Golden Globes return to NBC schedule on CBS as a sign of renewed prestige
The Golden Globes are making a comeback after a turbulent stretch. This year, CBS will carry the ceremony on Sunday, January 7, marking a return to the traditional broadcast rhythm and signaling renewed prominence. The event remains seen as a precursor to the Oscars, and all signs point to continued coverage on Movistar Plus+ for audiences in Spain, with expansive reporting and analysis that mirrors the US and Canadian interest.
A standout feature of this season’s film contenders is the non-English entry The Snow Society, a formidable challenger in a category that also highlights work from Aki Kaurismäki, Jonathan Glazer, Justine Triet, and Matteo Garrone, whose Cannes and Venice presence has kept the conversation lively. Juan Antonio Bayona’s new project lands in Spain this Friday, while Anatomy of a Fall hit theaters on December 6. The remaining titles are slated to roll out between late December and early January, creating a busy slate for awards watchers.
The buzz around the nominations is dominated by Barbie and Oppenheimer, two blockbuster performers in global box offices reaching a combined 2.23 billion euros. Greta Gerwig’s Barbie leads with nine nominations, one ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. In drama categories, Oppenheimer competes with other heavyweights, including Scorsese’s Killers of the Moon and projects from Glazer and Triet that push the non-speaking film category into focus. English-language entries present a further challenge, with Barbie competing in the comedy bracket.
Among the comedies, Poor Creatures stands out as a fresh, whimsical reimagining of the Frankenstein myth, told through a female lens. The Irish production stars Emma Stone, delivering a performance that resonates with critics and audiences alike.
Poor Creatures and Moon Killers head into the awards season with strong momentum, each earning seven nominations. In the supporting categories, Poor Creatures features two nominations for Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo, while Moon Killers earns recognition for Robert De Niro. It would be a notable eyebrow-raiser if the playful, sharp-witted Emma Stone or the compelling Lily Gladstone did not secure a place among the finalists. Stone is widely anticipated for her comedic and musical range, and Gladstone, supported by Carey Mulligan’s standout work in Maestro, could surprise voters.
new award category
A fresh award has been introduced this year to reflect the realities of high-demand movie theaters: the best box-office performer. While Barbie and Oppenheimer remain frontrunners, a win by John Wick 4 or Super Mario Bros: The Movie would still offer meaningful dividends and broaden the celebration beyond the two giants.
On the television side, Succession returns for its final season, competing in the drama category with The Crown and The Last of Us. In comedy, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building stand out, while Fargo, now in its fifth season, continues its dark, Coen brothers–inspired anthology run as one of the standout limited-series entries.