What is the best video player for Mac?

There really isn't a single “best” Mac media player. I suggest you try out all of the ones listed below, and you'll figure out which one works best for you.

For Me recently, VLC Media Player is still the best overall choice on Mac.

• VLC: Free, supports almost every video format, handles subtitles well, and rarely needs extra codecs. The interface isn’t the prettiest, but it just works.
• IINA: Probably the best-looking Mac-native option. It feels more like a proper macOS app, supports modern features, and is great if you mostly watch local videos.
• Infuse: Best if you have a large movie/TV library. It has a beautiful interface, metadata fetching, and works well with network drives, but some features require a subscription.
• QuickTime Player: Fine for basic MP4/MOV files, but limited format support.

I’d use IINA for daily watching and keep VLC installed as a backup for any weird formats that don’t play.