The nominations for the 2025 Golden Globes have been unveiled, spotlighting an exceptional year in film and television. Leading the charge is Emilia Pérez, Jacques Audiard’s daring and vibrant musical that has captivated audiences and critics alike. Securing a staggering 10 nominations, the Netflix-acquired gem from the Cannes Film Festival shines in categories like Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, while Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez earn well-deserved acting nods. Audiard himself is a triple nominee, recognized for his masterful directing, inventive screenplay, and contributions to the film’s original score.

Hot on its heels is Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, a sweeping A24 drama that earned seven nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama. The film’s stars, Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, received acting nods for their stirring performances, while the screenplay and original score also garnered attention. Another standout is Focus Features’ Conclave, a gripping tale of intrigue within the Vatican. With six nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama and acting recognition for Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini, it’s poised to make a significant impact on awards night.

On the television side, FX/Hulu’s The Bear continues its stellar awards run with five nominations, including Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and acting nods for Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Close behind are Only Murders in the Building and Shogun, each with four nods, while Netflix’s surprise breakout Nobody Wants This made a splash with acting and series nominations, cementing its place as a fresh and formidable contender.

This year also highlights the Golden Globes’ continued evolution, with the second iteration of its new categories. Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy recognizes the art of humor, while Cinematic and Box Office Achievement celebrates both storytelling prowess and commercial success. These additions reflect the dynamic and multifaceted nature of modern entertainment, making this year’s competition one of the most diverse and exciting yet.

• The Brutalist (A24)

• A Complete Unknown (Searchlight Pictures)

• Conclave (Focus Features)

• Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros. Pictures)

• Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios)

• September 5 (Paramount Pictures)

• Anora (NEON)

• Challengers (Amazon MGM Studios)

• Emilia Pérez (Netflix)

• A Real Pain (Searchlight Pictures)

• The Substance (MUBI)

• Wicked (Universal Pictures)

• Flow (Sideshow / Janus Films)

• Inside Out 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

• Memoir of a Snail (IFC Films)

• Moana 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Netflix)

• The Wild Robot (Universal Pictures)

• Alien: Romulus (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Warner Bros. Pictures)

• Deadpool & Wolverine (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

• Gladiator II (Paramount Pictures)

• Inside Out 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

• Twisters (Universal Pictures)

• Wicked (Universal Pictures)

• The Wild Robot (Universal Pictures)

• All We Imagine as Light (USA / France / India – Sideshow / Janus Films)

• Emilia Pérez (France – Netflix)

• The Girl with the Needle (Poland / Sweden / Denmark – MUBI)

• I’m Still Here (Brazil – Sony Pictures Classics)

• The Seed of the Sacred Fig (USA / Germany – NEON)

• Vermiglio (Italy – Sideshow / Janus Films)

• Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl)

• Angelina Jolie (Maria)

• Nicole Kidman (Babygirl)

• Tilda Swinton (The Room Next Door)

• Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)

• Kate Winslet (Lee)

• Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)

• Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)

• Daniel Craig (Queer)

• Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)

• Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)

• Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)

• Amy Adams (Nightbitch)

• Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)

• Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)

• Mikey Madison (Anora)

• Demi Moore (The Substance)

• Zendaya (Challengers)

• Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain)

• Hugh Grant (Heretic)

• Gabriel LaBelle (Saturday Night)

• Jesse Plemons (Kinds of Kindness)

• Glen Powell (Hit Man)

• Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)

• Selena Gomez (Emilia Pérez)

• Ariana Grande (Wicked)

• Felicity Jones (The Brutalist)

• Margaret Qualley (The Substance)

• Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)

• Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)

• Yura Borisov (Anora)

• Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)

• Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)

• Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)

• Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)

• Denzel Washington (Gladiator II)

• The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)

• The Diplomat (Netflix)

• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Prime Video)

• Shōgun (FX/Hulu)

• Slow Horses (Apple TV+)

• Squid Game (Netflix)

• Abbott Elementary (ABC)

• The Bear (FX/Hulu)

• The Gentlemen (Netflix)

• Hacks (HBO | Max)

• Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

• Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

• Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

• Disclaimer (Apple TV+)

• Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)

• The Penguin (HBO | Max)

• Ripley (Netflix)

• True Detective: Night Country (HBO | Max)

• Kathy Bates (Matlock)

• Emma D’Arcy (House of the Dragon)

• Maya Erskine (Mr. & Mrs. Smith)

• Keira Knightley (Black Doves)

• Keri Russell (The Diplomat)

• Anna Sawai (Shōgun)

• Donald Glover (Mr. & Mrs. Smith)

• Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent)

• Gary Oldman (Slow Horses)

• Eddie Redmayne (The Day of the Jackal)

• Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)

• Billy Bob Thornton (Landman)

• Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This)

• Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)

• Ayo Edebiri (The Bear)

• Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building)

• Kathryn Hahn (Agatha All Along)

• Jean Smart (Hacks)

• Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This)

• Ted Danson (A Man on the Inside)

• Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building)

• Jason Segel (Shrinking)

• Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)

• Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)

• Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer)

• Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)

• Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)

• Sofía Vergara (Griselda)

• Naomi Watts (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans)

• Kate Winslet (The Regime)

• Colin Farrell (The Penguin)

• Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer)

• Kevin Kline (Disclaimer)

• Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story)

• Ewan McGregor (A Gentleman in Moscow)

• Andrew Scott (Ripley)

• Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear)

• Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)

• Dakota Fanning (Ripley)

• Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)

• Allison Janney (The Diplomat)

• Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country)

• Tadanobu Asano (Shōgun)

• Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story)

• Harrison Ford (Shrinking)

• Jack Lowden (Slow Horses)

• Diego Luna (La Máquina)

• Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear)

• Jamie Foxx (Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was)

• Nikki Glaser (Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die)

• Seth Meyers (Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking)

• Adam Sandler (Adam Sandler: Love You)

• Ali Wong (Ali Wong: Single Lady)

• Ramy Youssef (Ramy Youssef: More Feelings)

As the 2025 Golden Globes approach, speculation is already buzzing about potential winners. In the film categories, Emilia Pérez emerges as a frontrunner with its remarkable ten nominations, making it a strong contender for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The critically acclaimed The Brutalist and Conclave also stand out in the drama category, thanks to their powerful narratives and standout performances. Meanwhile, the television race is equally fierce, with The Bear leading the pack with five nominations. Abbott Elementaryand Only Murders in the Building are also expected to make waves in the comedy categories.

This year’s nominees highlight a diverse range of talent and storytelling, from Jacques Audiard’s masterful direction to breakthrough performances from stars like Karla Sofía Gascón and Ayo Edebiri. The inclusion of new categories, such as Achievement in Stand-Up Comedy and Global Box Office, adds an exciting layer of competition, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment.

The 2025 Golden Globes will air on Sunday, January 12, 2025, live on NBC and streaming on Peacock. This year’s ceremony promises to be a night to remember, celebrating the best in film and television while setting the stage for awards season. For a deeper dive into who we think will take home the trophies, check out our full predictions for the 2025 Golden Globes on The Cinema Group.