Golden Globe Awards 2025: ‘Wicked’, ‘Emilia Pérez’, and ‘The Brutalist’ stand out as favorites

The stakes are high for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. ‘Emilia Pérez’, ‘The Brutalist’, and ‘Wicked’ are vying for the top prizes, who will dominate the night?

As the 2025 Golden Globes approach, the film community speculates about how voters will distribute the awards among the standout nominated productions. ‘Emilia Pérez‘, directed by Jacques Audiard, leads with ten nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and a historic nomination for Karla Sofía Gascón as Best Actress.

‘The Brutalist‘, a biopic about a Hungarian architect starring Adrien Brody, has received critical acclaim and is shaping up as the favorite in the Best Motion Picture – Drama category.

In the musical sphere, ‘Wicked‘, with Cynthia Erivo playing Elphaba, has generated significant expectations. Erivo is a strong contender in the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category. On the other hand, Ariana Grande has also been nominated for her role as Glinda in the Best Supporting Actress category.

The competition intensifies with ‘Conclave‘, ‘Anora‘, and ‘The Substance‘, all with multiple nominations. Actors like Timothée Chalamet for ‘A Complete Unknown‘ and Nicole Kidman for ‘Babygirl‘ are also considered favorites in their respective categories.

The ceremony, scheduled for January 5, 2025, will be hosted by Nikki Glaser and will feature tributes to Viola Davis and Ted Danson.

With a variety of high-quality productions in the running, the question remains: will voters spread the wealth among several standout films, or will one production dominate the night? The answer will be revealed at a gala that promises to be memorable for the entertainment industry.