The Golden Globe nominations are here, and they're full of some gems along with frustrating snubs that are very likely saddening to not just critics, but casual viewers, too, who connected to movies on a deeper level. At the same time, it's one of the better years, and that alone is a win, even while I'm actively upset that Train Dreams (2025) as a film wasn't nominated in the movie categories.
That said, we also know how hard it can be to keep up with movies throughout the year, so the Golden Globe nominations are a great place to start, so we've got you covered with all the nominations, as well as how to watch them on platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, and more.
Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Frankenstein (Netflix)
- Hamnet (Focus Features)
- It Was Just an Accident (Memento Distribution)
- Sentimental Value (Nordisk Film)
- Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- The Secret Agent (Vitrine Filmes)
Hamnet (2025)
Visually, Frankenstein is the most striking and breathtaking motion picture of the year, but structurally and performance-wise, Hamnet is the one I want to keep screaming about. Though it's the type of movie I could never rewatch, it's the one that's haunted me the most since my initial viewing. Thankfully, Jessie Buckley is also nominated for her performance; otherwise, I'd be gathering up my pitchforks.
Buckley's performance alone is everything in Hamnet. There have been a number of sensational performances throughout the last decade, but the harrowing grief and unthinkable pain she delivers in Hamnet is indescribable. It's the best female performance of the last ten years, and I stand by that declaration. Whether you're a fan of Shakespeare's Hamlet or not, Hamnet is a must-watch for anyone who wants a thoughtful depiction of how grief and art go hand-in-hand.
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Blue Moon (Sony Pictures Classics)
- Bugonia (Focus Features)
- Marty Supreme (A24)
- No Other Choice (CJ Entertainment)
- Nouvelle Vague (ARP Sélection)
- One Battle After Another (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Blue Moon (2025)
There's a good chance that Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another will take the award for Best Motion Picture in a Musical or Comedy, but Blue Moon is an underrated gem that more people should be talking about. Ethan Hawke delivers a heartfelt, brilliantly complex performance that highlights the end of one's life and the sheer adoration for creativity and theatre.
For viewers who loved Oklahoma! (1955) and want to deep dive more into the creative process of a Broadway musical, Blue Moon is a great film to underscore how grueling the thoughts can be for the creators in the world. It's not a musical by any means, but it's a thoughtful exploration of the people who make the productions we love, brought to life by reflective conversations that will hit hard in their simplicity.
Best Motion Picture - Animated
- Arco (Neon)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu (Aniplex)
- Elio (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
- KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)
- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (Haut et Court)
- Zootopia 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
KPop Demon Hunters rightfully took the world by storm in 2025 and proved that allowing creators the time and means to make what's in their hearts can have a monumental impact on the world. From kids to adults, everyone is still belting out the songs and appreciating everything that the story stands for as a reflection of how to take back agency and be your truest self while in the spotlight.
With all the deserved hype surrounding it, it's hard to believe that there's anyone out there who hasn't yet seen it, but even if you aren't a musical fan, it's still something that I'm positive anyone can appreciate. Gorgeously animated and full of brilliantly inimitable performances, it not only deserves the nomination for Best Animated Motion Picture, but it deserves the win, too.
Zootopia 2 (2025)
It's not every Disney sequel that sticks the landing and deserves as much hype as its original, but Zootopia 2 is a triumph in every way as yet another installment that's not only timely but deeply profound in the thematic message it delivers. It might even be better than the original, solely for how established the characters are and how lived-in the performances feel, allowing the narrative arc to shine with even more humor and heart.
Plus, the romance? Yes, it's a romance, and no, I will not hear any objections, including those that come from the Mouse himself. Nick and Judy's gorgeous partnership makes the second installment that much more engaging, and the film as a whole glistens with stunning animation and clever writing to make it stick. The nomination is so wholly deserved, and it's a must-watch for anyone who loved the original.
Best Motion Picture - Non-English Language
- It Was Just an Accident (France)
- No Other Choice (South Korea)
- Sentimental Value (Norway)
- Sirāt (Spain)
- The Secret Agent (Brazil)
- The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)
Sentimental Value (2025)
Sentimental Value is one of the year's most surprising films and an undeniable masterpiece in how it tells a story of healing, reconnecting, loss, and the importance of art amid everything. With career-best performances from Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, and the whole cast, they each ensure that every moment of the film sticks the landing.
We have a few films this year that reflect creativity of some kind, like Hamnet and Blue Moon, so it's fitting that Sentimental Value also gets the recognition it deserves. It's quietly reflective and loud where it needs to be, supplying the type of drama that isn't just well written, but it feels achingly authentic and full of heart. And how it marries juxtaposing emotions is also no small feat in delivering a thought-provoking narrative.
