Our predictions for who will be nominated for the 2021 Golden Globes - and who should be

"Minari" will sadly be absent from this category after the Golden Globes' bizarre and controversial ruling, but Netflix could have a good day with potential nominations for "The Trial of the Chicago 7," "Mank," "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "Da 5 Bloods," and even "Malcolm & Marie" if things go the way of Zendaya and John David Washington.

Predictions:

"Mank"
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
"Nomadland"
"One Night in Miami"
"The Trial of the Chicago 7"

In with a shot:

"The Father"
"Promising Young Woman"
"Da 5 Bloods"

The Golden Globes usually nominates big-name movie stars and A-listers, so don't be surprised if Tom Hanks sneaks into this lineup. Chadwick Boseman seems a lock-in, as do Anthony Hopkins and Riz Ahmed. Gary Oldman stars in "Mank," and the HFPA love movies about Hollywood itself, so they probably won't be able to resist Oldman as Herman J. Mankiewicz.

Voters could also reward "Minari" here (instead of best picture drama where they can't), so Steven Yeun could get in.

Predictions:

Chadwick Boseman — "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
Anthony Hopkins — "The Father"
Riz Ahmed — "The Sound of Metal"
Gary Oldman — "Mank"
Steven Yeun — "Minari"

In with a shot:

Tom Hanks — "News of the World"
Delroy Lindo — "Da 5 Bloods"
John David Washington — "Malcolm & Marie"

Viola Davis and Frances McDormand both seem shoe-ins for nominations, while "Promising Young Woman" is very popular right now so Carey Mulligan should get in, too.

Meanwhile, the Globes could go for Sophia Loren, a movie star making a comeback, or they could just as easily go for one of the hottest actresses at the moment — Zendaya. She beat Jennifer Aniston to the Emmy back in September, could she beat another veteran here to get a nomination? The Globes loves an ingenue.

Predictions:

Viola Davis — "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
Frances McDormand — "Nomadland"
Carey Mulligan — "Promising Young Woman"
Vanessa Kirby — "Pieces of a Woman"
Zendaya — "Malcolm & Marie"

In with a shot:

Sophia Loren — "The Life Ahead"
Andra Day — "The United States vs. Billie Holiday"

The comedy category is usually a little less competitive than the drama category, and it's no different this year.

"The Prom" and "Borat Subsequent MovieFilm" are both near-locks, while Bill Murray should help propel "On the Rocks" to a nomination. The other two slots look up for grabs, but don't underestimate the love for "Hamilton."

Predictions:

"The Prom"
"Borat Subsequent MovieFilm"
"On the Rocks"
"Palm Springs"
"Hamilton"

In with a shot:

"Emma."
"French Exit"
"The Personal History of David Copperfield"

Sacha Baron Cohen looks set to earn two nominations this year, with this being the first. He was nominated for the first "Borat" movie and likely will be again.

Andy Samberg and Dev Patel should also get nominated. And then there's "Hamilton" — Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. could get in, with the latter also in the running for best supporting actor for "One Night in Miami."

Predictions:

Sacha Baron Cohen — "Borat Subsequent MovieFilm"
Andy Samberg — "Palm Springs"
Dev Patel — "The Personal History of David Copperfield"
Lin-Manuel Miranda — "Hamilton"
Leslie Odom Jr. — "Hamilton"

In with a shot:

Pete Davidson — "The King of Staten Island"
James Corden — "The Prom"

Who doesn't love Meryl Streep? She holds the record for the most acting wins (eight) and the most nominations (32) at the Golden Globes, so she is definitely getting a nomination for "The Prom."

Michelle Pfeiffer should get in, too, while Maria Bakalova will get a nod for the "Borat" sequel. The fourth and fifth slots depend on which movies the Globes prefer. Rashida Jones, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Cristin Milioti could all make it through, though Jones and Taylor-Joy have the edge.

Predictions:

Meryl Streep — "The Prom"
Michelle Pfeiffer — "French Exit"
Maria Bakalova — "Borat Subsequent MovieFilm"
Rashida Jones — "On the Rocks"
Anya Taylor-Joy — "Emma."

In with a shot:

Cristin Milioti — "Palm Springs"

Leslie Odom Jr. and Sacha Baron Cohen will be battling for the win in this category.

The other slots are wide open, though we're guessing Bill Murray, Daniel Kaluuya, and Mark Rylance will get the nominations.

Mark Rylance and Yahya-Abdul Mateen II could also feel the love from the Globes if voters really like "The Trial of the Chicago Seven," while Chadwick Boseman could be recognized again in this category for "Da 5 Bloods." Paul Rasci ("The Sound of Metal") is this category's dark horse.

Predictions:

Leslie Odom Jr. — "One Night in Miami"
Sacha Baron Cohen — "The Trial of the Chicago Seven"
Bill Murray — "On the Rocks"
Daniel Kaluuya — "Judas and the Black Messiah"
Mark Rylance — "The Trial of the Chicago Seven"

In with a shot:

Yahya-Abdul Mateen II — "The Trial of the Chicago Seven"
Chadwick Boseman — "Da 5 Bloods"
Paul Rasci — "The Sound of Metal"

A lot of people feel that Amanda Seyfried is the best thing about "Mank," so she's in.

Anyone from Yuh-Jung Youn, Ellen Burstyn, and Glenn Close could miss out, however — especially with the star power of Nicole Kidman and the popularity of Saoirse Ronan waiting in the wings.

Predictions:

Amanda Seyfried — "Mank"
Olivia Colman — "The Father"
Yuh-Jung Youn — "Minari"
Ellen Burstyn — "Pieces of a Woman"
Glenn Close — "Hillbilly Elegy"

In with a shot:

Saoirse Ronan — "Ammonite"
Nicole Kidman — "The Prom"

The HFPA won't be able to resist the names of Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher, while Chloé Zhao is the one to beat at the moment. We also expect to see Regina King and Spike Lee, too.

They could lose out to "Minari" director Lee Isaac Chung, however, or Florian Zeller ("The Father") or Paul Greengrass ("News of the World") if either of their movies proves popular enough.

Predictions:

Chloé Zhao — "Nomadland"
David Fincher — "Mank"
Aaron Sorkin — "The Trial of the Chicago Seven"
Regina King — "One Night in Miami"
Spike Lee — "Da 5 Bloods"

In with a shot:

Lee Isaac Chung — "Minari"
Florian Zeller — "The Father"
Paul Greengrass — "News of the World"

The Globes tend to like flashier screenplays, so dialogue-heavy scripts are likelier to get in. That could mean "Nomadland" or "Minari" missing out. "The Father," "Promising Young Woman," or even the imaginative "Soul" could sneak in.

Predictions:

"The Trial of the Chicago 7"
"Mank"
"One Night in Miami"
"Nomadland"
"Minari"

In with a shot:

"The Father"
"Promising Young Woman"
"Soul"

This category is the best chance for "Tenet" to get some Golden Globe love, so expect to see Ludwig Göransson's name here.

Meanwhile, James Newton Howard looks like a shoo-in for "News of the World." Watch out for Emile Mosseri's ethereal "Minari" score, though.

Predictions:

"Da 5 Bloods"
"News of the World"
"The Midnight Sky"
"Soul"
"Tenet"

In with a shot:

"Minari"
"Mank"
"The Trial of the Chicago Seven"

This category tends to get a mixture of genuine movie songs and more populist tunes from big names, so expect a mixed bag. "Wuhan Flu" could be the dark horse here.

Predictions:

"Husavik" — "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga"
"Io Si (Seen)" — "The Life Ahead"
"Just Sing" — "Trolls World Tour"
"Speak Now" — "One Night in Miami"
"Tigress & Tweed" — "The United States vs. Billie Holiday"

In with a shot:

"Rain Song" — "Minari"
"Carried Me With You" — "Onward"
"Fight for You" — "Judas and the Black Messiah"
"Wuhan Flu" — "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"

The Globes' ridiculous ruling means that "Minari" has effectively been relegated to this category. But it's not all bad news. It's the heavy favorite to win this award now.

Predicted:

"Minari"
"Another Round"
"Apples"
"I'm No Longer Here"
"The Life Ahead"

In with a shot:

"Charlatan"
"Dear Comrades!"

Pixar will battle it out between themselves with "Soul" and "Onward" — it would be a shock if either of them weren't nominated.

"The Croods" sequel could sneak in over "The Willoughbys" if voters fancy something a touch more mainstream.

Predictions:

"Soul"
"Onward"
"Wolfwalkers"
"Over the Moon"
"The Willoughbys"

In with a shot:

"The Croods: A New Age"

"The Crown" is the one to beat as per usual, while Disney Plus' second season of "The Mandalorian" will also get in.

Netflix's immensely popular "Bridgerton" is in with a shot, but it could be squeezed out by "Perry Mason."

Predicted:

"The Crown"
"The Mandalorian"
"Lovecraft Country"
"Ozark"
"Bridgerton"

In with a shot:

"Perry Mason"

"The Crown" always does well with acting nominations, so expect those across the board. Jason Bateman also consistently earns nominations for "Ozark," while Pedro Pascal could get in for "The Mandalorian."

There will be plenty who would love to see Regé-Jean Page nominated for "Bridgerton" but that looks a bit of a long shot at the moment.

Predicted:

Matthew Rhys — "Perry Mason"
Jason Bateman — "Ozark"
Josh O'Connor — "The Crown"
Jonathan Majors — "Lovecraft Country"
Pedro Pascal — "The Mandalorian"

In with a shot:

Anthony Starr — "The Boys"
Al Pacino — "Hunters"
Regé-Jean Page — "Bridgerton"

A Golden Globe nomination might be a little too early for Phoebe Dynevor, despite the popularity of "Bridgerton," but it could happen.

Expect more love for "Ozark" and "The Crown" as well as Globes darling Sarah Paulson.

Predicted:

Olivia Colman — "The Crown"
Laura Linney — "Ozark"
Emma Corrin — "The Crown"
Jurnee Smollett — "Lovecraft Country"
Sarah Paulson — "Ratched"

In with a shot:

Jodie Comer — "Killing Eve"
Phoebe Dynevor — "Bridgerton"

"Schitt's Creek" is a no-brainer after the great night it had at the Emmys, while the other nominations sort of fill themselves in. "The Flight Attendant" or "Insecure" could squeak through, though.

Predicted:

"Schitt's Creek"
"Ted Lasso"
"The Great"
"What We Do in the Shadows"
"Ramy"

In with a shot:

"The Flight Attendant"
"Insecure"

Again, more "Schitt's Creek" love. In fact, expect this category to line up with the nominations for best TV comedy series. Ben Platt and Don Cheadle have outside shots.

Predicted:

Eugene Levy — "Schitt's Creek"
Jason Sudeikis — "Ted Lasso"
Nicholas Hoult — "The Great"
Matt Berry — "What We Do in the Shadows"
Ramy Youssef — "Ramy"

In with a shot:

Ben Platt — "The Politician"
Don Cheadle — "Black Monday"

Kaley Cuoco should land herself a nomination here even if the show itself doesn't. The same goes with Issa Rae and Christina Applegate for "Insecure" and "Dead to Me," respectively.

Predicted:

Catherine O'Hara — "Schitt's Creek"
Kaley Cuoco — "The Flight Attendant"
Elle Fanning — "The Great"
Issa Rae — "Insecure"
Christina Applegate — "Dead to Me"

In with a shot:

Jane Levy — "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"
Lily Collins — "Emily in Paris"

This category looks like it will be a mix of supremely popular shows and critically-acclaimed dramas.

"Normal People" could miss out, though, with "Small Axe" and "I May Destroy You" both strong contenders with plenty of fans.

Predictions:

"The Queen's Gambit"
"Unorthodox"
"The Undoing"
"Mrs. America"
"Normal People"

In with a shot:

"Small Axe"
"I May Destroy You"

Expect some big names in this category.

Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Grant, and Hugh Jackman should all get nominated. Paul Mescal may miss out to a couple of other bigger names, such as Chris Rock in "Fargo" and Jeff Daniels in the transformative "The Comey Rule."

Predictions:

Mark Ruffalo — "I Know This Much Is True"
Ethan Hawke — "The Good Lord Bird"
Hugh Grant — "The Undoing"
Paul Mescal — "Normal People"
Hugh Jackman — "Bad Education"

In with a shot:

Chris Rock — "Fargo"
Jeff Daniels — "The Comey Rule"

Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett will be the big names in this category, but the rest will likely be filled with more up and coming actresses, including Anya Taylor-Joy for "The Queen's Gambit."

Meanwhile, Daisy Edgar-Jones might be able to sneak in.

Predictions:

Anya Taylor-Joy — "The Queen's Gambit"
Shira Haas — Unorthodox"
Cate Blanchett — "Mrs. America"
Nicole Kidman — "The Undoing"
Michaela Coel — "I May Destroy You"

In with a shot:

Daisy Edgar-Jones — "Normal People"
Kerry Washington — "Little Fires Everywhere"

The supporting categories in the TV side of things are made from all three TV categories: comedy, drama, and miniseries/movie. So expect a big mix.

Voters won't be able to resist Brendan Gleeson as Donald Trump in "The Comey Rule" while "Schitt's Creek" and "Ozark" will get more love. John Boyega should get a nod for "Small Axe" but watch out for Prince Phillip actor Tobias Menzies.

Predictions:

Dan Levy — "Schitt's Creek"
Brendan Gleeson — "The Comey Rule"
Mahershala Ali — "Ramy"
Tom Pelphrey — "Ozark"
John Boyega — "Small Axe"

In with a shot:

Tobias Menzies — "The Crown"
Donald Sutherland — The Undoing"

"The Crown" will likely get two nominations in this category (Gillian Anderson and Helena Bonham Carter), while Uzo Aduba should also get in for "Mrs. America."

Julia Garner tends to do well with awards but don't count out "The Queen's Gambit" from getting another nomination. British actresses Letitia Wright and Jessie Buckley could also get in.

Predictions:

Gillian Anderson — "The Crown"
Uzo Aduba — "Mrs. America"
Annie Murphy — "Schitt's Creek"
Helena Bonham Carter — "The Crown"
Julia Garner — "Ozark"

In with a shot:

Jessie Buckley — "Fargo"
Marielle Heller — "The Queen's Gambit"
Letitia Wright — "Small Axe"