Patrick Schwarzenegger for Ketel One, 'Love Island USA' and 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' Courtesy of Ketel One Vodka; Ben Symons/Peacock; Natalie Cass/Disney Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on Reddit Post a Comment Share on Whats App Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Print the Article Share on Tumblr A year ago, we divulged the deepest, darkest secrets of our pop culture diets. It turns out a lot of you have an inclination toward high-calorie, low-nutrient entertainment, too. So we've brought back The Hollywood Reporter's annual staff poll of our favorite Hollywood guilty pleasures. Take a look: You may not be alone in your secret shame. In a year when prestige entertainment kept insisting it was good for us, our actual habits told a juicier story. 'Physical: Asia' Image Credit: Casa De Foto/Netflix You wouldn't think that watching screaming, sweaty Koreans enduring agonizing challenges of impossible physical endurance would make for inspiring television, but Netflix's sleeper competition series is oddly rousing to watch in the same way Olympic coverage can be - if the Olympics consisted of peak athletes spending hours hanging from a rope or pushing a 2,400-pound pillar until they collapse. - James Hibberd 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Image Credit: Eric Milner/Warner Bros. Pictures The sixth entry in the silly Rube Goldberg-esque murder franchise was arguably the best in the series and one of the year's funniest stealth comedies, with its over-the-top sequences killing off an earnest cast of Gen Z characters. The set piece with an MRI machine was a franchise all-timer. - James Hibberd 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Image Credit: Everett Argue with the wall: Season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty was genre-defining. For those two-plus months of waiting for the weekly episode of Belly's will-they-won't-they romance with Conrad (or, for others, wedding planning with Jeremiah), writer-showrunner Jenny Han reminded us of the addictiveness of the love triangle - and the power of female fanfare. Even if you weren't tuned in to the romantic shenanigans of Lola Tung and the Cousins gang, you likely saw a viral tweet or TikTok debating who should end up with whom (and why). Such was the popularity of Amazon's Han adaptation that the TSITP crew swiftly confirmed a movie sequel shortly after the final episode dropped, prompting sighs of relief around the globe. Conrad fancam editors, we'll see you in 2026. - Lily Ford 'Shameless' Podcast Image Credit: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images It's one of Australia's biggest podcasts for a reason, and that's mostly because Melbourne writers Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews know their Shameless audience so well. The women are working their way up to becoming icons of the pop culture pod scene by pulling in a whopping 10 percent of the country's podcast wealth, per the Australian Financial Review. But how? The Shameless media empire is a safe space for those of us who like to unwind by listening to two eloquent Aussies discuss Timothée Chalamet's controversial Marty Supreme press run, the enduring likability of Robert Irwin or charting Lily Allen's tumultuous relationship with David Harbour. That's not to say they shy away from trickier conversations, such as celebrity Scientologists or the emergence of Lyme disease in Hollywood, but it's all impressively balanced with lightness. And I truly believe the world needs a recap of the Jonas Brothers' Christmas movie right now. - Lily Ford Theme Parks Image Credit: Universal Destinations and Experiences Theme parks and experiential entertainment get no love from Hollywood traditionalists, and 2025 was the year that convinced me this needs to change. Earlier this year I traveled to Orlando for the grand opening of Epic Universe, the new theme park from NBCUniversal, and it was while riding a roller coaster themed like a minecart from Donkey Kong that it really hit home: Doing stuff in the real world is fun, and it brings a smile and excitement that is totally different than enjoying a great movie or relaxing with a moody TV show. Walt Disney himself understood it. It's why he created Disneyland in the first place, but so many others, from actors and directors to veteran executives (who should really know better!) think this stuff is just for kids. Everyone, of all ages, wants to experience entertainment in the real world. It's why the Sphere in Las Vegas is taking off with The Wizard of Oz, and why Disney and Universal (and even Netflix!) are pouring cash into real-world experiences for adults and families alike. Movies are captivating, TV is an everyday activity, but going somewhere with other people and experiencing something IRL is special; it's a shame it still feels like a guilty pleasure. Here's hoping 2026 changes that. - Alex Weprin 'Love Island USA' Image Credit: Ben Symons/Peacock The seasons are too long (37 episodes!). It's frequently du