The nominations for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards have been announced, prompting widespread reaction across Hollywood. With the 83rd ceremony set for 11 January 2026, here are the key surprises and omissions.
1. Surprise: &ldquo;One Battle After Another&rdquo; Leads the Field Paul Thomas Anderson&rsquo;s One Battle After Another tops the nominations with nine nods, including Best Musical/Comedy, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro, and Chase Infiniti all secured acting nominations, while Jonny Greenwood was recognized for Best Original Score, confirming the film as a major awards contender.
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2. Snub: Major Studio Releases Miss Out Despite space in the Musical/Comedy category for distinctive titles such as Nouvelle Vague, Blue Moon, and Marty Supreme, several high-profile studio films failed to appear. The omissions leave room for smaller, auteur-driven productions to stand out.
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3. Surprise: International Films Gain Ground Led by &ldquo;The Voice of Hind Rajab&rdquo; The Voice of Hind Rajab, inspired by real events, joins festival favourites It Was Just an Accident and Sirat in the Best Non-English Language Film category, highlighting the Globes&rsquo; growing interest in politically resonant international cinema.
4. Snub: Big-Name Actors Overlooked Several expected contenders were absent from the drama and supporting categories. Instead, nominations went to performers including Kathy Bates, Bella Ramsey, Helen Mirren, Rhea Seehorn and newcomer Elle Fanning. In the musical categories, Wicked: For Good earned Ariana Grande a Supporting Actress nomination and secured two original song nods. Sinners also made an impression, with Ryan Coogler recognized for directing and Jonny Greenwood for score.
5. Surprise, and a Snub: Shake-Up in the Animated Race This year&rsquo;s animated category blends mainstream and independent productions, with Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and K-pop fantasy Demon Hunters among the nominees. Indie titles such as Little Am&eacute;lie and The Character of Rain also earned recognition, while several major studio animations were notably absent.
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Even with a streamlined list, the 2025 nominations deliver a mix of surprises, omissions, and emerging contenders likely to shape the awards season ahead of 11 January.
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