NBCUniversal Nominated for 42 Critics Choice Awards
Jon M. Chu’s Wicked adaptation and Edward Berger’s religious thriller Conclave for Focus Features' lead the nominations with 11 nods apiece.
December 12, 2024
The Critics Choice Association has unveiled its nominees for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, recognizing excellence in both film and television over the past year. The ceremony will be hosted by Chelsea Handler, and will air on E! on January 12.
NBCUniversal 2025 Critics Choice Awards Film Highlights
NBCUniversal emerged as a strong contender in film, with 31 nominations across various categories including:
Conclave – 11 Nominations:
- Best Picture
- Best Acting Ensemble
- Best Actor: Ralph Fiennes
- Best Supporting Actress: Isabella Rossellini
- Best Director: Edward Berger
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan
- Best Cinematography: Stéphane Fontaine
- Additional nods for Production Design, Editing, Costume Design, and Score.
Wicked – 11 Nominations:
- Best Picture
- Best Acting Ensemble
- Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo
- Best Supporting Actress: Ariana Grande
- Best Director: Jon M. Chu
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
- Recognized in Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Hair and Makeup, and Visual Effects.
Other notable film nominees include:
- Dreamworks' The Wild Robot: Best Animated Feature, Best Song ("Kiss the Sky" by Maren Morris), Best Score (Kris Bowers)
- Nosferatu: Recognized in Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Hair and Makeup
- Abigail: Best Young Actor/Actress – Alisha Weir
- Didi: Best Young Actor/Actress – Izaac Wang
NBCUniversal 2025 Critics Choice Awards Television Highlights
NBCUniversal secured an impressive 11 nominations for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, spanning drama, comedy, and talk show categories. The nominations highlight the network's diverse programming and exceptional talent:
Drama Categories
- Best Drama Series: The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
- Best Actor in a Drama Series: Eddie Redmayne – The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
- Best Actress in a Drama Series: Shanola Hampton – Found (NBC)
- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Mark-Paul Gosselaar – Found (NBC)
Comedy Categories
- Best Comedy Series: St. Denis Medical (NBC)
- Best Actor in a Comedy Series: David Alan Grier – St. Denis Medical (NBC)
- Best Comedy Series: Hacks
- Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks
- Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Paul W. Downs – Hacks
- Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Talk Show
- Best Talk Show: The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC/Syndicated)
A comprehensive list of all nominees can be found on the Critics Choice Association’s website. The 2025 Critics Choice Awards promise to celebrate the year's finest achievements in entertainment, bringing together talent from across the industry.
