Awards season 2025 kicks off with the Golden Globes: Everything you need to know

Awards season is here, and the 82nd Golden Globe Awards is the first major event to celebrate the best in film and television from the past year. Airing live on Monday, 6 January, for Australian audiences, the Globes promise an entertaining mix of glamour, drama, and surprises. Here's how you can tune in, what to expect, and where to catch the year's most talked-about nominees.

When and where to watch the 2025 Golden Globes in Australia

The Golden Globes ceremony will take place in the US on Sunday, 5 January, translating to an Australian broadcast on Monday, 6 January.

Red carpet coverage begins at 10am AEST, and the ceremony kicks off at 11am AEST, running for approximately three hours.

How to watch:

• Live on Channel 10

• Streaming on Paramount+

• Follow live updates via ABC News, which will live-blog the event on its website and app.

What films and shows are leading the pack

This year’s nominations showcase an eclectic mix of cinematic and small-screen achievements. Leading the charge is Jacques Audiard’s surreal musical Emilia Pérez, which secured 10 nominations.

Close behind are:

• The Brutalist with seven nominations

• Conclave with six nominations

• Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, with three nominations

Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist are shaping up as early frontrunners, with some speculating these films might dominate the Oscars as well.

History in the making: Nikki Glaser hosts the Golden Globes

Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the event, making history as the first woman to solo host the Golden Globes. Known for her razor-sharp wit and relatable humour, Glaser is fresh off a standout performance in Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady.

Glaser joins the ranks of past hosts like Sandra Oh, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler, but she’ll be blazing her own trail as the sole emcee for the night.

Where to watch the nominees in Australia

While some nominated films and TV shows are already accessible, others will debut in Australian cinemas later this month.

In cinemas now:

• A Complete Unknown

• A Real Pain

• Anora

• Wicked

Coming soon to cinemas:

• Conclave on 9 January

• Emilia Pérez on 16 January

• The Brutalist on 23 January

• September 5 on 30 January

Streaming options:

• Binge: Dune: Part Two, The Penguin, True Detective: Night Country

• Disney+: Inside Out 2, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building

• Netflix: Squid Game, The Diplomat, The Gentleman

• Prime Video: Challengers, Mr. and Mrs. Smith

• Apple TV+: Slow Horses, Shrinking

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