The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has unveiled the highly anticipated 2025 Golden Globe Awards nominations, honoring the best in film and television over the past year. This year’s nominees highlight an extraordinary range of storytelling and artistic achievement, from gripping dramas to vibrant comedies, groundbreaking animated features, and innovative limited series.
Film Categories: A Celebration of Bold Storytelling
Best Motion Picture—Drama is stacked with powerhouses, including Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve‘s sci-fi epic, alongside The Brutalist and A Complete Unknown, which showcase thought-provoking narratives. Nickel Boys, adapted from Colson Whitehead‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and September 5, a compelling tale of resilience, also made the cut.
In Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, the spotlight shines on Wicked, a fan-favorite adaptation of the Broadway sensation, and Challengers, Luca Guadagnino‘s romantic drama with a comedic edge. Karla Sofía Gascón‘s Emilia Pérez and The Substance have also drawn attention for their fresh takes on musical and comedic storytelling.
© Eugene GologurskyAnimation enthusiasts have much to celebrate with a competitive Best Motion Picture – Animated category. Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and Disney’s Moana 2 face off against more niche artistic projects like Memoir of a Snail and Flow. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and The Wild Robot round out this diverse lineup.
For cinematic spectacle, the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category celebrates commercial hits that pushed boundaries, from Deadpool & Wolverine to Gladiator II and Twisters. Musical adaptations like Wicked and animated films like The Wild Robot also found recognition.
Standout Performances in Film
This year’s acting categories showcase an array of stunning performances. Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama sees titans like Kate Winslet (Lee), Nicole Kidman (Babygirl), and Tilda Swinton (The Room Next Door). Meanwhile, Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) and Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown) lead the Male Actor—drama nominations.
© GettyIn the musical or comedy field, Amy Adams (Nightbitch) and Zendaya (Challengers) are among the standout nominees, while Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain) and Sebastian Stan (A Different Man) battle it out in the male category. Supporting roles saw notable nominations for Selena Gomez (Emilia Pérez) and Ariana Grande (Wicked), alongside Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice) and Denzel Washington (Gladiator II).
Television Categories: Prestige Meets Popular Appeal
The competition in television is just as fierce. Best Television Series – Drama features buzzy hits like Netflix’s The Diplomat and Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, while FX’s Shōgun brings a historical epic to the forefront. On the comedic side, Abbott Elementary continues its reign alongside breakout hits like Netflix’s Nobody Wants This.
© Courtesy of HuluIn limited series, True Detective: Night Country and The Penguin are among the most-talked-about nominees, with powerhouse performances from Jodie Foster and Colin Farrell. Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building) and Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) are fan favorites in the Best Female Actor – Musical or Comedy category.
Diverse Global Representation
The Best Motion Picture: Non-English Language category highlights a rich tapestry of international cinema, with films like Emilia Pérez (France), I’m Still Here (Brazil), and All We Imagine as Light (USA/France/India) showcasing cross-cultural narratives.
New Heights in Music and Comedy
In the music categories, original songs like Emilia Pérez‘s “El Mal” and The Wild Robot‘s “Kiss the Sky” contend for top honors. Meanwhile, the Stand-Up Comedy category recognizes sharp performances from Ali Wong (Single Lady) and Adam Sandler (Love You).
A Night to Anticipate
With such a diverse and competitive field, the 2025 Golden Globe Awards promise to celebrate creativity, artistry, and innovation. The ceremony will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.