Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest cinematic offering, ‘One Battle After Another,’ has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, securing an impressive nine nominations. The film, a thriller centered on the abduction of a former revolutionary’s daughter, earned a Best Musical/Comedy Film nod, while its stellar cast—including DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro, and Chase Infiniti—all received individual acting nominations.
Hot on its heels is the multi-language family drama ‘Sentimental Value’ with eight nominations, showcasing the Globes’ continued appreciation for international storytelling. Other notable contenders include the vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ (7 nominations), the Maggie O’Farrell adaptation ‘Hamnet’ (6 nominations), and Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ (5 nominations).
Despite its commercial success, the highly anticipated sequel ‘Wicked: For Good’ was surprisingly omitted from the Best Musical/Comedy category, though it remains in contention for the newly introduced Box Office Achievement award. This category pits blockbusters like ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ against each other.
The television categories saw British limited series ‘Adolescence’ dominate with five nominations, including acting nods for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, and Ashley Walters. It faces stiff competition from HBO’s ‘The White Lotus,’ which leads the TV section with six nominations.
This year’s nominations highlighted several industry trends: strong recognition for international cinema, continued acclaim for established A-listers like George Clooney (earning his 14th nomination), and breakthrough recognition for emerging talents like indie filmmaker Eva Victor. The ceremony, hosted once again by Nikki Glaser, will take place in Los Angeles on January 11th, setting the stage for the upcoming Oscar season.