Despite being a universal experience, menopause remains nearly invisible on screen; a 2025 study found it mentioned in only 6% of films featuring women over 40 since 2009, often as a punchline. 2024–2026 Performance Highlights
Men over 45 are nearly three times as likely to land leading roles than women of the same age. For women of color over 45, representation in top 2025 films dropped to zero. miss ann milf
After reaching parity in 2024, only 39 of 2025's top 100 films featured female leads—the lowest since 2018. Despite being a universal experience
Prominent projects are pushing back against ageist tropes by exploring complex themes like sexual agency and career risk. The Idea of You menopause remains nearly invisible on screen