Year in Review | The Best Visuals of 2025

Getty Images' photographers and videographers brought the year’s biggest headlines to life, documenting the stories that defined our shared experience and connected us across continents. From the first American pope to California’s devastating wildfires, the high‑speed action of the World Athletics Championships to the glamorous spectacle of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, 2025 was a year of remarkable milestones, upheaval, and resilience. 

Curated by our award‑winning editorial team, this retrospective revisits 2025’s most impactful moments across news, sports, entertainment, and beyond—showcasing Getty Images’ continued commitment to excellence, truth, and innovation over the past 30 years.

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