The 2025 Golden Globe Awards, held on a glamorous Sunday night, marked the beginning of Hollywood’s prestigious award season. This event celebrated outstanding achievements in both television and film across an impressive 27 categories. Notable performances included TV Show “Shōgun,” which dominated all four categories it was nominated in, and the crime musical “Emilia Pérez,” which secured four wins out of ten nominations. The ceremony provided valuable insights into potential Oscar and Emmy contenders, with some historical data suggesting that Golden Globe winners only align with Oscar victors about half the time. For those eager to predict future awards or simply enjoy the winning productions, this article provides information on where to watch these acclaimed works.
Golden Globe Highlights: A Closer Look at the Winners
In the heart of the entertainment industry's most anticipated event, several productions stood out. The Netflix-exclusive musical “Emilia Pérez” emerged victorious in four categories, including Best Comedy or Musical, Best Original Song, and Best Non-English-Language Film. Zoe Saldaña also took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in this captivating film. Meanwhile, “Shōgun,” available on Hulu and Disney+, swept all four categories it competed in, including drama series, lead actor, supporting actor, and actress in a drama series. Last year, “Shōgon” was a favorite at the Emmys, securing 18 wins.
A24’s latest film, “The Brutalist,” made its debut in select theaters in New York City and Los Angeles in December 2024, with plans for a wider release starting January 9th. Oklahoma City residents can catch it at AMC Quail Springs from January 16th. Despite being considered a frontrunner in the musical category, “Wicked” claimed only one win out of four nominations but broke records as the highest-grossing Broadway musical adaptation. It is still available in theaters and can be streamed on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home.
Other notable mentions include “The Substance,” featuring Demi Moore’s win for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home; “A Different Man,” available on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home; “Conclave,” a six-time nominee and one-time winner, streamable on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Peacock, and Fandango at Home; and “A Real Pain,” which won one out of four nominations, accessible on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and YouTube.
Comedy series “Hacks” received three nominations and won two awards, available on Max. “Baby Reindeer,” with three nominations and two wins, can be found exclusively on Netflix. Lastly, DC Comics’ “The Penguin” clinched one win out of three nominations, viewable on Max, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
From a journalist’s perspective, the Golden Globe Awards serve as a critical barometer for the upcoming award seasons. They highlight not only the industry’s current trends but also introduce audiences to groundbreaking works that might otherwise go unnoticed. As we look forward to more accolades throughout the year, these initial victories provide a glimpse into the quality and diversity of talent in the entertainment world. The Golden Globes remind us of the power of storytelling and the importance of recognizing excellence in all forms of media.