The envelope felt heavier than it should have. A hushed silence fell over the room as the presenter fumbled with the card, a nervous tremor in their voice. Then, the words: “And the Golden Globe goes to…” Sunday night offered a mixed bag, but genre fans had reason to celebrate as KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners took home major awards.
The Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters not only snagged “Best Original Song” with its infectious hit “Golden” but also secured the coveted “Best Animated Feature” award. This caps off a successful run for the animated film, which has dominated viewership charts since its summer release. The win comes just days after a new version of “Golden” hit digital platforms, and Rumi’s singer EJAE delivered an acceptance speech while accepting the “Best Song” award.
Sinners, the historical horror sensation, claimed the “Cinematic/Box Office Achievement” award. This is a big win, especially considering the stiff competition from genre contenders like KPop, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Weapons, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Wicked: For Good, and Zootopia 2. Ludwig Göransson also walked away with “Best Original Score” for his work on the film. Sinners was a Golden Globe nominee in the categories of “Best Director,” “Best Screenplay,” “Best Original Song,” “Best Motion Picture (Drama),” and Michael B. Jordan for “Best Actor (Drama).”
On the television side, Rhea Seehorn’s portrayal of Carol Sturka in AppleTV’s Pluribus earned her the “Best Female Actor” award. While Andor didn’t secure any wins, actor Stellan Skarsgård received a “Best Supporting Actor (Drama)” award for his role in the film Sentimental Value. Below, find a complete list of nominees, with the winners in bold.
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Frankenstein
Hamnet
It Was Just An Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy
Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague
One Battle After Another
Best Motion Picture – Animated
Arco
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain
Zootopia 2
Cinematic And Box Office Achievement
Avatar: Fire And Ash
F1
KPop Demon Hunters
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Sinners
Weapons
Wicked: For Good
Zootopia 2
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
It Was Just An Accident
No Other Choice
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sirāt
The Voice Of Hind Rajab
Best Performance By A Female Actor In A Motion Picture – Drama
Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
Jennifer Lawrence (Die My Love)
Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value)
Julia Roberts (After The Hunt)
Tessa Thompson (Hedda)
Eva Victor (Sorry, Baby)
Best Performance By A Male Actor In A Motion Picture – Drama
Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams)
Oscar Isaac (Frankenstein)
Dwayne Johnson (The Smashing Machine)
Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
Jeremy Allen White (Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere)
Best Performance By A Female Actor In A Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy
Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good)
Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue)
Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another)
Amanda Seyfried (The Testament Of Ann Lee)
Emma Stone (Bugonia)
Best Performance By A Male Actor In A Motion Picture—Musical Or Comedy
Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
George Clooney (Jay Kelly)
Leonardo Dicaprio (One Battle After Another)
Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon)
Lee Byung-Hun (No Other Choice)
Jesse Plemons (Bugonia)
Best Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role In Any Motion Picture
Emily Blunt (The Smashing Machine)
Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value)
Ariana Grande (Wicked: For Good)
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value)
Amy Madigan (Weapons)
Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Best Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role In Any Motion Picture
Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another)
Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein)
Paul Mescal (Hamnet)
Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
Adam Sandler (Jay Kelly)
Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
Best Director – Motion Picture
Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
Guillermo Del Toro (Frankenstein)
Jafar Panahi (It Was Just An Accident)
Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value)
Chloé Zhao (Hamnet)
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme)
Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
Jafar Panahi (It Was Just An Accident)
Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value)
Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’farrell (Hamnet)
Best Original Score – Motion Picture
Alexandre Desplat (Frankenstein)
Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)
Jonny Greenwood (One Battle After Another)
Kangding Ray (Sirāt)
Max Richter (Hamnet)
Hans Zimmer (F1)
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
“Dream As One”—Avatar”: Fire And Ash
“Golden” –– KPop Demon Hunters
“I Lied To You”—Sinners
“No Place Like Home”—Wicked: For Good
“The Girl In The Bubble”—Wicked: For Good
“Train Dreams”—Train Dreams
Best Television Series – Drama
The Diplomat
The Pitt
Pluribus
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus
Best Television Series – Musical Or Comedy
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders In The Building
The Studio
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made For Television
Adolescence
All Her Fault
The Beast In Me
Black Mirror
Dying For Sex
The Girlfriend
Best Performance By A Female Actor In A Television Series – Drama
Kathy Bates (Matlock)
Britt Lower (Severance)
Helen Mirren (Mobland)
Bella Ramsey (The Last Of Us)
Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
Best Performance By A Male Actor In A Television Series – Drama
Sterling K. Brown (Paradise)
Diego Luna (Andor)
Gary Oldman (Slow Horses)
Mark Ruffalo (Task)
Adam Scott (Severance)
Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
Best Performance By A Female Actor In A Television Series—Musical Or Comedy
Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This)
Ayo Edebiri (The Bear)
Selena Gomez (Only Murders In The Building)
Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face)
Jenna Ortega (Wednesday)
Jean Smart (Hacks)
Best Performance By A Male Actor In A Television Series – Musical Or Comedy
Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This)
Steve Martin (Only Murders In The Building)
Glen Powell (Chad Powers)
Seth Rogen (The Studio)
Martin Short (Only Murders In The Building)
Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
Best Performance By A Female Actor In A Limited Series, Anthology Series, Or A Motion Picture Made For Television
Claire Danes (The Beast In Me)
Rashida Jones (Black Mirror)
Amanda Seyfried (Long Bright River)
Sarah Snook (All Her Fault)
Michelle Williams (Dying For Sex)
Robin Wright (The Girlfriend)
Best Performance By A Male Actor In A Limited Series, Anthology Series, Or A Motion Picture Made For Television
Jacob Elordi (The Narrow Road To The Deep North)
Paul Giamatti (Black Mirror)
Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
Charlie Hunnam (Monster: The Ed Gein Story)
Jude Law (Black Rabbit)
Matthew Rhys (The Beast In Me)
Best Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role On Television
Carrie Coon (The White Lotus)
Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)
Catherine O’Hara (The Studio)
Parker Posey (The White Lotus)
Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus)
Best Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role On Television
Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
Billy Crudup (The Morning Show)
Walton Goggins (The White Lotus)
Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus)
Tramell Tillman (Severance)
Ashley Walters (Adolescence)
Best Performance In Stand-Up Comedy On Television
Bill Maher (Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Brett Goldstein (Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night Of Your Life)
Kevin Hart (Kevin Hart: Acting My Age)
Kumail Nanjiani (Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts)
Ricky Gervais (Ricky Gervais: Mortality)
Sarah Silverman (Sarah Silverman: Postmortem)
Best Podcast
Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard (Wondery)
Call Her Daddy (Siriusxm)
Good Hang With Amy Poehler (Spotify)
The Mel Robbins Podcast (Siriusxm)
Smartless (Siriusxm)
Up First (Npr (National Public Radio))
Why did ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ win Best Animated Feature?
KPop Demon Hunters resonated with audiences through its genre-bending storytelling, blending the high-energy world of K-pop with supernatural elements. The film’s vibrant animation style and catchy soundtrack created a sensory experience unlike any other this year. It wasn’t just a movie; it was a cultural phenomenon, with its music videos and behind-the-scenes content drawing millions of views on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The film’s win feels almost pre-ordained in hindsight, like the last puzzle piece in a meticulously planned marketing campaign. To some, its win at the Globes is a master class in audience engagement via social media.
What made ‘Sinners’ a box office success?
Sinners tapped into a thirst for sophisticated horror, offering a narrative rich in historical detail and chilling atmosphere. The film’s marketing campaign played heavily on its stunning visuals and the unsettling themes it explored, generating significant buzz on platforms such as Reddit and X. Word-of-mouth propelled its success. Sinners wasn’t just a horror film; it was an event, a cultural touchstone that sparked countless discussions and theories. It felt as if Warner Brothers had bottled lightning.
How significant is Rhea Seehorn’s win for ‘Pluribus’?
Seehorn’s win for “Best Female Actor” recognizes not only her individual talent but also the impact of Pluribus as a series that pushes creative boundaries. Her portrayal of Carol Sturka offered a nuanced and compelling perspective, resonating with viewers who sought depth and authenticity in their television dramas. Beyond traditional media coverage, fan communities on Discord celebrated Seehorn’s win, further amplifying the show’s recognition. The award underscores the power of character-driven storytelling and the importance of platforms like AppleTV in supporting innovative content. Seehorn’s recognition is a seismic shift.
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While the Golden Globes spread its love across a diverse range of films and shows, the wins for KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners signal a significant shift in the industry. Will genre films continue to gain mainstream recognition, or is this just a fleeting moment in the spotlight?