The 2025 Golden Globe Awards celebrated a diverse range of talent across film and television, with standout wins for Shōgun, Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Penguin. While several big names like Moana 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Dune: Part Two fell short, the evening showcased remarkable achievements and emotional moments.
Major Winners of the Night
Film Highlights
- Best Drama: The Brutalist emerged victorious in a highly competitive category, surpassing Dune: Part Two and September 5.
- Best Musical or Comedy: Emilia Pérez dazzled with its innovative storytelling, taking home four awards, including Best Musical or Comedy.
- Best Animated Film: Flow edged out heavyweights like Inside Out 2 and Moana 2, cementing its place as the year’s top animated feature.
- Best Actress – Musical or Comedy: Demi Moore earned her first Golden Globe for her performance in The Substance, delivering a heartfelt acceptance speech.
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked took this honor, celebrating its dual critical and commercial success.
Television Triumphs
- Best TV Series – Drama: The Japanese historical drama Shōgun dominated with awards for Best TV Drama, Best Actor (Hiroyuki Sanada), and Supporting Actor (Tadanobu Asano).
- Best Limited TV Series: Baby Reindeer won big, with standout performances by Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning earning accolades.
- Best Actor – Limited Series: Colin Farrell made history as the third actor to win a Golden Globe for a comic book villain, joining Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix, for his role in The Penguin.
Notable Moments
- Demi Moore’s Emotional Speech: The veteran actress moved the audience with her acceptance speech for her haunting role in The Substance, marking a career milestone.
- Colin Farrell’s Historic Win: Farrell’s portrayal of the titular character in The Penguin further validated the growing recognition of comic book adaptations in prestigious award circuits.
- Shōgun Shines: Celebrating Japanese culture and history, Shōgun was the night’s big winner in television, underscoring the growing global reach of TV storytelling.
Complete List of 2025 Golden Globe Winners
Film
- Best Drama: The Brutalist
- Best Musical or Comedy: Emilia Pérez
- Best Non-English Language Film: Emilia Pérez
- Best Animated Film: Flow
- Best Actress – Drama: Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
- Best Actor – Drama: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress – Musical or Comedy: Demi Moore (The Substance)
- Best Actor – Musical or Comedy: Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)
- Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
- Best Screenplay: Peter Straughan (Conclave)
- Best Original Song: El Mal (Emilia Pérez)
Television
- Best TV Series – Drama: Shōgun
- Best TV Series – Comedy or Musical: Hacks
- Best Limited TV Series: Baby Reindeer
- Best TV Actress – Drama: Anna Sawai (Shōgun)
- Best TV Actor – Drama: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)
- Best TV Actress – Limited Series: Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)
- Best TV Actor – Limited Series: Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
- Best Supporting Actress – TV: Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
- Best Supporting Actor – TV: Tadanobu Asano (Shōgun)
- The 2025 Golden Globes showcased the breadth and diversity of storytelling in film and television. With the next awards season on the horizon, audiences eagerly anticipate how these winners will influence upcoming projects and industry trends.