The Golden Globe Awards nominations for 2025 have officially been revealed, signaling the start of Hollywood’s most exciting awards season. This year’s lineup celebrates a powerful blend of cinematic excellence and groundbreaking television storytelling, with a diverse range of performances, directors, and productions earning top honors.
Hollywood Prepares for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will take place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, live from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. As one of the most influential precursors to the Academy Awards, the Globes once again spotlight the industry’s finest achievements across film and television.
This year’s nominations reflect a remarkable variety of voices, genres, and creative approaches. From box office blockbusters to independent gems and prestige streaming hits, the list demonstrates how the entertainment landscape continues to evolve.
A Year of Cinematic Powerhouses
The 2025 Golden Globe nominations highlight a standout year in cinema, dominated by films that captivated global audiences while earning critical acclaim. Christopher Nolan’s historical epic “Oppenheimer” emerged as a frontrunner, earning multiple nominations across acting, directing, and technical categories.
Greta Gerwig’s colorful phenomenon “Barbie” also made an impressive showing, reinforcing its dual status as a cultural milestone and creative triumph. Meanwhile, Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” brought classic filmmaking craftsmanship to the forefront, alongside bold performances and meticulous storytelling.
Other top film contenders include “Poor Things”, a visually dazzling and genre-bending odyssey led by Emma Stone, and “Maestro”, Bradley Cooper’s emotional portrayal of composer Leonard Bernstein.
Top Film Nominations
“Oppenheimer” – 8 nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Director – Christopher Nolan
- Best Actor – Cillian Murphy
- Best Supporting Actor – Robert Downey Jr.
- Best Supporting Actress – Emily Blunt
- Best Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography
“Barbie” – 7 nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Director – Greta Gerwig
- Best Actress – Margot Robbie
- Best Supporting Actor – Ryan Gosling
- Best Screenplay, Best Original Song, Best Production Design
“Killers of the Flower Moon” – 6 nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Director – Martin Scorsese
- Best Actress – Lily Gladstone
- Best Actor – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Best Screenplay, Best Original Score
“Poor Things” – 5 nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actress – Emma Stone
- Best Director – Yorgos Lanthimos
- Best Screenplay, Best Costume Design
“Maestro” – 4 nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Director – Bradley Cooper
- Best Actor – Bradley Cooper
- Best Actress – Carey Mulligan
These nominations showcase the continued strength of auteur filmmaking and highlight how directors are shaping the future of visual storytelling.
Television Dominates the Spotlight
The television landscape delivered some of its strongest performances and productions in years. Prestige dramas and bold comedies led the charge, with “Succession”, “The Crown”, and “The Bear” securing top nominations.
HBO’s Succession closed its final season with commanding storytelling and powerhouse performances, earning six nominations including Best Drama Series. Netflix’s The Crown continued its awards legacy, while FX’s The Bear cemented itself as one of the defining comedies of modern television.
Leading TV Series Nominations
“Succession” (HBO) – 6 nominations
- Best Television Series – Drama
- Best Actor – Kieran Culkin
- Best Actor – Jeremy Strong
- Best Actress – Sarah Snook
- Best Supporting Actor – Matthew Macfadyen
- Best Screenplay
“The Crown” (Netflix) – 5 nominations
- Best Television Series – Drama
- Best Actress – Imelda Staunton
- Best Supporting Actor – Dominic West
- Best Screenplay, Best Production Design
“The Bear” (FX/Hulu) – 4 nominations
- Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actor – Jeremy Allen White
- Best Actress – Ayo Edebiri
- Best Supporting Actor – Ebon Moss-Bachrach
“The Last of Us” (HBO) – 3 nominations
- Best Television Series – Drama
- Best Actor – Pedro Pascal
- Best Actress – Bella Ramsey
“Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu) – 3 nominations
- Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actor – Steve Martin
- Best Supporting Actress – Selena Gomez
The competition among television contenders is particularly fierce this year, signaling a healthy balance between established hits and newer breakout series.
Standout Performances Across Film and Television
The acting categories for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards showcase a remarkable range of talent.
Film – Best Actor (Drama)
- Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
- Leonardo DiCaprio – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Bradley Cooper – Maestro
- Colman Domingo – Rustin
- Barry Keoghan – Saltburn
Film – Best Actress (Drama)
- Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Carey Mulligan – Maestro
- Sandra Hüller – Anatomy of a Fall
- Annette Bening – Nyad
- Greta Lee – Past Lives
Film – Best Actor (Musical or Comedy)
- Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
- Timothée Chalamet – Wonka
- Nicholas Hoult – The Menu
- Joaquin Phoenix – Beau Is Afraid
- Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction
Film – Best Actress (Musical or Comedy)
- Margot Robbie – Barbie
- Emma Stone – Poor Things
- Fantasia Barrino – The Color Purple
- Alma Pöysti – Fallen Leaves
- Natalie Portman – May December
Television – Best Actor (Drama)
- Kieran Culkin – Succession
- Jeremy Strong – Succession
- Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Brian Cox – Succession
Television – Best Actress (Drama)
- Sarah Snook – Succession
- Imelda Staunton – The Crown
- Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
- Emma D’Arcy – House of the Dragon
- Jennifer Aniston – The Morning Show
These nominees represent a wide cross-section of the industry, blending acclaimed veterans with breakthrough performers.
Behind the Camera: Directors, Writers, and Composers
The directors and writers shaping this year’s awards race include some of Hollywood’s most respected names.
Best Director – Motion Picture:
- Christopher Nolan – Oppenheimer
- Martin Scorsese – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Greta Gerwig – Barbie
- Bradley Cooper – Maestro
- Yorgos Lanthimos – Poor Things
Best Screenplay:
- Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach – Barbie
- Christopher Nolan – Oppenheimer
- Eric Roth – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Tony McNamara – Poor Things
- Samy Burch – May December
Best Original Score:
- Ludwig Göransson – Oppenheimer
- Robbie Robertson – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Daniel Pemberton – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- Alexandre Desplat – Poor Things
- Mark Ronson – Barbie
This year’s creative categories highlight an impressive level of craftsmanship, with each film combining artistic direction, visual design, and emotional storytelling.
Streaming Platforms Continue to Lead
Streaming services once again dominate the nominations, solidifying their role as the new powerhouse of entertainment. Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, Hulu, and Prime Video collectively captured dozens of nominations across both film and television categories.
Netflix maintained its stronghold with The Crown, Beef, and One Day. HBO delivered another banner year with Succession and The Last of Us, while Apple TV+ scored with Ted Lasso and Slow Horses. Hulu’s The Bear and Only Murders in the Building continue to resonate with both audiences and critics.
This dominance underscores how streaming platforms have transformed both content creation and viewing habits, allowing bold and diverse projects to thrive.
Global Influence and New Award Categories
In an effort to broaden recognition, the Golden Globes have continued expanding categories to acknowledge diverse voices and formats.
The Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award returns, celebrating films that achieved commercial success while maintaining artistic integrity. Notable contenders include Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
International films such as Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest, and Fallen Leaves have also made a strong showing this year, reflecting the Globes’ commitment to global storytelling.
The Road to Awards Night
As the countdown to January’s ceremony begins, anticipation is at an all-time high. Many analysts expect Oppenheimer to dominate the film categories, while Succession is widely regarded as the leading contender in television.
The 2025 Golden Globes will not only honor artistic achievement but also celebrate an industry that continues to redefine itself through innovation and inclusion.
Fans can expect a night filled with memorable speeches, powerful tributes, and historic wins when the stars gather for Hollywood’s first major celebration of the year.
The stage is set for a spectacular Golden Globes season. Which of the 2025 nominees are you rooting for? Share your thoughts below and stay tuned for the winners in January.