confined to are ushering her into a full-on nervous breakdown. That's essentially what the John Cassavetes film is — a harrowing portrait of a woman, and a marriage, falling apart at the seams. 

A Woman Under the Influence is a prime example of what makes Cassavetes' filmmaking so riveting, and it's a great introduction for anyone interested in exploring the filmmaker who's known for laying the foundation for American independent cinema. But still, this is Rowlands' film. She captivates every moment she's on screen with a performance that feels so real, off-the-cuff, and lived in that you may mistake it for improvisation. It isn't, and it proves why Rowlands was one of the best of her generation. — O.W.

How to watch: A Woman Under the Influence is now streaming on HBO Max.

13. All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Credit: HBO

The worlds of art and activism collide in this Oscar–nominated documentary from Laura Poitras (Citizenfour). All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is about the life and work of Nan Goldin, the acclaimed photographer most known for her raw, intimate photos of gay, trans, and underground artist communities in 1980s New York City during the HIV/AIDS crisis. Told with the help of her photographs, the documentary weaves Goldin's personal story as a young artist with her present-day activism around the opioid epidemic.

The doc shows that in recent years Goldin has been involved in fighting against the Sacklers, the billionaire pharma family behind Oxycontin who've played a major role in opioid overdoses. The Sacklers are also major donors in the art world, and All the Beauty and the Bloodshed follows Goldin and other activists as they stage protests everywhere from The Met to the Louvre. It's a captivating story whether you're familiar with Goldin's work or not. — O.W.

How to watch: All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is streaming on HBO Max.

14. The Dark Knight

It's daunting to pick just one Batman movie from the literal dozens available on HBO Max, but in the end the top spot could only go to 2008's The Dark Knight, written and directed by Christopher Nolan (Mask of the Phantasm, we will avenge you — someday).

The Dark Knight is more than the obvious peak of Nolan's Batman trilogy and the final, mesmerizing performance that won Heath Ledger an Oscar. Over a decade later, the film's exploration of nuance within the poles of good and evil remains as prescient as ever. We're drawn to the chaos and fury of Ledger's Joker, yes, but we are just as compelled by Bruce's struggle (Christian Bale) and Harvey's (Aaron Eckhart) fall from grace. You don't get a line like "You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain" without seriously contemplating its meaning. — Proma Khosla, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: The Dark Knight is now streaming on HBO Max.

15. Singin' in the Rain

Easily one of the greatest movie musicals ever made, Singin' in the Rain tells the story of Hollywood's shift from silent films to talking pictures. Caught in this transition is leading man Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly), whose leading lady Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) has the most grating voice imaginable. With the help of his best friend Cosmo Brown (Donald O'Connor) and aspiring actor Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), he plans to make a movie musical. What follows are some of the best musical numbers in history, with show-stopping choreography accompanying catchy tunes. The title number is an absolute joy, as are "Good Morning" and the comedic masterpiece "Make 'Em Laugh." But it's the 13-minute "Broadway Melody" sequence in all its Technicolor glory that solidifies Singin' in the Rain as one of the all-time greats. — B.E.

How to watch: Singin' in the Rain is now streaming on HBO Max.

16. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Credit: Pierre Vinet / New Line / Saul Zaentz / Wing Nut / Kobal / Shutterstock

Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy remains the gold standard for fantasy adaptations: It's epic in scope and full of memorable characters and performances. Most impressively, the trilogy is consistently great. Choosing the best movie from the three is tricky, but I've got to give the edge to The Two Towers. The battle of Helm's Deep is still the best fantasy battle put to film, and the introduction of Rohan, the Ents, and Gollum (Andy Serkis) deepens the already well-established world of Middle Earth. Gollum in particular elevates the movie to a whole new level, with Serkis and the visual effects team nailing one of the most iconic characters of the books. HBO Max has the entire trilogy in its library, as well as the extended editions if you want even more Middle Earth goodness. — B.E.

How to watch: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is now streaming on HBO Max.

17. Police Story

There's nothing like watching Jackie Chan in action, and Police Story features some of the all-time greatest stunts from the martial arts icon. The first film in the still-ongoing franchise stars Chan as Kevin, a Hong Kong police sergeant trying to take down a criminal gang and protect the key witness of the case (Brigitte Lin). Needing to protect a random woman while fighting bad guys poses some problems for Kevin's personal life when his girlfriend (a young Maggie Cheung) gets the wrong idea and becomes jealous.

But the plot matters less than the action and fight choreography in Police Story. From the jaw-dropping opening sequence of cars plunging through a hillside village to one of Chan's most iconic scenes hanging off a speeding bus — plus plenty of parkour-infused fight and chase scenes — Police Story will never leave you bored. — O.W.

How to watch: Police Story is streaming on HBO Max.

18. Rashomon Credit: Daiei / Kobal / Shutterstock

Akira Kurosawa is rightly considered one of Japan's greatest filmmakers, and Rashomon is his best-known film in the United States. When it premiered in 1950, its unique storytelling device in which the same events are told from the perspective of four different witnesses (one of whom is actually dead) was such a revelation in filmic structure that the movie became eponymous with the concept — hence, the Rashomon Effect. Through this effect, the relatively simple tale of a priest, a bandit, a samurai, a woodcutter, and a woman becomes a complex analysis of truth and perspective that earns its place as a keystone of 20th century filmmaking. — Alexis Nedd, Senior Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Rashomon is now streaming on HBO Max.

19. Grey Gardens Credit: Archive photos / Getty Images

In their famed 1976 film Grey Gardens, brothers and documentary team Albert and David Maysles pay a visit to a dilapidated mansion in the Hamptons. There, they profile the intriguing and tragic lives of a reclusive mother and daughter, both named Edith Beale, in a strange and winding character study unlike any other.

Relatives of First Lady Jackie Kennedy, the life stories of "Little Edie" and "Big Edie" are sensationalized in the documentary, and many argue that the film takes an inherently exploitative view of its subjects and their apparent mental health conditions. But as far as fascinating footage goes, Grey Gardens is a must-watch — capturing a unique family at the heart of a broader dialogue about the decline of political royalty and '60s-era Americana. — Alison Foreman, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Grey Gardens is now streaming on HBO Max.

20. Spirited Away

If you want to get into the beautiful, captivating films of Studio Ghibli, the vast majority of which are on HBO Max, Spirited Away is a great place to start. It's the story of Chihiro, a young girl trapped in a spirit world who must work to free her parents from a witch's curse — and it's also a perfect movie. Everything about it, from the visuals to the characters to the score, grabs you tightly and immerses you in director Hayao Miyazaki's imaginative world of spirit bathhouses, soot sprites, dragons, and more. There's beauty in Spirited Away's most elaborate sequences, but also in its quiet moments too, like a train ride or a meal shared between friends. These are the moments when you'll find yourself crying without fully knowing why. All you'll know for sure is that Spirited Away is amazing, and you never want it to end. — B.E.

How to watch: Spirited Away is now streaming on HBO Max.

21. Dune: Part 2 Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

With 2021's Dune, director Denis Villeneuve proved he could do justice to Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterwork. Three years later, he topped himself with Dune: Part Two, which will go down in history as one of the greatest sci-fi films and sequels ever made.

Dune: Part Two continues the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), who finds himself among the planet Arrakis's indigenous Fremen. There he becomes entangled in the impossible position of hoping to avenge the Harkonnens' attack on his house, while also trying to avoid a future in which he unleashes holy war upon the universe. As Dune: Part Two moves closer and closer to that violent inevitability, Villeneuve and co-writer Jon Spaihts don't shy away from the darkness of Paul's story. They build his relationship with Chani (an extraordinary Zendaya) into an immaculate tragedy. More sandworms and Austin Butler's gleefully evil Feyd-Rautha only add to Dune: Part Two's excellence — now bring on Dune Messiah! — B.E.

How to watch: Dune: Part Two is now streaming on HBO Max.

UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m. EST This article has been updated to reflect the latest streaming options.

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