The critics have shared their opinions on the top movies of the year. The nominations for the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards were announced on Thursday, December 12. Leading the pack with 11 nominations each are Conclave and Wicked. Following closely behind are Dune: Part Two and Emilia Perez with 10 nods each. These four movies, along with A Complete Unknown, Anora, The Brutalist, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing, and The Substance, are all in the running for the best picture award at the upcoming ceremony.
In the television category, FX’s Shōgun received the most nominations with six, trailed by Abbott Elementary, Disclaimer, Hacks, The Diplomat, The Penguin, and What We Do in the Shadows with four nominations each.
The 2025 Critics Choice Awards ceremony will be hosted by Chelsea Handler and will be broadcast live on E! on Sunday, January 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. ET. The event will be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and can be streamed the following day on Peacock.
For a full list of nominees, see below:
**Best Picture**
– A Complete Unknown
– Anora
– The Brutalist
– Conclave
– Dune: Part Two
– Emilia Perez
– 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
And so on…
In the world of cinema, the latest nominations for prestigious awards have stirred up excitement and anticipation among film enthusiasts. The list encompasses a diverse array of categories, honoring the talents behind the scenes who bring magic to the silver screen.
Among the talented costume designers vying for recognition are Lisy Christl for “Conclave,” Linda Muir for “Nosferatu,” Massimo Cantini Parrini for “Maria,” Paul Tazewell for “Wicked,” and Jacqueline West for “Dune: Part Two.” The artistry and attention to detail showcased in these films have left a lasting impact on viewers.
In the realm of hair and makeup, the nominees include Christine Blundell, Lesa Warrener, and Neal Scanlan for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” as well as teams from “Dune: Part Two,” “The Substance,” “Wicked,” and “Nosferatu.” Their skillful work in transforming actors into characters has elevated the storytelling experience on screen.
Visual effects play a crucial role in creating immersive cinematic worlds, and the nominees in this category have pushed the boundaries of imagination. Teams from films such as “Gladiator II,” “Wicked,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Better Man,” and “The Substance” have demonstrated exceptional artistry in bringing fantastical elements to life.
The animated feature category showcases a variety of storytelling styles, with films like “Flow,” “Inside Out 2,” “Memoir of a Snail,” “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” and “The Wild Robot” captivating audiences with their unique narratives and animation techniques.
In the comedy genre, films like “A Real Pain,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Hit Man,” “My Old Ass,” “Saturday Night,” and “Thelma” offer laughter and entertainment, highlighting the diverse humor found in today’s cinema landscape.
Foreign language films bring a global perspective to the awards season, with nominees such as “All We Imagine as Light,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Flow,” “I’m Still Here,” “Kneecap,” and “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” showcasing cultural richness and storytelling from around the world.
Music plays a pivotal role in enhancing the emotional impact of films, and the nominees for best song include tracks like “Beautiful That Way” by Miley Cyrus, “Compress / Repress” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, “El Mal” by Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Camille, “Harper and Will Go West” by Kristen Wiig, “Kiss the Sky” by Maren Morris, and “Mi Camino” by Selena Gomez.
Lastly, the category of best score recognizes the talents of composers who bring depth and emotion to film soundtracks. Nominees like Volker Bertelmann, Daniel Blumberg, Kris Bowers, Clément Ducol &
