The anticipation for the 2025 Golden Globes is palpable as the nominees have just been unveiled. This year's awards season promises to be an exciting one with a diverse array of talent being recognized across film and television. The ceremony, scheduled to air live on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, will be hosted by the charismatic Nikki Glaser. The film and TV nominees were officially announced on Dec. 9, setting the stage for what is expected to be a memorable event.
Leading the pack with the most nominations is Netflix's Emilia Perez, making history with ten nominations—the most ever for a comedy or musical film at the Golden Globes.
On the television front, FX/Hulu's The Bear stands out with five nominations, showcasing its strong storytelling and powerful performances. Both Shogun (FX/Hulu) and Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) have earned four nominations each.
The Golden Globes have undergone significant changes in response to industry-wide backlash over ethical lapses and a lack of diversity. Last year, the organization introduced a new voting body and ownership structure. The awards are now organized by Dick Clark Productions, and the voting panel has been expanded to include 300 journalists from around the world, replacing the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
These changes aim to bring a fresh perspective and greater inclusivity to the awards, ensuring that the Golden Globes continue to be a respected and relevant institution in the entertainment industry. This new era marks a commitment to transparency and diversity, aligning the awards with contemporary values and expectations.
Also new to the Golden Globes, introduced in 2024, is the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category. This award recognizes films that have not only achieved critical acclaim but also significant box office success, honoring films that have garnered extensive global audience support and demonstrated cinematic excellence. To be eligible for this category, a film must have grossed $150 million, with at least $100 million earned in the U.S., or have achieved comparable digital streaming viewership.

Film: Best Motion Picture-Drama
Let's explore the prestigious nominees for Best Motion Picture - Drama category and discover the various streaming platforms and theaters where these acclaimed films are currently available for viewing.
The Brutalist from A24 follows the story of László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect, who separated from his family in World War II and immigrated to America. The movie stars Adrien Brody and was set to release in the theatres on December 20.
A Complete Unknown (Searchlight Pictures), based on the 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah Wald, has Timothee Chalamet portraying Bob Dylan as a 19-year-old in 1961 in New York. This movie will be in theatres on Christmas Day.
The Pope is dead and now it is Cardinal Lawerence's job to lead in one of the world's most secretive events, selecting a new Pope. This is the description of Conclave starring Ralph Finnes as Cardinal Lawerence. Conclave is available for streaming on Peacock.
Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros. Pictures) is the second installment in an epic science fiction film adaptation of Frank Herbert's book Dune. It follows Paul Atreides and his rise to popularity and power among the Fremen. Timothee Chalamet also stars, and this film can be streamed on HBO.
Nickel Boys follows the friendship between two young African American men as they both navigate the trials of reform school together. It stars Brandon Wilson as Turner and Ethan Herisse as Elwood and opened in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles on December 14 and 20. It is set to be released nationwide in January.
September 5 from Paramount Pictures and starring Peter Sarsgaard as Roone Arledge is a movie about the true story of the broadcast coverage of the terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. This film was released into the theatres on Thanksgiving and is still in theatres for viewing.
For a list of all the film nominees visit the Golden Globe website here: https://goldenglobes.com/nominations/2025

TV: Best Television Series-Drama
The critically acclaimed TV shows nominated for Best Television Series-Drama at the Golden Globes represent must-watch entertainment for any serious television enthusiast.
Eddie Redmayne is a for-hire assassin and is now on British intelligence's radar. The Day of the Jackal is the perfect cat-and-mouse spy drama and can be streamed on Peacock.
The Diplomat, now in its second season on Netflix, follows the ambassador to the United Kingdom amid an international crisis. Keri Russell stars as US diplomat Kate Wyler. Both seasons can be streamed on Netflix.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith can be streamed on Amazon Prime. Donald Glover portrays John Smith while Maya Erskine plays Jane Smith - two spies assigned by their organization to pose as a married couple sharing living quarters as they both begin new careers as spies.
Shogun won 18 Emmy Awards in 2024, the most ever for a show in a single year. One of the most acclaimed shows, it is a historical epic based on James Clavell's 1975 novel. It follows Englishman John Blackthorne (played by Cosmo Jarvis) after he became shipwrecked in Japan. Shogun can be streamed on Hulu.
Based on Mick Herron's Slough House series of novels, Slow Horses is from Apple TV+ and is now in its fourth season. This series, starring Gary Oldman, follows a team of dysfunctional M15 agents.
Desperate participants take up a challenge to participate in childhood-inspired competitions for an enticing reward, but failure means death. This is the storyline of Squid Games on Netflix. Season two debuts on Dec. 26.
For a list of all the film nominees visit the Golden Globe website here: https://goldenglobes.com/nominations/2025