Timothée Chalamet’s best actor win for Marty Supreme at the Golden Globes has cemented his frontrunner status for the Oscars, with his victory over Leonardo DiCaprio seen as a major milestone. Chalamet has now swept every major acting prize so far, aided by momentum from past losses and a headline-friendly speech thanking girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, hailed as a 2025 cultural landmark, was largely snubbed despite two wins. It took home the cinematic and box office achievement prize—often seen as a consolation—and original score, which was not broadcast. Coogler’s omission from the screenplay category, which went to One Battle After Another, sparked backlash, though the Oscars and Baftas separate original and adapted scripts, offering a potential correction.
Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value secured a single but significant win, with the 72-year-old director now leading a weak best actor pack. His speech on cinema’s primacy resonated. Meanwhile, One Battle After Another dominated, with Teyana Taylor winning supporting actress, likely shutting out Ariana Grande, and Jessie Buckley locking best actress for Hamnet, edging out Cynthia Erivo.
The Globes’ rebrand after scandal appears successful, with international films like The Secret Agent scoring surprise wins—Wagner Moura for best actor—highlighting new Brazilian voter influence. However, the ceremony itself drew criticism for lacking film clips in the first hour and awkward music cues, such as Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” played for Buckley’s raw Hamnet performance.
Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet adaptation, which won best drama, also received a boost from Steven Spielberg’s on-stage endorsement. Zhao quoted Paul Mescal on vulnerability, while acknowledging Coogler’s industry impact, potentially swaying Oscar voters.
