The 30th Critics Choice Awards Nominees: Favorites and Future Icons
January 15, 2025 – Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Awards, one of Hollywood’s most anticipated events, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Originally delayed due to Southern California’s wildfires, the ceremony will now take place on January 26, 2025, at the iconic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Hosted by the sharp and witty Chelsea Handler for the third consecutive year. The night is set to crackle with her signature humor and no-holds-barred charm. You can catch the show live on E! or stream it on Peacock, bringing the night’s magic to audiences worldwide.
Nomination Highlights
This year’s nominations bring a mix of critical favorites and crowd-pleasers. Conclave and Wicked lead the pack with an impressive 11 nominations each, including Best Picture. Close behind are Dune: Part Two and Emilia Pérez, each earning 10 nods.
Key Nominations:
Best Picture:
A Complete Unknown, Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing, The Substance, Wicked.
Best Actor:
Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Daniel Craig (Queer), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Hugh Grant (Heretic).
Best Actress:
Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths), Angelina Jolie (Maria), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance).
TV Nominations
On the television side, Shōgun dominates with six nominations, a testament to its sweeping narrative and stunning production. Other notable contenders include Abbott Elementary, The Diplomat, Disclaimer, Hacks, The Penguin, and What We Do in the Shadows, each earning four nominations. This diverse slate highlights television’s thriving creativity and the broadening appeal of serialized storytelling.
Best Comedy Series:
Abbott Elementary, English Teacher, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Somebody Somewhere, St. Denis Medical.
Best Drama Series:
The Day of the Jackal, The Diplomat, Evil, Industry, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, The Old Man, Shōgun, Slow Horses.
Best Actor in a Drama Series:
Jeff Bridges (The Old Man), Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who), Eddie Redmayne (The Day of the Jackal), Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun), Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat), Antony Starr (The Boys).
Best Actress in a Drama Series:
Caitriona Balfe (Outlander), Kathy Bates (Matlock), Shanola Hampton (Found), Keira Knightley (Black Doves), Keri Russell (The Diplomat), Anna Sawai (Shōgun).
Beyond the Critics Choice Awards
The 30th Critics Choice Awards Ceremony carries special significance as Hollywood recovers from recent wildfires, highlighting the entertainment industry’s resilience and compassion. Expect heartfelt tributes to first responders, moving speeches, and a renewed focus on community-driven impact. While many events have been canceled, a few private gatherings and afterparties will still take place in a more subdued fashion. Among them is the Milagro Tequila Afterparty, hosted by the Awards Sponsor, which will celebrate the evening’s highlights and donate a portion of the proceeds to the wildfire relief effort.
Why the Critics Choice Awards Matter
Known for accurately predicting Oscar winners, the Critics Choice Awards are often viewed as a bellwether for the awards season. With high-profile films and television series in the spotlight, this event shapes the narrative for the weeks leading up to the Academy Awards.
Mark your calendar for January 26, 2025. Join Hollywood in celebrating a night dedicated to the best in film and television. For the full list of nominees and more details, visit the Critics Choice Awards official website.
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