The Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement was introduced to recognize films that achieved notable success both critically and commercially. For the 2025 Golden Globes, the nominees under this new category include some of the most prominent and successful films of the year.
1. Alien: Romulus
The film with a new story being the â“Covenant” is directed by Ridley Scott in the Alien franchise, which is said to be quite expected from their fellow directors. Thanks to its fresh perspective and the re-use of its old elements, the film is likely to be of interest not only to the obtained fans but also to the newcomers. It was commercial success and also one of the best science fiction movies of the year, which led to its nomination for the Golden Globes.
2. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the very eagerly-awaited sequel to the 1988 classic, which goes by the same name and the one we talking about here, is a perfect embodyment of Tim Burton’s gloomy humor, and the supernatural story, the very best of the best. Thanks to its nostalgia, multicolored things, and most importantly, its so well set up at the box office that it out of the potential winners in this category which means you have to watch this movie for fun.
3. Deadpool & Wolverine
In a crossover that brings Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) together with Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), this movie combines the Deadpool series’ irreverence with the X-Men universe’s emotional depth. Since it has become popular due to the fans’ having high expectations for the iconic figures’ reunion, it has raised various critical discussions and at the same time has collected great box office revenues.
4. Gladiator II
One of the most anticipated sequels in film history – Gladiator II. Everything is perfect about the movie: the cast, the director, the plot. That one did not work out as well as I would have liked. But the same director, Ridley Scott, the same set of producers and writers have joined hands to bring out the sequel, which certainly is a box office hit. The movie which competes for the status of one of Ridley E. Scott’s top-films. It has also been mentioned as a potential Oscars candidate.
5. Inside Out 2
Disney and Pixar’s earlier animation, Inside Out in 2015, is one of the animated movies that pulled the fans into the world Admired a lot by the fans the sequel Inside Out 2 is set to bring in the newest emotions and experiences of a growing child. The two things combining makes this film be a blockbuster hit and win awards by tearing the box office apart and holding a firm position in the minds of people for many years to come.
6. Twisters
A sequel that is high-spirited in the heart of the 1996’s Twister, Twisters happens a decade later, offering a more action-packed and adrenaline-pumping experience with the inclusion of more massive tornadoes and sequences. This sequel is one of the most successful and popular films as it has special effects and a fantastic story that captivates the global audience.
7. Wicked
The reimagined Broadway musical Wicked which has become very loved by its audience, will now be a movie that tells the story of Elphaba and Glinda on the screen. With incredible visual designs, exceptional performances, and an emotionally engrossing story, Wicked has not only become the favorite of audiences, but has also provided a setting for a whole franchise to flourish
8. The Wild Robot
With the popularity of children’s books by Peter Brown, the film The Wild Robot is a story of a robot that is left on a deserted island, learning to live and form connections with the animals around it. The movie’s extraordinary mix of family-friendly adventure and themes that make one stop and think has been the reason it has enjoyed success at the box office.
These films are of a diversity of genres and storytelling approaches, such as, from the sci-fi epics to the heartwarming animated features. Their triumph in both the critical and the commercial sector has rightly made the films the best to win in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category at the Golden Globes 2025.
