What's After the Movie

Your Ultimate Guide to Short Movies

Experience storytelling at its most concise with Short films that pack powerful narratives into brief runtimes. From festival award-winners to indie experiments, browse top selections, expert reviews, and must-watch lists. Our Short section showcases emerging talent and innovative visions in under-40-minute formats.

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Latest Short Movie Releases of 2025

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Stay ahead of the curve with the hottest Short releases of 2025 on What's After the Movie. Explore in-depth summaries, critical reviews, and streaming & theatrical release info for the biggest blockbusters, indie standouts, and must-watch Short films this year.

Highest Grossing Short Movies of All Time | What's After the Movie

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Celebrate the top box office hits in the Short genre—from record-breaking blockbusters and billion-dollar grossers to cult classics that soared at the global box office. Discover detailed revenue rankings, release years, cast spotlights, and expert analysis on why these Short films dominated ticket sales worldwide.

Deep Sea

$98,230,905

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D

$40,339,402

Wild Safari 3D

$34,257,135

Rank	Title	Domestic	Worldwide
4	Bugs!	$19,063,544	$29,445,226
5	Ghosts of the Abyss	$17,040,871	$27,570,076
6	Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man	$15,627,434	$27,539,810
7	Santa vs. the Snowman	$10,259,134	$22,776,255
8	NASCAR: The IMAX Experience	$21,583,831	$22,248,831
9	Island of Lemurs: Madagascar	$11,272,213	$16,860,855
10	CyberWorld	$11,253,900	$16,653,900

Top-Rated Short Movies by Echo Score | What's After the Movie

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Discover the highest rated Short films as ranked by our signature Movie Echo Score. From genre-defining classics to breakthrough indie hits, explore expertly curated lists, detailed reviews, and must-watch recommendations for the very best Short movies.

The Human Voice

Angela's Christmas

Anima

Pandas

Photograph

After Maria

Jesus Is King

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Immerse yourself in the magic of cinema with live orchestral performances of your favorite film scores. From sweeping Hollywood blockbusters and animated classics to epic fantasy soundtracks, our curated listings connect you to upcoming film music events worldwide.

Explore concert film screenings paired with full orchestra concerts, read detailed event information, and secure your tickets for unforgettable evenings celebrating legendary composers like John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and more.

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Expand your movie universe beyond Short with curated recommendations, similar genre picks, and must-watch titles. Discover related genres—complete with top-rated films, hidden gems, and expert insights—to find your next favorite movie based on your passion for Short.

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Dive into our Movie Wiki for in-depth film encyclopedia entries, including cast biographies, production trivia, plot synopses, behind-the-scenes facts, and thematic analyses. Whether you’re researching iconic directors, exploring genre histories, or discovering hidden easter eggs, our expertly curated movie database has everything you need to fuel your cinematic passion.