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Exciting Nominations Announced for the Astra Film Awards

The anticipation for the upcoming 2025 Astra Film Awards is building as the Hollywood Creative Alliance has unveiled the nominees for this prestigious event. Set to be held on January 9, 2026, in Los Angeles, this year's ceremony promises to showcase remarkable talent and creativity in the film industry.

Leading the nominations is Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed film, One Battle After Another, securing an impressive 11 nominations. The film has garnered attention in major categories such as Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, Best Director for Anderson himself, and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. In addition, four talented actors from the film—Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro—are up for supporting acting categories, further solidifying the film's prominence.

Following closely are Ryan Coogler's gripping drama, Sinners, and Joachim Trier's poignant film, Sentimental Value, both tied with 9 nominations each. These films are highly recognized in key categories like Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Additionally, acting nominations for Michael B. Jordan in Sinners and Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value indicate a fierce competition among leading talents this year.

Other notable films making waves include A24's Marty Supreme and Focus Features' Hamnet, each securing 6 nominations. Universal Pictures' Wicked For Good, Warner Bros.' Weapons, and Netflix's Jay Kelly each earned 5 nominations, while several others, like Netflix's Frankenstein and Focus Features' Bugonia, received 4 nominations.

As an exciting development, the Hollywood Creative Alliance has revised its nominations structure by splitting the Best Picture category into two distinct groups: Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. This significant change was endorsed by 60% of the guild members, aiming to provide a more equitable recognition of diverse film genres.

Complete Nominees List

The following is a glimpse of some noteworthy nominated categories this year:

• - Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical:

- One Battle After Another
- Marty Supreme
- Wicked For Good
- Jay Kelly
- Bugonia

• - Best Motion Picture – Drama:

- Sinners
- Sentimental Value
- Hamnet
- Train Dreams
- Frankenstein

• - Best Director:

- Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
- Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
- Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value)
- Chloé Zhao (Hamnet)
- Guillermo Del Toro (Frankenstein)

• - Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical:

- Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
- Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another)
- Brendan Fraser (Rental Family)
- George Clooney (Jay Kelly)
- Jesse Plemons (Bugonia)

As the excitement builds, fans and industry veterans alike look forward to witnessing the outcomes and celebrating cinematic achievements during this entertaining and star-studded event. With the nominations reflecting a wide array of talent and creativity, the 2025 Astra Film Awards is set to be an unforgettable night for everyone involved.