In a study of the top 100 grossing films of 2025, not a single film featured a woman of color aged 45 or older in a leading role.
The percentage of women in key production roles (directors, writers, producers) has remained stagnant or declined: Beyond the Stereotypes: The Reality of Aging Women in Films In a study of the top 100 grossing
The number of films with female leads plummeted from a historic high of 55% in 2024 to just 37% in 2025—the lowest level since 2018. In a study of the top 100 grossing
While the majority of female characters are in their 20s and 30s (60%), the majority of male characters are in their 30s and 40s. In a study of the top 100 grossing