A number of movie award contenders underperformed in this year’s Golden Globes nominations. Boxing biopic starring Sydney Sweeney Christie received no nominations, including for its superstar leading actress. So is the acclaimed nuclear thriller House of Dynamitethe film with Jennifer Lopez and Tonatiuh Kiss of the Spider Womanand the third At loggerheads movie, Wake up dead man.
In the meantime, Villain: for good landed five nominations, just one fewer than last year’s six nominations for Wickedbut it missed the nomination for best film (musical or comedy) and for director Jon M. Chu, who was notably snubbed in the same category last year.
And while Jay Kelly Stars George Clooney and Adam Sandler were nominated for acting awards, the film itself was not nominated for best picture, nor was director and co-writer Noah Baumbach in the director and screenplay categories. Laura Dern, who won a Golden Globe in 2020 for her work in Baumbach’s Marriage story Before her Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, she was also not nominated despite her role in two eligible films: Jay Kelly and the film directed by Bradley Cooper Is this thing on?which was completely excluded.
Sinners landed seven nominations, but the acclaimed film, which racked up praise from critics and awards groups, landed no nominations for its casting beyond one for star Michael B. Jordan. Hopeful nominees left out include Miles Caton, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku and Hailee Steinfeld.
Other notable individual snubs include Regina Hall (One battle after another) and Gwyneth Paltrow (Marty Supreme).
There were also some surprise inclusions among this year’s nominated films: Sorry, baby Star Eva Victor nabbed an unexpected award for best actress in a drama, as did HeddaTessa Thompson and Julia Roberts for the poorly rated film After the hunt.
Jacob Elordi was also a surprise double nominee, landing a nod for both Frankenstein on the side of the film and The narrow road to the Far North on the television side.
Another surprise TV nomination went to Ashley Walters for Adolescence.
In terms of television snubs, the Globes have often provided some of the first major recognition for acclaimed television shows that aired after the Emmy eligibility period ended and while some newcomers like All his fault, more And The beast in me were recognized, other popular shows that premiered this summer and fall were shut down completely, including Alien: Earth, The Hunting Wives, The Paper, The Lowdown, The Chair Company, I Love LA, Death by Lightning and the last seasons of The golden age And Stranger Things.
Although last year’s Globes recognized Landman With a drama acting nomination for star Billy Bob Thornton, this year’s awards failed to nominate the popular series for its second season.
Shows that surprisingly underperformed at the Emmys fared worse at the Globes, with no nominations for the previous Globes winner. The Handmaid’s TaleJon Hamm’s protagonist Your friends and neighbors And Squid game.
In terms of individual snubs, the Globes failed to recognize Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa for her supporting role in The Pitt as well as all the actors of Abbott Elementary School (the series received the award for best comedy series). Were also left out The Workshop supporting actors Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders and Kathryn Hahn; The bear supporting actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colón-Zayas; All his fault actors Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, Sophia Lillis and Michael Peña; And The morning show stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.
The Golden Globes launched a whole new Best Podcast category this year, but while it will be the most popular podcast on all major platforms in 2025, The Joe Rogan Experience was not nominated. Additionally, a number of conservative podcast titles are on the shortlist (The Megyn Kelly Show, The Tucker Carlson Show, Candacehosted by Candace Owens, and the Ben Shapiro Show) was also not retained. Neither do liberal-leaning supporters. Save America Pod.
The 2026 Golden Globes, hosted by returning host Nikki Glaser, is scheduled to air live on Sunday, January 11 at 5 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.
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