Is Letterboxd set to drop its 2024 ‘Wrapped’ on January 8? All signs point to yes!

It’s that time of year again — the season of nostalgia-packed “look at what you’ve done” moments from every app on your phone. From Spotify Wrapped blasting your guilty-pleasure listening habits to YouTube Music Recap stats and even Reddit’s rabbit-hole recaps, everyone wants a slice of the end-of-year pie. But one platform marches to its own drumroll: Letterboxd.

Unlike the rest of the digital crowd racing to wrap things up before December, Letterboxd plays the long game. Their much-anticipated Year in Review traditionally arrives in early January — right when the post-holiday lull has you questioning your entire cinematic journey over the past year. And if history is anything to go by, we might just be getting the 2024 edition on January 8, 2025.

The internet is already speculating after Letterboxd’s cheeky hint on X: “January 8, 2025 🎁” The platform hasn’t explicitly confirmed it’s the Year in Review, but we all know Letterboxd isn’t one to throw vague gifts into the ether without good reason. With its track record of releasing reviews in early January — 2023’s landed on January 5, while 2022’s arrived on January 6 — it’s easy to connect the dots.

While services like Spotify, Apple Music, Reddit and YouTube rush to cram their ‘Wrapped’ experiences into November and December, Letterboxd takes its time to ensure all cinematic moments from the calendar year are accounted for. That extra polish results in one of the most comprehensive film retrospectives out there, covering everything from the highest rated films and most popular by month, women directors and a celebration of global cinema all the way to fun extras like favorite reviews, crew picks, and even an ‘In Memoriam’ to honor industry legends we’ve lost. It’s a love letter to movie fans that’s more thoughtful than a frantic December release.

What can we expect in Letterboxd 2024 Year in Review?

If the 2023 edition was a spectacle of franchise power moves, fishy surprises, and jump-tastic stunts, then 2024’s Year in Review might follow a similar path — albeit with a few new flavors.

We’ve already seen hints of what’s trending this year with Letterboxd’s Midyear Report, which spotlighted twice the Zendaya, an invasion of beavers, and a surge in Indian films making waves. Combine that with Letterboxd’s penchant for uncovering niche favorites and popular trends, and we’re bound for a treat.

The good thing about Letterboxd Year in Review is that unlike Spotify Wrapped, which might make you cringe at your musical choices, Letterboxd’s review feels more like a cinematic achievement tracker. It’s not just about what you watched — it’s about the shared journey with a passionate community of film buffs who love to dissect every frame and post witty reviews.

So, will January 8, 2025, be the big reveal? All signs point to yes, and we can’t wait to see how Letterboxd captures the magic of 2024 in its delightful, data-packed style. Until then, keep logging your movies, crafting those snarky reviews, and preparing your watchlist for the inevitable “how did I miss this one?!” moments.

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