Top 10 most successful films in the third quarter of 2025

1️⃣ Bebé Demoníaco (2015) by Coz Greenop 🥇 [Channel: CiNENET España]

In the film “Demon Baby” (also known as “Wandering Rose”), a young couple whose relationship has been shaken by deep-seated conflicts retreats to the remote Scottish Highlands. There, far away from everything, they hope to make a fresh start and heal the cracks in their love. But the harsh, lonely landscape soon turns out to be a mirror of their inner abysses. Repressed memories, unspoken truths, and old wounds push their way to the surface. The silence becomes oppressive, the atmosphere increasingly gloomy—and soon the boundaries between reality, imagination, and fear become blurred. As the two become more and more entangled in their past and mutual dependencies, it becomes clear that no one can escape from themselves.

2️⃣ Isla Cocodrilo (2023) by Zhou Hefeng & Wu Seng 🥈 [Channel: CiNENET España]

A group of strangers are stranded on a remote, mysterious island—the infamous Crocodile Island. What initially appears to be a mysterious coincidence soon turns out to be a deadly nightmare: giant, prehistoric crocodiles mercilessly hunt down the castaways. As the survivors desperately try to find a way out of this deadly paradise, it becomes clear that each of them carries a dark secret – and not everyone is who they claim to be. The threat lurks not only in the swamps, but also among themselves. The Chinese survival monster movie “Crocodile Island” combines gripping suspense, exotic scenery, and brutal creature action into a nerve-wracking adventure. Who will survive—and at what cost?

3️⃣ Love Streaks (2013)  by Jakob Lass 🥉 [Channel: Darling Berlin]

Clemens (Franz Rogowski), a quiet, sensitive massage therapist, starts his new job at a chic wellness hotel. There he meets Lara (Lana Cooper), a loud, impulsive cook with a wild streak. What initially looks like a clash of two completely different worlds quickly develops into an intense and unconventional love affair. Between massages and kitchen chaos, a story full of wit, friction, and emotion unfolds—told with lots of improvisation, lively camera work, and a large dose of authenticity. “Love Steaks” is an idiosyncratic mix of drama and comedy that breaks with common romantic movie clichés and instead focuses on raw emotions and honest characters. A film that hits hard – in the heart and on the screen.

4️⃣ Batalha dos Mortos Vivos (2022) by Zhenzhao Lin ◦ [Channel: CiNENET Portugal] 

In the film Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns, a dedicated archaeologist investigating mysterious fossil markings in ancient caves discovers clues that go far beyond known historical theories. To get to the bottom of the mystery, she teams up with two experienced explorers who have the necessary knowledge and equipment to venture into unknown territory. Together, they embark on an unplanned and dangerous expedition deep underground. What begins as a scientific investigation quickly turns into an exciting adventure full of surprising twists and turns. In the hidden depths, they encounter secret chambers, ancient mechanisms, and long-forgotten legends that test not only their skills but also their courage and solidarity.

5️⃣ Mermaid’s Curse 2 (2024) by Pilar Malo ◦ [Channel: CiNENET]

In a sleepy coastal town that has been plagued by mysterious disappearances for years, journalist Dylan stumbles upon a clue that will change his life forever. When he meets the mysterious Serena, a stunning yet enigmatic stranger, he is immediately fascinated. An intense romance quickly develops between the two—but there is something strange, almost supernatural, about Serena. As Dylan begins to explore the town’s dark past, he uncovers a shocking truth: Serena is connected to an ancient line of sirens, mystical creatures from the depths who use their hypnotic songs to lure men to their deaths. The closer Dylan gets to the truth, the more dangerous the situation becomes. The line between love and deadly seduction becomes blurred…

6️⃣ Schwarzer Panther (2014) by Samuel Perriard ◦ [Channel: CiNENET Artkeim²]

The sudden death of their parents brings siblings Emilie (Lucy Wirth) and Jakob (Ole Jacobs) back together after years of distance. Twenty-six-year-old Emilie wants to sell the remote family home in the Alps—and spends an unusual amount of time with her younger brother to do so. But there is more between them than just grief: Emilie is burdened by a long-suppressed secret that has kept her at a distance all these years. Over time, her emotional wall begins to crumble—and she must face a truth she can hardly admit to herself: her feelings for Jakob go beyond the bounds of sibling closeness. In the secluded, almost surreal silence of the Alpine mountains, a forbidden closeness grows.

7️⃣ Legado (2020) by R. Ellis Frazier ◦ [Channel: CiNENET España]

During a hunting trip in the remote wilderness, a father and his adopted teenage son suddenly find themselves being hunted: unknown killers target the two and launch a merciless manhunt. In the midst of their struggle for survival, a mysterious stranger appears who not only helps them escape, but also reveals a disturbing truth: the boy’s biological father is a notorious international crime boss who has sent a group of professionally trained hitmen to eliminate his son – at any cost. The film, titled “Legacy,” is a nerve-wracking action thriller about family, loyalty, and the struggle for survival against an invisible, deadly threat.

8️⃣ Mojin: O Vale dos Vermes (2020)  by Le Luo ◦ [Channel: CiNENET Portugal] 

The film, titled “Mojin: Mysterious Treasure” (original Chinese title: “鬼吹灯之湘西密藏”), unfolds as a captivating adventure full of secrets, legends, and hidden treasures. Deep in the wild mountains of the Chinese province of Hunan (Xiangxi), a group of experienced treasure hunters stumble upon clues that are said to lead to a mythical artifact that has been lost for centuries. Led by the experienced explorer Hu Bayi, the adventurers embark on a dangerous journey through densely forested gorges, ancient caves, and mystical tombs. In their search for the mysterious treasure, they encounter enigmatic symbols, hidden chambers, and mechanical traps that were once built to keep intruders away. But the greatest threat lurks not only in the darkness of the caves, but also in the myths that come to life there.

9️⃣ Meteor: First Impact (2022)  by Brett Bentman ◦ [Channel: CiNENET Deutschland]

Former meteorologist William Zito is on the run – carrying top-secret Russian research findings that predict the exact time of a meteor strike. What sounds like a scientific sensation turns out to be a global threat of unimaginable proportions: if the impact is not prevented in time, or at least prepared for, a so-called impact winter threatens – a global ice age that could wipe out entire cities and change life on Earth forever. Together with his daughter Haley, Zito does everything he can to alert the authorities and initiate a timely evacuation. But their warnings are met with skepticism, bureaucracy, and political intrigue. As time runs out, father and daughter find themselves targeted by Russian agents and a secret project called the Artemis Meteor System.

🔟 The Ex (1996) by Mark L. Lester ◦ [Channel: CiNENET]

The orderly life of a successful architect is turned upside down when his mentally unstable ex-wife suddenly reappears – determined to win him back at any cost. What initially appears to be an attempt at reconciliation quickly develops into a nightmarish vortex of obsession, manipulation, and violence. The deeper her obsession becomes, the higher the number of victims rises: friends, colleagues, and even complete strangers fall under her deadly spell. No one is safe from her ruthless actions. In a chilling game of love, revenge, and madness, the architect is drawn into a fight for his own life. As the boundaries between past and present, passion and madness blur, only one question remains: Will he escape her – or will he become her next victim?

Top 10 most successful channels in the third quarter of 2025