Netflix has spent the past decade transforming from a streaming upstart into an Oscar and Golden Globe magnet. The platform’s 2025 haul: 13 Globe nominations and seven wins, powered by the record-shattering animated musical KPop Demon Hunters.
**At a Glance
- KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix’s most-watched original film ever and won two Golden Globes.
- Parasite, 28 Days Later and Mean Girls leave the service Jan. 31-Feb. 4.
- Multiple Oscar and Globe winners-Roma, Emilia Pérez, Godzilla Minus One-are still streaming.
- Why it matters: Award-winning titles rotate off Netflix quickly; catching them before expiration saves rental fees and preserves cultural bragging rights.
Below, the certified hits-new, leaving soon, or perennially rewatchable-worth prioritizing this week.
Golden Globe Gold Still Streaming
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Premiered in June, instantly topping Netflix’s all-time film chart. The demon-battling K-pop trio-Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji Young Yoo-snagged Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden,” whose soundtrack is already platinum.
Jay Kelly (2025)
Noah Baumbach’s December release earned Globe nominations for George Clooney (title role) and Adam Sandler. Clooney plays a fading star reassessing life on a European press tour.
Frankenstein (2025)
Guillermo del Toro’s gothic retelling collected five Globe nominations, including Best Drama, Best Actor (Oscar Isaac), Supporting Actor (Jacob Elordi) and Director.
Emilia Pérez (2024)
Ten Globe nominations turned into four wins, among them Best Picture (Musical/Comedy) and Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña. Selena Gomez and Karla Sofía Gascón co-star in the cartel-leader transition story.
Leaving Soon: Last-Chance Windows
| Title | Expires | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Parasite | Jan. 31 | 4 Oscars incl. Best Picture |
| 28 Days Later | Jan. 31 | Launched modern zombie revival |
| Mean Girls | Feb. 4 | Instant teen-classic status |
Stream these before the month ends or hunt them down elsewhere.
Oscar Winners & Nominees Awaiting Your Click
- Roma (2018) – Cuarón won Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film; first streaming film to win major Oscars.
- Godzilla Minus One (2023) – Japan’s Oscar for Best Visual Effects; sequel Godzilla Minus Zero due 2026.
- The Hurt Locker (2008) – Six Oscars, including first female Best Director (Kathryn Bigelow).
- Maestro (2023) – Seven Oscar nominations; Bradley Cooper directs and stars as Leonard Bernstein.
- All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) – Four Oscars from nine nominations.
- Nyad (2023) – Annette Bening & Jodie Foster both Oscar-nominated.
Fresh 2025 Originals Critics Love
Train Dreams – Joel Edgerton’s logger saga rode festival buzz to near-universal acclaim.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – Daniel Craig’s third outing as Benoit Blanc; ensemble includes Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington.
Carry-On – Taron Egerton’s airport-blackmail thriller is already Netflix’s third most-watched original movie ever.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – Aardman’s clay duo returned with an Oscar-nominated caper.
Hidden-Gem Documentaries & Foreign Standouts
- My Octopus Teacher (2020) – Oscar-winning nature friendship.
- The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2024) – 35-minute short won Best Documentary Short Oscar.
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) – Inside the 1985 “We Are the World” recording; Quincy Jones wrangles 46 superstars.
- Society of the Snow (2023) – Spanish chronicle of the 1972 Andes plane crash.
Series-Star Crossovers to Binge After the Film
- Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla) also appears in Wake Up Dead Man.
- Jacob Elordi plays both Elvis (Priscilla) and the creature (Frankenstein).
- Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc saga continues with Glass Onion (2022) still on Netflix.
Key Takeaways
- Netflix’s awards cabinet overflows, but licensing clocks tick fast-Parasite, 28 Days Later and Mean Girls vanish within days.
- Animated fare reigns: KPop Demon Hunters and Wallace & Gromit deliver family-friendly trophies.
- Globe-heavy 2025 newcomers (Jay Kelly, Frankenstein, Train Dreams) prove Netflix isn’t slowing its prestige push.
Queue accordingly; your watchlist just became an awards-season power list.
