: In 2024, only eight films in the top 100 featured a woman aged 45+ in a leading role, compared to 21 films featuring men in the same bracket.

: For the first time, 54% of the top 100 grossing movies in 2024 featured female leads or co-leads.

Industry Report: Mature Women in Entertainment and Cinema (2024–2026)

: The lack of representation is most acute for mature women of color. In 2025, not a single top-100 film featured a woman of color aged 45+ in a leading role. 3. The Shift in Narrative: Authenticity & Complexity