The wait is over, and the nominees for the 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards have been announced. From Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself’ to Ryan Gosling’s ‘Captain America: New World Order,’ get ready for a year of cinematic excellence.
The 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards Film Nominations Are Finally Here
The wait is over, and the nominees for the 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards have been announced. The coveted awards, which recognize excellence in filmmaking across various categories, are highly anticipated by film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Drama Categories
The drama category saw a mix of familiar faces and new talent. Francis Ford Coppola, the renowned director of iconic films like “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” received a nomination for his work on “The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.” This movie, an adaptation of the novel by Liam O’Flaherty, marked Coppola’s first feature film in over 20 years. Other notable nominees in this category include Christopher Nolan, whose psychological thriller “Oppenheimer” is expected to be a major contender, and Ari Aster, known for his unsettling horror films like “Hereditary” and “Midsommar.”
Comedy Categories
The comedy categories were filled with a talented group of actors and filmmakers. Simon Pegg, who has proven his comedic chops in movies like “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz,” received a nomination for his work on the Netflix series “What We Do in the Shadows.” Other nominees in this category include Leslie Mann, whose roles in films like “Knocked Up” and “Blockers” have earned her critical acclaim, and Judd Apatow, who has been a driving force behind some of the most iconic comedies of the past few decades.
Action/Adventure Categories
The action/adventure category saw a diverse group of nominees. Ryan Gosling, known for his rugged performances in films like “Drive” and “La La Land,” received a nomination for his work on the Marvel movie “Captain America: New World Order.” Other notable nominees in this category include Chris Hemsworth, whose Thor movies have become fan favorites, and Michael B. Jordan, who has proven himself to be a versatile actor in films like “Creed” and “Black Panther.”
Animated Feature Categories
The animated feature categories were filled with a talented group of filmmakers. Lee Unkrich, known for his work on Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” received a nomination for her work on the Disney movie “Encanto.” Other nominees in this category include Dean DeBlois, whose work on “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Lilo & Stitch” has earned him critical acclaim, and Taika Waititi, who has proven himself to be a master of offbeat humor with films like “Thor: Ragnarok” and “What We Do in the Shadows.”
International Feature Categories
The international feature categories were filled with a diverse group of nominees. Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for his work on films like “Babel” and “Birdman,” received a nomination for his work on the Mexican movie “La Llorona.” Other notable nominees in this category include Yorgos Lanthimos, whose films like “The Lobster” and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” have earned him critical acclaim, and Céline Sciamma, who has proven herself to be a talented filmmaker with movies like “Tomboy” and “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.”
Streaming Platforms Categories
The streaming platforms categories saw a mix of familiar faces and new talent. Ryan Murphy, known for his work on TV shows like “American Horror Story” and “Glee,” received a nomination for his work on the Netflix series “Ratched.” Other nominees in this category include Shonda Rhimes, whose work on TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” has earned her critical acclaim, and Mike Flanagan, who has proven himself to be a master of horror with films like “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor.”
Documentary Categories
The documentary categories were filled with a diverse group of nominees. Evan Coyne Maloney, known for his work on documentaries like “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” received a nomination for his work on the Netflix movie “The Case Against Adnan Syed.” Other notable nominees in this category include Laura Poitras, whose documentaries like “Citizenfour” and “Solar Chase” have earned her critical acclaim, and Kendrick Lamar, who has proven himself to be a talented filmmaker with movies like “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Technical Categories
The technical categories saw a mix of familiar faces and new talent. Roger Deakins, known for his work on films like “Blade Runner 2049” and “Skyfall,” received a nomination for his work on the Netflix movie “The Power of the Dog.” Other nominees in this category include Hoyte van Hoytema, whose work on films like “Interstellar” and “Dunkirk” has earned him critical acclaim, and Maryse Alberti, who has proven herself to be a talented cinematographer with movies like “Frances Ha” and “The Love Witch.