The GQ magazine for October 2025 features actor Glen Powell on the cover and focuses on a special report titled "The State of the American Male in 2025". The issue examines evolving perceptions of masculinity, with a wide range of storytelling formats and a survey of 1,929 American men. The report also includes interviews with prominent cultural figures and college students and explores the cultural impact of figures like plastic surgeons and podcasters on male ideals.