With no definitive favorite yet, the nominations for today’s Golden Globes will start to outline the awards season landscape. Will mainstream film enthusiasts need to familiarize themselves with “Anora”? Or is “Wicked” on track for an Oscar triumph?

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards, happening on January 5, marks the first significant awards event of 2025, showcasing this year’s finest films and TV shows competing in drama and musical/comedy categories. Last year, “Oppenheimer” dominated the 2024 Globes, and the major contenders this time are likely to include the romantic dramedy “Anora,” the prison drama “Sing Sing,” the papal thriller “Conclave,” the sci-fi sequel “Dune: Part Two,” and the successful musical “Wicked.”

Make sure to keep up with all the updates and highlights as the Globe nominations are revealed, starting at 8:15 a.m. ET/5:15 PT.

Mikey Madison, Amy Adams in the spotlight for comedy actress

Mikey Madison has already generated a lot of buzz this awards season, and she’s now in the mix for a Globe nomination after her breakout year. She’s competing for the best musical/comedy actress accolade alongside Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”), Karla Sofia Gascon (“Emilia Perez”), Amy Adams (“Nightbitch”), Demi Moore (“The Substance”), and Zendaya (“Challengers”).

Did you know? Demi Moore, a favorite for “The Substance,” hasn’t received a Globe nomination since 1997 for the HBO film “If These Walls Could Talk,” alongside Cher and Sissy Spacek. Moore endured between 6 and 9.5 hours in the makeup chair for her extensive transformation in “The Substance.”

Denzel Washington earns a supporting nod for ‘Gladiator II’

This awards season, the best supporting actor category is shaping up to be particularly exciting. It features icons like Denzel Washington (“Gladiator II”) and newcomers like Yura Borisov (“Anora”), alongside Kieran Culkin (“A Real Pain”), Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist”), Edward Norton (“A Complete Unknown”), and Jeremy Strong (“The Apprentice”).

Globe comedy actress category showcases Ariana Grande, Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana (“Emilia Perez”) and Ariana Grande (“Wicked”) appear to be strong contenders for the supporting actress Oscar, both nominated in the corresponding Globe category. They are joined by Saldana’s co-star Selena Gomez, Felicity Jones (“The Brutalist”), Isabella Rossellini (“Conclave”), and Margaret Qualley (“The Substance”).

Did you know? More than 20 years before she took on the role of Glinda in “Wicked,” Ariana Grande attended the Broadway show when she was just 10 years old. After her family won an auction, she got to meet the original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, who later co-starred with her in NBC’s “Hairspray Live!” in 2016.

Glen Powell, Hugh Grant lead comedy actor lineup

Could Glen Powell be on a path to an Oscar? The “Hit Man” star has achieved his first Globe nomination for best actor in a comedy/musical. He competes against Jesse Eisenberg (“A Real Pain”), Sebastian Stan (“A Different Man”), Gabriel LaBelle (“Saturday Night”), Jesse Plemons (“Kinds of Kindness”), and Hugh Grant (“Heretic”).

Did you know? Over his lengthy career, Hugh Grant has now received a total of seven Globe nominations, which interestingly includes two for horror films.

Ted Danson and Viola Davis to receive honorary Golden Globe accolades

Beloved sitcom star Ted Danson (“Cheers,” “The Good Place”) is set to be honored with the Globes’ Carol Burnett Award, which recognizes individuals for their television accomplishments (previous recipients include Ryan Murphy, Norman Lear, Ellen DeGeneres, and Burnett herself). Viola Davis will be honored with the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award, which has previously been awarded to entertainment legends like Walt Disney, Sidney Poitier, Robert Redford, and Oprah Winfrey since 1952.

Both Davis and Danson, previous Globe winners, will be celebrated at a gala dinner on January 3 at the Beverly Hilton. This is a first for the Globes to dedicate an evening to honor both awards. They will also be acknowledged during the main Globo telecast two days later.

What films are predicted to receive significant Golden Globe nominations?

“Wicked” has been recognized as the best film of the year by the National Board of Review and was included in the American Film Institute’s top 10 for 2024, making it a strong candidate for the best musical/comedy category. Other films likely to be nominated include “Anora,” the crime drama musical “Emilia Pérez,” the horror film “The Substance,” the dramedy “A Real Pain,” and the exciting tennis movie “Challengers.”

Timothée Chalamet could potentially land double nominations in the best drama category for the “Dune” sequel and the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” both of which made the AFI list alongside possible nominees “Sing Sing,” “Conclave,” and the historical epic “The Brutalist.”

Who will host the 2025 Golden Globe Awards?

After gaining attention for her humorous jabs at Tom Brady last May, comedian Nikki Glaser has been chosen to host this year’s Golden Globes. “This is genuinely a dream role. Plus, I can finally stop feeling guilty for every TV show I’ve watched,”

“All the films and television shows I’ve watched in the last year were totally worth it,” Glaser joked while making her announcement. She takes over the hosting duties from Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Ricky Gervais, and last year’s host Jo Koy.

How can I watch the Golden Globes?

The Golden Globes will be held at its traditional venue, the Beverly Hilton hotel, on January 5, airing at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+. Subscribers to Paramount+ with Showtime can enjoy a live and on-demand stream, while those with Paramount+ Essential can catch the show the following day.

Where to find the Golden Globes nominations?

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut will announce the first wave of Golden Globes nominations during a news briefing available on the CBS News website, YouTube, and their mobile app. An additional 10 categories, including major film awards like best drama and best comedy/musical, will be unveiled on “CBS Mornings” starting at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT.