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  • Live 2026 Golden Globes Awards Full Results

    The Golden Globes will air on Paramount+ live January 11th, 2026.
    The Golden Globes will air on Paramount+ live January 11th, 2026.

    Preview:

    • ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Hamnet’ and more won at this year’s Golden Globes.
    • Seth Rogen and Noah Wyle were among the TV nominees who went home with trophies.
    • The show added Podcast and stand-up categories this year.

    The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony happened on Sunday night, and there weren’t a lot of surprises.

    Host Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue took some potshots at the Warner Bros./Netflix deal, Leonardo DiCaprio’s penchant for younger girlfriends and, in slightly more pointed moments, the Epstein files and the ongoing, disturbing changes at CBS news.

    Movie-wise, ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ won yet more awards, as did ‘Marty Supreme’s Timothée Chalamet.

    Perhaps the only real unexpected winner was Rose Byrne for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.’

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    On the TV front, it also felt a little like a repeat of other awards ceremonies, with the likes of Noah Wyle, Jean Smart and Seth Rogen all picking up trophies after winning at other events.

    At least the Podcast category was new, even if Amy Poehler (a popular former Globes host) wasn’t a big shock winner for her ‘Good Hang’ interview show.

    But if you were a composer hoping to see your work honored, you were out of luck, since the Globes organizers chose to hand out that category off the air (congratulations and, er, sorry to ‘Sinners’ Ludwig Göransson, by the way).

    Related Article: Golden Globes Ceremony 2025: Winners, Losers, Snubs and Surprises

    Full List of Film Nominations:

    Best Motion Picture – Drama

    (L to R) Paul Mescal, Pippa Harris, Nicolas Gonda, Jessie Buckley, Jacobi Jupe, Max Richter, ChloÈ Zhao, Steven Spielberg, Joe Alwyn, Liza Marshall and Maggie O'Farrell accept the Best Motion Picture ñ Drama Award for for 'Hamnet' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Paul Mescal, Pippa Harris, Nicolas Gonda, Jessie Buckley, Jacobi Jupe, Max Richter, ChloÈ Zhao, Steven Spielberg, Joe Alwyn, Liza Marshall and Maggie O’Farrell accept the Best Motion Picture ñ Drama Award for for ‘Hamnet’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

    Jessie Buckley accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Motion Picture ñ Drama Award for 'Hamnet' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Jessie Buckley accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Motion Picture ñ Drama Award for ‘Hamnet’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

    Wagner Moura accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Motion Picture ñ Drama Award for 'The Secret Agent' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Wagner Moura accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Motion Picture ñ Drama Award for ‘The Secret Agent’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

    (L to R) Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Sara Murphy, Chase Infiniti, Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn accept the Best Motion Picture ñ Musical or Comedy Award for 'One Battle After Another' from Julia Roberts onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Sara Murphy, Chase Infiniti, Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn accept the Best Motion Picture ñ Musical or Comedy Award for ‘One Battle After Another’ from Julia Roberts onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

    Rose Byrne accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Motion Picture ñ Musical or Comedy Award for 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Rose Byrne accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Award for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

    Timothee Chalamet accepts the Best Actor in a Motion Picture ñ Musical or Comedy Award for 'Marty Supreme' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Timothee Chalamet accepts the Best Actor in a Motion Picture ñ Musical or Comedy Award for ‘Marty Supreme’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Motion Picture – Animated

    (L to R) Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang and Michelle Wong accept the Best Motion Picture – Animated Award for 'KPop Demon Hunters' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang and Michelle Wong accept the Best Motion Picture – Animated Award for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

    (L to R) Fred Burle, Wagner Moura, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Gabriel Leone, Alice Carvalho and Emilie Lesclaux accept the Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language Award for 'The Secret Agent' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Fred Burle, Wagner Moura, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Gabriel Leone, Alice Carvalho and Emilie Lesclaux accept the Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language Award for ‘The Secret Agent’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • ‘It Was Just an Accident’
    • ‘No Other Choice’
    • ‘The Secret Agent’ – WINNER
    • ‘Sentimental Value’
    • ‘Sirāt’
    • ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

    Teyana Taylor accepts the Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in Any Motion Picture Award for 'One Battle After Another' during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Teyana Taylor accepts the Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in Any Motion Picture Award for ‘One Battle After Another’ during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

    Stellan Skarsgård accepts the Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in Any Motion Picture Award for 'Sentimental Value' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Stellan Skarsgård accepts the Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in Any Motion Picture Award for ‘Sentimental Value’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Director – Motion Picture

    Paul Thomas Anderson accepts the Best Director Award for 'One Battle After Another' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Paul Thomas Anderson accepts the Best Director Award for ‘One Battle After Another’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • Paul Thomas Anderson, ‘One Battle After Another’ – WINNER
    • Ryan Coogler, ‘Sinners’
    • Guillermo del Toro, ‘Frankenstein’
    • Jafar Panahi, ‘It Was Just an Accident’
    • Joachim Trier, ‘Sentimental Value’

    Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

    Paul Thomas Anderson accepts the Best Screenplay - Motion Picture Award for 'One Battle After Another' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Paul Thomas Anderson accepts the Best Screenplay – Motion Picture Award for ‘One Battle After Another’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • Paul Thomas Anderson, ‘One Battle After Another’ – WINNER
    • Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, ‘Marty Supreme’
    • Ryan Coogler, ‘Sinners’
    • Jafar Panahi, ‘It Was Just an Accident’
    • Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier, ‘Sentimental Value’
    • Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell, ‘Hamnet’

    Best Original Score – Motion Picture

    Ludwig Goransson accepts the Best Original Score - Motion Picture Award for 'Sinners' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Ludwig Goransson accepts the Best Original Score – Motion Picture Award for ‘Sinners’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Original Song – Motion Picture

    EJAE (2nd from R) accepts the Best Original Song - Motion Picture Award for "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    EJAE (2nd from R) accepts the Best Original Song – Motion Picture Award for “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • “Dream as One”, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
    • “Golden”, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – WINNER
    • “I Lied to You”, ‘Sinners’
    • “No Place Like Home”, ‘Wicked: For Good’
    • “The Girl in the Bubble”, ‘Wicked: For Good’
    • “Train Dreams”, ‘Train Dreams’

    Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

    (L to R) Li Jun Li, Ryan Coogler, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Gransson accept the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for 'Sinners' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Li Jun Li, Ryan Coogler, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Gransson accept the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for ‘Sinners’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Full List of TV Nominations:

    Best Television Series – Drama

    (L to R) John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill and Noah Wyle accept the Best TV Series – Drama Award for 'The Pitt' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill and Noah Wyle accept the Best TV Series – Drama Award for ‘The Pitt’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama

    Rhea Seehorn accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a TV Series – Drama Award for 'Pluribus' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Rhea Seehorn accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a TV Series – Drama Award for ‘Pluribus’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama

    Noah Wyle accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a TV Series – Drama Award for "The Pitt" onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Noah Wyle accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a TV Series – Drama Award for “The Pitt” onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

    (L to R) James Weaver, Chase Sui Wonders, Seth Rogen and Alex Gregory accept the Best TV Series ñ Musical or Comedy Award for 'The Studio' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) James Weaver, Chase Sui Wonders, Seth Rogen and Alex Gregory accept the Best TV Series ñ Musical or Comedy Award for ‘The Studio’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

    Jean Smart accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy Award for "Hacks" onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Jean Smart accepts the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy Award for “Hacks” onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

    Seth Rogan speaks onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Seth Rogan speaks onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

    (L to R) Hannah Walters, Mark Herbert, Jeremy Kleiner, Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne, Reece Feldman and Ashley Walters accept the Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Award for 'Adolescence' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Hannah Walters, Mark Herbert, Jeremy Kleiner, Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne, Reece Feldman and Ashley Walters accept the Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Award for ‘Adolescence’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Michelle Williams as Molly in 'Dying for Sex'. Photo: Sarah Shatz/FX.
    Michelle Williams as Molly in ‘Dying for Sex’. Photo: Sarah Shatz/FX.
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    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture

    Stephen Graham accepts the Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Award for 'Adolescence' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Stephen Graham accepts the Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Award for ‘Adolescence’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television

    Erin Doherty accepts the Best Performance by a Supporting Actress on TV Award for 'Adolescence' during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Erin Doherty accepts the Best Performance by a Supporting Actress on TV Award for ‘Adolescence’ during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television

    Owen Cooper accepts the Best Performance by a Supporting Actor on TV Award for "Adolescence" onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Owen Cooper accepts the Best Performance by a Supporting Actor on TV Award for “Adolescence” onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Jennifer Lopez and Timothée Chalamet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Jennifer Lopez and Timothée Chalamet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Editorial Note: James White contributed to this article. 

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  • The Actor Awards Nominations 2026 Announced

    The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA will stream on Netflix March 1st.
    The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA will stream on Netflix March 1st.

    Preview:

    • The nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards have been announced.
    • ‘One Battle After Another’ leads the film field with seven nods.
    • The ceremony will screen on Netflix once more.

    Despite the somewhat surprising decision to change the name of the Screen Actors Guild Awards to the clunkier The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA, everything else about the performer-focused awards is remaining the same.

    Including the nomination announcement for the 32nd annual event, which this year was presented by ‘Abbott Elementary’ scene stealer Janelle James and ‘Heated Rivalry’ breakout Connor Storrie.

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    On the film front, ‘One Battle After Another’ scored a record seven nominations, with much of its lead cast landing nods, while ‘Sinners’ and ‘Bugonia’ are also in contention.

    The small screen side of things, meanwhile, includes nominations for the likes of ‘The Pitt’ and ‘The White Lotus’.

    Related Article: Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore and ‘Conclave’ Win at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards

    Here’s the full movie nominee list:

    Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

    Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’. Photo: A24.
    Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’. Photo: A24.

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

    (L to R) Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet', a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
    (L to R) Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

    Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
    Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

    Amy Madigan as Gladys in New Line Cinema’s 'Weapons,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Amy Madigan as Gladys in New Line Cinema’s ‘Weapons,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

    Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' from Paramount Pictures and Skydance. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ from Paramount Pictures and Skydance. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    And Here’s the full TV nominee list:

    Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

    (L to R) Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola in 'The White Lotus' Season 3. Photo: Fabio Lovino/HBO.
    (L to R) Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. Photo: Fabio Lovino/HBO.

    Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

    (L to R) Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez in 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 5. Photo: Disney/Patrick Harbron.
    (L to R) Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5. Photo: Disney/Patrick Harbron.

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

    Sterling K. Brown in 'Paradise'. Photo: Hulu.
    Sterling K. Brown in ‘Paradise’. Photo: Hulu.

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

    Rhea Seehorn in ‘Pluribus,’ premiering November 7, 2025 on Apple TV.
    Rhea Seehorn in ‘Pluribus,’ premiering November 7, 2025 on Apple TV.

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

    Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in episode 203 of ‘Wednesday’ Season 2. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.
    Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in episode 203 of ‘Wednesday’ Season 2. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

    Seth Rogen in 'The Studio,' premiering March 26, 2025 on Apple TV+.
    Seth Rogen in ‘The Studio,’ premiering March 26, 2025 on Apple TV+.

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series

    Michelle Williams as Molly in 'Dying for Sex'. Photo: Sarah Shatz/FX.
    Michelle Williams as Molly in ‘Dying for Sex’. Photo: Sarah Shatz/FX.

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series

    Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in 'Adolescence'. Photo: Ben Blackall/Netflix © 2024.
    Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in ‘Adolescence’. Photo: Ben Blackall/Netflix © 2024.

    Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series

    (L to R) Danny Ramirez, Tati Gabrielle, Ariela Barer, Kaitlyn Dever, and Spencer Lord in 'The Last of Us' Season 2. Photograph by Liane Hentscher/HBO.
    (L to R) Danny Ramirez, Tati Gabrielle, Ariela Barer, Kaitlyn Dever, and Spencer Lord in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2. Photograph by Liane Hentscher/HBO.

    Where can I watch the ceremony?

    The Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream live globally on Netflix on March 1.

    Harrison Ford will receive the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Honoree at the Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, which will stream on Netflix March 1st.
    Harrison Ford will receive the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Honoree at the Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, which will stream on Netflix March 1st.

     

  • 2026 Critics Choice Awards Winners

    Chelsea Handler hosts the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards. Photo: CCA.
    Chelsea Handler hosts the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards. Photo: CCA.

    Preview:

    • Winners of the 31st Critics Choice Awards included ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet.’
    • ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Sinners’ also took home awards.
    • The ceremony was hosted by Chelsea Handler.

    Though there were few surprises among the big winners at this year’s Critics Choice Awards, where ‘One Battle After Another’ took home a three big trophies (Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay), the ceremony was nevertheless still a lively, energetic affair, hosted once again by Chelsea Handler.

    Following a monologue from Handler that took shots at Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav and paid loving tribute to Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton, it was on with the show.

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    After scoring the most nominations, Ryan Coogler‘s ‘Sinners’ won four trophies, tying Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein.’

    On the acting front, the likes of ‘Marty Supreme’s Timothée Chalamet and ‘Frankenstein’s Jacob Elordi won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, along with ‘Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley and ‘Weapons’ Amy Madigan in their respective categories.

    TV-wise, prizes predictably went to ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Studio,’ though it was welcome to see Rhea Seehorn taking the stage after winning her category for ‘Pluribus.’

    Here’s the full list of winners…

    Related Article: ‘Sinners’ Leads The Critics Choice Film Awards Nominations With 17

     

    BEST PICTURE

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    BEST ACTOR

    Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’. Photo: A24.
    Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’. Photo: A24.

    BEST ACTRESS

    (L to R) Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet', a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
    (L to R) Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

    Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
    Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

    Amy Madigan as Gladys in New Line Cinema’s 'Weapons,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Amy Madigan as Gladys in New Line Cinema’s ‘Weapons,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST YOUNG ACTOR / ACTRESS

    Miles Caton as Sammie Moore in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Miles Caton as Sammie Moore in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Sinners,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST DIRECTOR

    (L to R) Leonardo Di Caprio and Director/Writer/Producer Paul Thomas Anderson on the set of 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Leonardo Di Caprio and Director/Writer/Producer Paul Thomas Anderson on the set of ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

    Director Ryan Cooler at the New York Premiere of 'Sinners'. Photo: Warner Bros.
    Director Ryan Cooler at the New York Premiere of ‘Sinners’. Photo: Warner Bros.

    BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

    Benicio del Toro as Sensei St. Carlos in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
    Benicio del Toro as Sensei St. Carlos in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
    • Paul Thomas Anderson – ‘One Battle After Another’ – WINNER
    • Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar – ‘Train Dreams’
    • Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Don McKellar, Jahye Lee – ‘No Other Choice’
    • Guillermo del Toro – ‘Frankenstein’
    • Will Tracy – ‘Bugonia’
    • Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell – ‘Hamnet’

    BEST CASTING AND ENSEMBLE

    (L to R) Jayme Lawson as Pearline, Wunmi Mosaku as Annie, Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Miles Caton as Sammie Moore, and Li Jun Li as Grace Chow, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Jayme Lawson as Pearline, Wunmi Mosaku as Annie, Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Miles Caton as Sammie Moore, and Li Jun Li as Grace Chow, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Sinners,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

    Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier in 'Train Dreams'. Cr: Netflix © 2025.
    Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier in ‘Train Dreams’. Cr: Netflix © 2025.

    BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

    (L to R) Jacob Elordi as The Creature and Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein on the set of Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
    (L to R) Jacob Elordi as The Creature and Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein on the set of Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

    BEST EDITING

    Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films’ 'F1', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films’ ‘F1’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST COSTUME DESIGN

    Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
    Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

    BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP

    Oscar Isaacs in 'Frankenstein'. Photo: Netflix.
    Oscar Isaacs in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Netflix.

    BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

    Varang (Oona Chaplin) in 20th Century Studios' 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
    Varang (Oona Chaplin) in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST STUNT DESIGN

    Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' from Paramount Pictures and Skydance. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ from Paramount Pictures and Skydance. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

    'Kpop Demon Hunters'. ©2025 Netflix.
    ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’. ©2025 Netflix.

    BEST COMEDY

    Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. in 'The Naked Gun' from Paramount Pictures.
    Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. in ‘The Naked Gun’ from Paramount Pictures.

    BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

    Wagner Moura in 'The Secret Agent.' Photo: Neon.
    Wagner Moura in ‘The Secret Agent.’ Photo: Neon.

    BEST SONG

    'Kpop Demon Hunters'. ©2025 Netflix.
    ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’. ©2025 Netflix.

    BEST SCORE

    (L to R) Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Wunami Mosaku as Annie, Hailee Steinfeld as Mary, Michael B. Jordan as Stack, Miles Caton as Sammie and Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Wunami Mosaku as Annie, Hailee Steinfeld as Mary, Michael B. Jordan as Stack, Miles Caton as Sammie and Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Sinners,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST SOUND

    A scene from Apple Original Films’ 'F1', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    A scene from Apple Original Films’ ‘F1’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    The Critic's Choice Awards will be January 4th.
    The Critic’s Choice Awards will be January 4th.
  • Best Movies of 2025 Top 25

    Moviefone's 25 best movies of 2025.
    Moviefone’s 25 best movies of 2025.

    As we start to close the book on 2025, it’s time to look back at the 25 best movies of the year!

    2025 saw new films from acclaimed filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson (‘One Battle After Another‘) and Ryan Coogler (‘Sinners‘), animated hits like ‘Kpop: Demon Hunters‘ and ‘Zootopia 2‘, scary movies such as ‘Weapons‘, long-awaited sequels like ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash‘ and ‘Wicked: For Good‘, reimagined superhero movies such as ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ and James Gunn‘s ‘Superman‘, and awards contenders like ‘Marty Supreme‘ and ‘Hamnet‘.

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    With the year quickly coming to a close, Moviefone has assembled its list of the 25 best movies of 2025.

    Let’s begin and Happy New Year!

    Related Article: 24 Best Movies of 2024, Ranked!


    25. ‘Rosemead‘ 

    Lucy Liu stars in 'Rosemead'. Photo: Vertical.
    Lucy Liu stars in ‘Rosemead’. Photo: Vertical.

    From director Eric Lin, in a race against time, an ailing woman (Lucy Liu) discovers her teenage son’s (Lawrence Shou) violent obsessions and must go to great lengths to protect him, and possibly others, in this portrait of a Chinese American family. Inspired by true events.

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    24. ‘Christy‘ 

    Sydney Sweeney in 'Christy'. Photo: Black Bear Pictures.
    Sydney Sweeney in ‘Christy’. Photo: Black Bear Pictures.

    From director David Michôd, Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.

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    23. ‘Sentimental Value‘ 

    (L to R) Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning in 'Sentimental Value'. Photo: Kasper Tuxen Andersen.
    (L to R) Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning in ‘Sentimental Value’. Photo: Kasper Tuxen Andersen.

    From director Joachim Trier, sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star (Elle Fanning).

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    22. ‘Roofman‘ 

    (L to R) Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in Paramount Pictures' 'Roofman'.
    (L to R) Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in Paramount Pictures’ ‘Roofman’.

    From director Derek Cianfrance, a former Army Ranger and struggling father (Channing Tatum) turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname ‘Roofman’. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for a divorced mom (Kristen Dunst) drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

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    21. ‘Bugonia‘ 

    Emma Stone stars as Michelle in director Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia', a Focus Features release. Credit: Atsushi Nishijima/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.
    Emma Stone stars as Michelle in director Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Atsushi Nishijima/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

    From director Yorgos Lanthimos, two conspiracy obsessed young (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) men kidnap the high-powered CEO (Emma Stone) of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

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    20. ‘The Monkey‘ 

    'The Monkey'. Photo: Neon.
    ‘The Monkey’. Photo: Neon.

    From director Osgood Perkins, when twin brothers (both played by Theo James) find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

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    19. ‘Highest 2 Lowest‘ 

    Denzel Washington in 'Highest 2 Lowest'. Photo Credit: David Lee.
    Denzel Washington in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. Photo Credit: David Lee.

    From director Spike Lee, when a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business”, is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.

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    18. ‘Dead Man’s Wire‘ 

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    (L to R) Dacre Montgomery as Richard ‘Dick’ Hall and Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis in ‘Dead Man’s Wire’. Photo: Row K Entertainment

    From director Gus Van Sant, set in 1977 and based on a true story, Tony Kiritsis (Bill Skarsgård), a former real estate developer puts a dead man’s switch on himself and the mortgage banker (Dacre Montgomery) who did him wrong, demanding $5 million and a personal apology.

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    17. ‘Predator: Badlands

    (L to R) Thia (Elle Fanning) and Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios' 'Predator: Badlands' film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Thia (Elle Fanning) and Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Predator: Badlands’ film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, cast out from his clan, a young Predator (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android (Elle Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

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    16. ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery‘ 

    (L to R) Josh O’Connor and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'. Cr. John Wilson/Netflix © 2025.
    (L to R) Josh O’Connor and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’. Cr. John Wilson/Netflix © 2025.

    From director Rian Johnson, when young priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

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    15. ‘Is This Thing On?‘ 

    Will Arnett stars in 'Is This Thing On?' Photo by Searchlight Pictures/Jason McDonald/ Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.
    Will Arnett stars in ‘Is This Thing On?’ Photo by Searchlight Pictures/Jason McDonald/ Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

    From director Bradley Cooper, as their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.

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    14. ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash‘ 

    Varang (Oona Chaplin) in 20th Century Studios' 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
    Varang (Oona Chaplin) in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    From director James Cameron, in the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na’vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang (Oona Chaplin). Jake’s family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

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    13. ‘Superman‘ (2025)

    David Corenswet as Superman in DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Superman', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jessica Miglio. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC.
    David Corenswet as Superman in DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Superman’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jessica Miglio. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC.

    From director James Gunn, Superman (David Corenswet), a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

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    12. ‘Frankenstein‘ (2025)

    Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
    Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

    From director Guillermo del Toro, Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

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    11. ‘Ballad of a Small Player‘ 

    Colin Farrell in 'Ballad of a Small Player'. Photo: Netflix. Netflix. © 2024.
    Colin Farrell in ‘Ballad of a Small Player’. Photo: Netflix. Netflix. © 2024.

    From director Edward Berger, amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler (Colin Farrell) running from his past — and his debts — becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.

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    10. ‘Eddington‘ 

    Joaquin Phoenix in 'Eddington'. Photo: A24.
    Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Eddington’. Photo: A24.

    From director Ari Aster, in May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

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    9. ‘Caught Stealing‘ 

    (L to R) Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz) and Hank (Austin Butler) have a moment outside a New York bar in Columbia Pictures 'Caught Stealing'. Photo: Niko Tavernise.© 2024 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. SALE, DUPLICATION OR TRANSFER OF THIS MATERIAL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
    (L to R) Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz) and Hank (Austin Butler) have a moment outside a New York bar in Columbia Pictures ‘Caught Stealing’. Photo: Niko Tavernise.© 2024 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. SALE, DUPLICATION OR TRANSFER OF THIS MATERIAL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

    From director Darren Aronofsky, burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of late 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined.

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    8. ‘Jay Kelly‘ 

    George Clooney as Jay Kelly in 'Jay Kelly'. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.
    George Clooney as Jay Kelly in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.

    From director Noah Baumbach, famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron (Adam Sandler).

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    7. ‘Black Bag‘ 

    Michael Fassbender stars as George Woodhouse in director Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag', a Focus Features release. Credit: Claudette Barius/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.
    Michael Fassbender stars as George Woodhouse in director Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Black Bag’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Claudette Barius/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

    From director Steven Soderbergh, ‘Black Bag’ is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett). When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

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    6. ‘The Phoenician Scheme‘ 

    Benicio Del Toro stars as Zsa-Zsa Korda in director Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of TPS Productions/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.
    Benicio Del Toro stars as Zsa-Zsa Korda in director Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of TPS Productions/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

    From director Wes Anderson, the film tells the story of a family and a family business starring Benicio del Toro.

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    5. ‘F1‘ 

    Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films’ 'F1', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films’ ‘F1’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    From director Joseph Kosinski, racing legend Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver (Damson Idris), while chasing one more chance at glory.

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    4. ‘Weapons‘ 

    Josh Brolin as Archer in New Line Cinema’s 'Weapons,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Josh Brolin as Archer in New Line Cinema’s ‘Weapons,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    From director Zach Cregger, when all but one child (Cary Christopher) from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

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    3. ‘Marty Supreme‘ 

    Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’. Photo: A24.
    Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’. Photo: A24.

    From director Josh Safdie, in 1950s New York, Marty Mauser, (Timothée Chalamet) a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

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    2. ‘Sinners‘ 

    Michael B. Jordan as Smoke and Stack in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Michael B. Jordan as Smoke and Stack in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Sinners,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    From director Ryan Coogler, trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

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    1. ‘One Battle After Another‘ 

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    From director Paul Thomas Anderson, washed-up revolutionary Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Sean Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

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  • The Oscars will Be Shown Exclusively on YouTube in 2029

    The 95th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
    The 95th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

    Preview:

    • The Oscars are switching to a new carrier in 2029.
    • ABC has carried the event since 1976.
    • Conan O’Brien hosts next year’s ceremony in March.

    The Academy Awards are just a couple of months away now, but the celebration of the year’s movies has some big changes on the horizon.

    While the Oscars ceremony has been carried by traditional network ABC since 1976, the 2029 event –– the 101st –– will be shown instead on YouTube in a gambit by the increasingly influential online service, which has scored the rights until at least 2033.

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    This coming year’s event –– the 98th –– will be held in March, with the likes of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ expected to take home some trophies. The nominations will be announced on January 22.

    Related Article: Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas & More Receiving Honorary Oscars

    What did the Academy say about the Oscars moving?

    Conan O'Brien to host the 97th Academy Awards on ABC and Hulu March 2nd. Credit/Provider: ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Conan O’Brien to host the 97th Academy Awards on ABC and Hulu March 2nd. Credit/Provider: ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Here’s part of the official statement on the change:

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars®, beginning in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and running through 2033.

    The Oscars, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more, will be available live and for free to over 2 billion viewers around the world on YouTube, and to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States. YouTube will help make the Oscars accessible to the Academy’s growing global audience through features such as closed captioning and audio tracks available in multiple languages.

    And here’s Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube on the move:

    “The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry. Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars’ storied legacy.”

    When are the Oscars happening in 2026?

    This coming years Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 15 next year, hosted once more by Conan O’Brien.

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    Conan O’Brien hosts the live ABC telecast of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Trae Patton / The Academy; Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    List of Best Picture Nominees at the 2024 Academy Awards:

    Buy Oscar winning Movies on Amazon

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  • Golden Globe 2026 Nominations Announced

    The Golden Globes will take place on December 8th.
    The Golden Globes will take place on December 8th.

    Despite lots of changes behind the scenes and some serious PR airbrushing, the Golden Globes never quite retained their luster. Still, they’re a big stop on the awards circuit and the nominations were announced today by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall during a press conference held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

    Among the early front runners? The likes of Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another,’ which has nine nominations, with movies including ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Sinners’ and Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ nipping at its heels.

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    And on the TV front, ‘The White Lotus’ and this year’s big small screen sensation, the one-shot drama ‘Adolescence’ have the most nominations for their side of the awards.

    Related Article: Golden Globes Ceremony 2025: Winners, Losers, Snubs and Surprises

    Full List of Film Nominations:

    Best Motion Picture – Drama

    Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
    Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

    ‘Frankenstein’
    ‘Hamnet’
    ‘It Was Just an Accident’
    ‘The Secret Agent’
    ‘Sentimental Value’
    ‘Sinners’

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

    Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes in director Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet', a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
    Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes in director Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

    Jessie Buckley, ‘Hamnet’
    Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Die My Love’
    Renate Reinsve, ‘Sentimental Value’
    Julia Roberts, ‘After the Hunt’
    Tessa Thompson, ‘Hedda’
    Eva Victor, ‘Sorry, Baby’

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

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    Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier in ‘Train Dreams’. Cr. BBP Train Dreams. LLC. © 2025.

    Joel Edgerton, ‘Train Dreams’
    Oscar Isaac, ‘Frankenstein’
    Dwayne Johnson, ‘The Smashing Machine’
    Michael B. Jordan, ‘Sinners’
    Wagner Moura, ‘The Secret Agent’
    Jeremy Allen White, ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’

    Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

    Emma Stone stars as Michelle in director Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia', a Focus Features release. Credit: Atsushi Nishijima/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.
    Emma Stone stars as Michelle in director Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Atsushi Nishijima/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

    ‘Blue Moon’
    ‘Bugonia’
    ‘Marty Supreme’
    ‘No Other Choice’
    ‘Nouvelle Vague’
    ‘One Battle After Another’

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

    Rose Byrne in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'. Photo: A24.
    Rose Byrne in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’. Photo: A24.

    Rose Byrne, ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’
    Cynthia Erivo, ‘Wicked: For Good’
    Kate Hudson, ‘Song Sung Blue’
    Chase Infiniti, ‘One Battle After Another’
    Amanda Seyfried, ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’
    Emma Stone, ‘Bugonia’

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

    George Clooney as Jay Kelly in 'Jay Kelly'. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.
    George Clooney as Jay Kelly in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.

    Timothée Chalamet, ‘Marty Supreme’
    George Clooney, ‘Jay Kelly’
    Leonardo DiCaprio, ‘One Battle After Another’
    Ethan Hawke, ‘Blue Moon’
    Lee Byung-Hun, ‘No Other Choice’
    Jesse Plemons, ‘Bugonia’

    Best Motion Picture – Animated

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    (L to R) Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) and Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Zootopia 2’. © 2025 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    ‘Arco’
    ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’
    ‘Elio’
    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
    ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’
    ‘Zootopia 2’

    Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

    Wagner Moura in 'The Secret Agent.' Photo: Neon.
    Wagner Moura in ‘The Secret Agent.’ Photo: Neon.

    ‘It Was Just an Accident’
    ‘No Other Choice’
    ‘The Secret Agent’
    ‘Sentimental Value’
    ‘Sirāt’
    ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

    Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in 'Sentimental Value'. Photo: Kasper Tuxen Andersen.
    Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in ‘Sentimental Value’. Photo: Kasper Tuxen Andersen.

    Emily Blunt, ‘The Smashing Machine’
    Elle Fanning, ‘Sentimental Value’
    Ariana Grande, ‘Wicked: For Good’
    Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, ‘Sentimental Value’
    Amy Madigan, ‘Weapons’
    Teyana Taylor, ‘One Battle After Another’

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

    (L to R) Teyana Taylor as Perfidia and Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
    (L to R) Teyana Taylor as Perfidia and Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

    Benicio Del Toro, ‘One Battle After Another’
    Jacob Elordi, ‘Frankenstein’
    Paul Mescal, ‘Hamnet’
    Sean Penn, ‘One Battle After Another’
    Adam Sandler, ‘Jay Kelly’
    Stellan Skarsgård, ‘Sentimental Value’

    Best Director – Motion Picture

    (L to R) Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Sinners' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Eli Adé. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Sinners’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Eli Adé. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Paul Thomas Anderson, ‘One Battle After Another’
    Ryan Coogler, ‘Sinners’
    Guillermo del Toro, ‘Frankenstein’
    Jafar Panahi, ‘It Was Just an Accident’
    Joachim Trier, ‘Sentimental Value’

    Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

    (L to R) Director of photography Lukasz Zal, director Chloé Zhao and actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal on the set of their film 'Hamnet', a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
    (L to R) Director of photography Lukasz Zal, director Chloé Zhao and actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal on the set of their film ‘Hamnet’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

    Paul Thomas Anderson, ‘One Battle After Another’
    Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, ‘Marty Supreme’
    Ryan Coogler, ‘Sinners’
    Jafar Panahi, ‘It Was Just an Accident’
    Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier, ‘Sentimental Value’
    Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell, ‘Hamnet’

    Best Original Score – Motion Picture

    Miles Caton as Sammie Moore in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Miles Caton as Sammie Moore in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Sinners,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Alexandre Desplat, ‘Frankenstein’
    Ludwig Göransson, ‘Sinners’
    Jonny Greenwood, ‘One Battle After Another’
    Kangding Ray, ‘Sirāt’
    Max Richter, ‘Hamnet’
    Hans Zimmer, ‘F1’

    Best Original Song – Motion Picture

    Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in 'Wicked For Good', directed by Jon M. Chu.
    Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in ‘Wicked For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.

    “Dream as One”, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
    “Golden”, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
    “I Lied to You”, ‘Sinners’
    “No Place Like Home”, ‘Wicked: For Good’
    “The Girl in the Bubble”, ‘Wicked: For Good’
    “Train Dreams”, ‘Train Dreams’

    Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

    Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films’ 'F1', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films’ ‘F1’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
    ‘F1’
    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
    ‘Mission: Impossible –– The Final Reckoning’
    ‘Sinners’
    ‘Weapons’
    ‘Wicked: For Good’
    ‘Zootopia 2’

    Full List of TV Nominations:

    Best Television Series – Drama

    Noah Wyle in 'The Pitt'. Photo: Warrick Page/Max.
    Noah Wyle in ‘The Pitt’. Photo: Warrick Page/Max.

    ‘The Diplomat’
    ‘The Pitt’
    ‘Pluribus’
    ‘Severance’
    ‘Slow Horses’
    ‘The White Lotus’

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama

    Bella Ramsey in 'The Last of Us' Season 2. Photograph by Liane Hentscher/HBO.
    Bella Ramsey in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2. Photograph by Liane Hentscher/HBO.

    Kathy Bates, ‘Matlock’
    Britt Lower, ‘Severance’
    Helen Mirren, ‘MobLand’
    Bella Ramsey, ‘The Last of Us’
    Keri Russell, ‘The Diplomat’
    Rhea Seehorn, ‘Pluribus’

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama

    Sterling K. Brown in 'Paradise'. Photo: Hulu.
    Sterling K. Brown in ‘Paradise’. Photo: Hulu.

    Sterling K. Brown, ‘Paradise’
    Diego Luna, ‘Andor’
    Gary Oldman, ‘Slow Horses’
    Mark Ruffalo, ‘Task’
    Adam Scott, ‘Severance’
    Noah Wyle, ‘The Pitt’

    Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

    Kristen Bell as Joanne in episode 101 of 'Nobody Wants This'. Photo: Stefania Rosini/Netflix © 2024.
    Kristen Bell as Joanne in episode 101 of ‘Nobody Wants This’. Photo: Stefania Rosini/Netflix © 2024.

    ‘Abbott Elementary’
    ‘The Bear’
    ‘Hacks’
    ‘Nobody Wants This’
    ‘Only Murders in the Building’
    ‘The Studio’

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

    Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu in 'The Bear' Season 4. Photo: FX © 2025 FX Networks. All Rights Reserved.
    Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photo: FX
    © 2025 FX Networks. All Rights Reserved.

    Kristen Bell, ‘Nobody Wants This’
    Ayo Edebiri, ‘The Bear’
    Selena Gomez, ‘Only Murders in the Building’
    Natasha Lyonne, ‘Poker Face’
    Jenna Ortega, ‘Wednesday’
    Jean Smart, ‘Hacks’

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

    Seth Rogen in 'The Studio,' premiering March 26, 2025 on Apple TV+.
    Seth Rogen in ‘The Studio,’ premiering March 26, 2025 on Apple TV+.

    Adam Brody, ‘Nobody Wants This’
    Steve Martin, ‘Only Murders in the Building’
    Glen Powell, ‘Chad Powers’
    Seth Rogen, ‘The Studio’
    Martin Short, ‘Only Murders in the Building’
    Jeremy Allen White, ‘The Bear’

    Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

    Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in 'Adolescence'. Photo: Ben Blackall/Netflix © 2024.
    Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in ‘Adolescence’. Photo: Ben Blackall/Netflix © 2024.

    ‘Adolescence’
    ‘All Her Fault’
    ‘The Beast in Me’
    ‘Black Mirror’
    ‘Dying for Sex’
    ‘The Girlfriend’

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Michelle Williams as Molly in 'Dying for Sex'. Photo: Sarah Shatz/FX.
    Michelle Williams as Molly in ‘Dying for Sex’. Photo: Sarah Shatz/FX.

    Claire Danes, ‘The Beast in Me’
    Rashida Jones, ‘Black Mirror’
    Amanda Seyfried, ‘Long Bright River’
    Sarah Snook, ‘All Her Fault’
    Michelle Williams, ‘Dying for Sex’
    Robin Wright, ‘The Girlfriend’

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture

    Paul Giamatti in 'Black Mirror' season 7. Photo: Nick Wall/Netflix.
    Paul Giamatti in ‘Black Mirror’ season 7. Photo: Nick Wall/Netflix.

    Jacob Elordi, ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’
    Paul Giamatti, ‘Black Mirror’
    Stephen Graham, ‘Adolescence’
    Charlie Hunnam, ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
    Jude Law, ‘Black Rabbit’
    Matthew Rhys, ‘The Beast in Me’

    Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television

    (L to R) Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb in 'The White Lotus' Season 3. Photo: Fabio Lovino/HBO.
    (L to R) Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. Photo: Fabio Lovino/HBO.

    Carrie Coon, ‘The White Lotus’
    Erin Doherty, ‘Adolescence’
    Hannah Einbinder, ‘Hacks’
    Catherine O’Hara, ‘The Studio’
    Parker Posey, ‘The White Lotus’
    Aimee Lou Wood, ‘The White Lotus’

    Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television

    (L to R) Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in 'Adolescence'. Ph: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.
    (L to R) Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in ‘Adolescence’. Ph: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

    Owen Cooper, ‘Adolescence’
    Billy Crudup, ‘The Morning Show’
    Walton Goggins, ‘The White Lotus’
    Jason Isaacs, ‘The White Lotus’
    Tramell Tillman, ‘Severance’
    Ashley Walters, ‘Adolescence’

    The Golden Globes will air on Paramount+ live January 11th, 2026.
    The Golden Globes will air on Paramount+ live January 11th, 2026.
  • Critics Choice Film Awards 2026 Nominations

    The Critic's Choice Awards will be January 4th.
    The Critic’s Choice Awards will be January 4th.

    Preview:

    • The 31st Annual Critics Choice Film Awards Nominations have been announced.
    • ‘Sinners’ leads the pack with 17 nominations.
    • The ceremony will air on E! and the USA Network in January.

    After turning its box office fortunes around (and er, just being purchased), Warner Bros. is also seeing some awards success this year, with the likes of ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ nabbing nominations and taking home trophies.

    And now the former is leading the list of nominees for the 2026 Critics Choice Association awards.

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    Also up for awards this year are the likes of ‘Hamnet’, ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘Wicked: For Good,’ which have all also been getting attention during the current awards season.

    Related Article:‘Anora’ Takes Home Best Picture at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards

    Here’s the full list…

    Critics Choice 2026: Film Nominations

    BEST PICTURE

    (L to R) Jayme Lawson as Pearline, Wunmi Mosaku as Annie, Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Miles Caton as Sammie Moore, and Li Jun Li as Grace Chow, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Jayme Lawson as Pearline, Wunmi Mosaku as Annie, Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Miles Caton as Sammie Moore, and Li Jun Li as Grace Chow, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Sinners,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST ACTOR

    Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’. Photo: A24.
    Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’. Photo: A24.

    BEST ACTRESS

    (L to R) Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet', a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
    (L to R) Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

    Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
    Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

    Ariana Grande is Glinda in 'Wicked For Good', directed by Jon M. Chu.
    Ariana Grande is Glinda in ‘Wicked For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.

    BEST YOUNG ACTOR / ACTRESS

    (L to R) Shannon Gorman and Brendan Fraser in 'Rental Family'. Photo by James Lisle/Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Shannon Gorman and Brendan Fraser in ‘Rental Family’. Photo by James Lisle/Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST DIRECTOR

    Director Paul Thomas Anderson attends a special screening and Q&A of 'One Battle After Another'. Photo Credit: Jay L. Clendenin/Shutterstock for Warner Bros. Copyright: Copyright ©2025 Jay L. Clendenin.
    Director Paul Thomas Anderson attends a special screening and Q&A of ‘One Battle After Another’. Photo Credit: Jay L. Clendenin/Shutterstock for Warner Bros. Copyright: Copyright ©2025 Jay L. Clendenin.

    BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

    (L to R) George Clooney as Jay Kelly and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick in 'Jay Kelly'. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.
    (L to R) George Clooney as Jay Kelly and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.

    BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

    Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier in 'Train Dreams'. Cr. BBP Train Dreams. LLC. © 2025.
    Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier in ‘Train Dreams’. Cr. BBP Train Dreams. LLC. © 2025.
    • Paul Thomas Anderson – ‘One Battle After Another’
    • Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar – ‘Train Dreams’
    • Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Don McKellar, Jahye Lee – ‘No Other Choice’
    • Guillermo del Toro – ‘Frankenstein’
    • Will Tracy – ‘Bugonia’
    • Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell – ‘Hamnet’

    BEST CASTING AND ENSEMBLE

    (L to R) Jonathan Bailey is Fiyero and Ariana Grande is Glinda in 'Wicked For Good', directed by Jon M. Chu.
    (L to R) Jonathan Bailey is Fiyero and Ariana Grande is Glinda in ‘Wicked For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.

    BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

    Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski (eye to viewfinder) on the set of Apple Original Films’ 'F1', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski (eye to viewfinder) on the set of Apple Original Films’ ‘F1’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

    (L to R) Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and H.E.R.B.I.E in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 Marvel.
    (L to R) Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and H.E.R.B.I.E in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios’ ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 Marvel.

    BEST EDITING

    Rebecca Ferguson as Captain Olivia Walker in ‘A House of Dynamite’. Photo:. Eros Hoagland/Netflix © 2025.
    Rebecca Ferguson as Captain Olivia Walker in ‘A House of Dynamite’. Photo:. Eros Hoagland/Netflix © 2025.

    BEST COSTUME DESIGN

    Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
    Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

    BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP

    Dwayne Johnson stars in 'The Smashing Machine'. Photo: A24.
    Dwayne Johnson stars in ‘The Smashing Machine’. Photo: A24.

    BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

    David Corwnswet as Superman in DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Superman', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC.
    David Corwnswet as Superman in DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Superman’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC.

    BEST STUNT DESIGN

    Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' from Paramount Pictures and Skydance. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ from Paramount Pictures and Skydance. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

    'Kpop Demon Hunters'. ©2025 Netflix.
    ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’. ©2025 Netflix.

    BEST COMEDY

    (L to R) Mia Threapleton as Liesl and Benicio Del Toro as Zsa-Zsa Korda in director Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of TPS Productions/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Mia Threapleton as Liesl and Benicio Del Toro as Zsa-Zsa Korda in director Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of TPS Productions/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

    BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

    Wagner Moura in 'The Secret Agent.' Photo: Neon.
    Wagner Moura in ‘The Secret Agent.’ Photo: Neon.

    BEST SONG

    Miles Caton as Sammie Moore in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Miles Caton as Sammie Moore in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Sinners,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    BEST SCORE

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    BEST SOUND

    Directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland's 'Warfare'. Photo: A24.
    Directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland’s ‘Warfare’. Photo: A24.

    When will the Critics Choice Awards be on TV this year?

    The awards ceremony will air live on E! and the USA Network on Sunday, January 4, 2026 hosted by Chelsea Handler.

    Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in director Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet', a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
    Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in director Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

     

  • Taylor Swift Dominates the Box Office Again

    Image for Taylor Swift's 'The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.'
    Image for Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.’

    Preview:

    • Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ topped the box office.
    • The album release party movie earned $33 million.
    • MMA biopic ‘The Smashing Machine’ was third.

    Taylor Swift has proved once again that she has the power. Even though her latest cinematic offering, ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ isn’t a concert film like ‘The Eras Tour’ a couple of years ago, fans flocked to see it on release this weekend.

    It’s even more impressive when you consider that Swift dropped word of it around two weeks ago via her (albeit mighty) social channels and there has been little other promotion beyond backers AMC Theaters, who scored another exclusive deal with the singer.

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    ‘Showgirl,’ an 89-minute listening party that offers fans a look at a new music video and behind-the-scenes footage for her 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ took in an impressive $33 million this weekend on a three-day limited run. And with Swift bypassing studios, she and AMC enjoy a bigger cut of any profits.

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    How did ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ perform elsewhere?

    Image for Taylor Swift's 'The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.'
    Image for Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.’

    Internationally, the new Swift release earned $13 million, for a $46 million global haul so far. As mentioned, it won’t be sticking around theaters (we’re sure studios and filmmakers will breathe a sigh of relief) and will likely now head to home entertainment channels.

    It’s all in support of her latest album, which itself has been breaking records itself despite some mixed reviews.

    Here’s AMC’s CEO Adam Aron in a statement about the latest Swift cinema release:

    “On behalf of AMC Theatres and the entire theatrical exhibition industry, I extend our sincerest appreciation to the iconic Taylor Swift for bringing her brilliance and magic to movie theatres this weekend. Her vision to add a cinematic element to her incredible album debut was nothing less than a triumph.”

    What else happened at the box office this weekend?

    Dwayne Johnson stars in 'The Smashing Machine'. Photo: A24.
    Dwayne Johnson stars in ‘The Smashing Machine’. Photo: A24.

    There was bad news for Dwayne Johnson, whose much-hyped A24 title, ‘The Smashing Machine,’ failed to make much of an impact. Directed by Benny Safdie and co-starring Emily Blunt, it follows a chunk of the life of 1990s MMA fighter Mark Kerr.

    The movie, which cost $50 million to produce (and more to market), earned a disappointing third place launch. A24 will likely still be pinning its hopes on this one being an awards contender, and it remains to be seen whether the lackluster financial performance hurts those chances.

    Second place went to Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another,’ the anarchic comedic action epic starring Leonardo DiCaprio. With $41 million earned to date in the US, it is now PTA’s most successful movie, but with a $130 million-plus price tag, faces a steep climb to breaking even.

    Fourth was ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’, the movie adaptation of the kids’ show sinking further. And fifth was horror sequel ‘The Conjuring: The Last Rites’.

    (L to R) Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren and Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren in New Line Cinema’s 'The Conjuring: Last Rites,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Giles Keyte. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren and Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren in New Line Cinema’s ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Giles Keyte. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • ‘One Battle After Another’ is PTA’s Best Launch

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Preview:

    • ‘One Battle After Another’ is the latest Warner Bros. movie to top the box office.
    • Paul Thomas Anderson’s ambitious latest stars Leonardo DiCaprio.
    • ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ opened second.

    It was certainly a gamble for Warner Bros. to back Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film –– for all the acclaim the filmmaker has accrued, he rarely opens to giant box office figures. And even with a bankable star such as Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead, a budget in excess of $130 million was always going to be tough to turn into profit.

    Still, a launch of $22.4 million, enough to top the box office this weekend is certainly healthier for ‘One Battle After Another’ than some might have predicted.

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    With plenty of positive reviews and good reactions from cinemagoers, it’s probably about as solid as an original, long movie with controversial themes (social justice, political violence) might have expected.

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    How did ‘One Battle After Another’ do elsewhere?

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    PTA’s latest, which also stars Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn, also opened decently in international markets.

    It opened to $26.1 million across 74 markets, making for a $48.5 million global start.

    Of course, it has a long road to travel to get to profitability, but it has premium format screenings and plenty of buzz to help it build legs.

    And it represents another good result for Warner Bros., which has already enjoyed success with the likes of ‘Sinners’ and ‘A Minecraft Movie’ this year.

    What else happened at the box office this weekend?

    Madelaine Petsch as Maya in 'The Strangers — Chapter 2'. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Madelaine Petsch as Maya in ‘The Strangers — Chapter 2’. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.

    Second place this weekend went to the kid-friendly blend of live-action and animation that is show adaptation ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’. The Universal movie opened to $13.5 million, and $19 million worldwide.

    Horror title ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ clung on to third, adding $6.8 million, ahead of misfiring Renny Harlin sequel effort ‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’, which landed in fourth with $5.9 million. That one at least has the advantage of only costing $8.5 million to make.

    Fifth was ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’, which topped the box office last weekend, and fell, but is still earning money. It made $4.8 million, and is currently sitting at $115.9 million domestically.

    Coming up next week is awards-buzzed ‘The Smashing Machine’ starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, but ‘One Battle’ faces no real challenge to its premium screen formats until ‘Tron: Ares’ lands on October 10th and starts gobbling up IMAX locations.

    (L to R) Leonardo Di Caprio and Director/Writer/Producer Paul Thomas Anderson on the set of 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Leonardo Di Caprio and Director/Writer/Producer Paul Thomas Anderson on the set of ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

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  • Movie Review: ‘One Battle After Another’

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Opening in theaters on September 26th is the latest film from critically acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson (‘Boogie Nights’, ‘There Will Be Blood’) called ‘One Battle After Another’.

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    The film stars Leonardo Di Caprio (‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’), Sean Penn (‘Licorice Pizza’), Benicio del Toro (‘Inherent Vice’), Regina Hall (‘The Hate U Give’), Teyana Taylor (‘A Thousand and One’), and introducing Chase Infiniti.

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    Initial Thoughts

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson returns to theaters with another modern masterpiece and one of the best films of his impressive career. Loosely based on the novel ‘Vineland’ by Thomas Pynchon, ‘One Battle After Another’ is an incredibly timely, frantic farce that delivers action, humor, and heart.

    Leonardo Di Caprio gives a powerhouse performance leading a fantastic cast that also includes Sean Penn in an Oscar worthy supporting role. Benicio del Toro is fantastically funny in his small role, but it is young actress Chase Infiniti that shines along with Di Caprio.

    Story and Direction

    (L to R) Leonardo Di Caprio and Director/Writer/Producer Paul Thomas Anderson on the set of 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Leonardo Di Caprio and Director/Writer/Producer Paul Thomas Anderson on the set of ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    The film begins by introducing us to Pat (Leonardo Di Caprio), who is an explosives expert and a member of a group of revolutionaries rebelling against the government and their barbaric immigration policies. The group is led by the charismatic Perfidia Beverly Hills (Teyana Taylor) who is also in a relationship with Pat. She soon crosses paths with Col. Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn) and after she makes a fool of him publicly, he becomes obsessed with her.

    Eventually, Perfidia becomes pregnant and after having the baby is captured by Lockjaw, who sends soldiers after the other members. Pat takes the baby, and they go underground living under new identities, careful not to draw Lockjaw’s attention. Sixteen years later, Pat is now Bob Ferguson, an alcoholic pothead raising his daughter Willa by himself, with Perfidia’s whereabouts unknown. They live in a small town where Willa studies martial arts from a local Sensei named Sergio (Benicio del Toro).

    Lockjaw is now high up in the government and to join an exclusive and elite club he must kidnap Willa to discover the truth behind a secret that her mother was hiding. Now, with the help of an ex-revolutionary named Deandra (Regina Hall) and Sensei Sergio, Bob must escape from Lockjaw’s men and rescue Willa before it’s too late.

    (L to R) Director/Writer/Producer Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo Di Caprio and Benicio del Toro on the set of 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Director/Writer/Producer Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo Di Caprio and Benicio del Toro on the set of ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    While I love ‘Boogie Nights’ and think ‘There Will Be Blood’ is one of the greatest American movies ever made, I have to say that ‘Inherent Vice’ is probably my favorite Paul Thomas Anderson movie. That film was also based on a novel by author Thomas Pynchon, which is probably why the two films are similar in tone and offbeat humor. But Anderson wisely updated the 60’s to 80’s setting of the book to modern day. While our current President’s name is never invoked, it’s obvious that Anderson is using the movie to comment on the current administration’s war on immigration.

    In fact, this is by far the most political film Anderson has ever made, but it also has more action sequences than his previous movies. The director finds humor in the most absurd situations, but never loses the message or heart of the movie. Anderson is the last of a dying breed of filmmakers who make unique, crowd-pleasing epics every time out, and this film is no exception. The movie also boasts an impressive score from Jonny Greenwood and gorgeous cinematography from Michael Bauman and Anderson.

    Cast and Performances

    Benicio del Toro as Sensei St. Carlos in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
    Benicio del Toro as Sensei St. Carlos in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

    Leonardo Di Caprio is possibly the last true movie star, having never made a superhero film or even a sequel, he is still an actor that puts butts in seats regardless of the movie’s content. Think about it, this guy got us to go see his bear (‘The Revenant’) movie!

    Some of Di Caprio’s best work in recent years has been in ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’, and he’s just as good if not better here. There are some similarities between Rick Dalton and Bob Ferguson, but Di Caprio creates a new, awkward, burnout character for us to root for. He’s not a hero, but you do want him to win and his relentless need to find his daughter drives the movie.

    (L to R) Teyana Taylor as Perfidia and Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
    (L to R) Teyana Taylor as Perfidia and Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

    Sean Penn gives one of his best performances in recent years and is probably a frontrunner for a Best Supporting Oscar nomination at this point. It’s funny to think of the public Sean Penn we all know, a liberal revolutionary in his own right, playing this completely conservative military character. His performance is specific and fits perfectly with Anderson’s tone.

    Bencio del Toro gives a gentle and funny performance as Willa’s Sensei Sergio, who helps Bob along the way. He has great chemistry with Di Caprio and shines in all his scenes. Teyana Taylor makes quite an impression as Perfidia Beverly Hills and gives an explosive performance. Unfortunately, her role is limited due to the story, but she lights up the screen regardless.

    hase Infiniti as Willa Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
    hase Infiniti as Willa Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

    And in her first film, Chase Infinity is a revelation. The actress gives a subtle yet strong performance as Perfidia’s daughter and has great chemistry with Di Caprio. She holds her own in her scenes with Penn and is quite a force on screen.

    Oscar Chances

    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Leonardo Di Caprio as Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    I think it’s safe to say that ‘One Battle After Another’ should be a frontrunner for Best Picture and Best Director nominations at this year’s Academy Awards. I would imagine Best Original Screenplay for Anderson and Best Actor for Di Caprio are also in the mix, as well as a Best Supporting nom for Penn. I would also encourage voters to consider Greenwood’s work for Best Score, as well as Infiniti for Best Supporting Actress.

    Final Thoughts

    Teyana Taylor as Perfidia in 'One Battle After Another.' A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Teyana Taylor as Perfidia in ‘One Battle After Another.’ A Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson has delivered a movie that is as funny, exciting and exhilarating as it is timely and culturally important. With brilliant performances from the entire cast but especially Di Caprio, Penn, del Toro and Infiniti, ‘One Battle After Another’ is a must see and one of the best films of the year.

    ‘One Battle After Another’ receives a score of 99 out of 100.

    'One Battle After Another' opens in theaters on September 26th.
    ‘One Battle After Another’ opens in theaters on September 26th.

    What is the plot of ‘One Battle After Another’?

    When their evil enemy (Sean Penn) resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter (Chace Infiniti) of one of their own (Leonardo Di Caprio).

    Who is in the cast of ‘One Battle After Another’?

    • Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson
    • Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw
    • Benicio del Toro as Sensei Sergio
    • Regina Hall as Deandra
    • Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills
    • Chase Infiniti as Willa Ferguson
    • Starletta DuPois as Grandma Jennie
    • D. W. Moffett as Bill Desmond
    • Paul Grimstad as Howard Sommerville
    'One Battle After Another' opens in theaters on September 26th.
    ‘One Battle After Another’ opens in theaters on September 26th.

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