The Surprisingly Unpredictable Golden Globes
AtlanticDEC 22 2024
'The Brutalist,' 'Emilia Perez,' 'Shogun' Dominate 2025 Golden Globes
Above: 82nd Annual Golden Globes Red Carpet Rollout at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 2, 2025. Image copyright: Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images
The Facts
The 82nd annual Golden Globes Awards took place on Sunday in Beverly Hills, California, and was hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.
The ceremony marked the second Golden Globes since a more diverse voting body replaced the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
The show had a number of unexpected outcomes, with the Spanish language film "Emilia Pérez" winning four categories including Best Musical or Comedy. The Japanese historical epic, "Shogun," dominated the TV drama categories and won Best Drama Series, as well as the awards for lead male actor, Hiroyuki Sanada, lead female actor, Anna Sawai, and supporting male actor, Tadanobu Asano.
The Spin
Narrative A
The 2025 Golden Globes demonstrated a significant shift toward recognizing riskier, more artistic works over mainstream entertainment, suggesting a new era of awards recognition that prioritizes creative merit over commercial success.
Narrative B
This year's Golden Globes focus on smaller, less commercially successful films risks alienating general audiences, threatening the relevance of awards shows. Proven hits like "Wicked," "Dune: Part Two," and "Challengers" were largely overlooked during the broadcast.
Metaculus Prediction
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