Ryan Reynolds stepped out in New York City on Jan. 7 to present 'Wicked' producer Marc Platt with the National Board of Review's prize for top film of 2024

The 2025 award show season is in full swing. After the Golden Globe Awards this past Sunday, the National Board of Review Awards on Jan. 7 continued to honor some of the year’s best movies and performances.

NEW YORK — Days after “Wicked” went home from the Golden Globes with a single award for box office achievement, the National Board of Review Awards held space for the smash hit musical, celebrating its cast and director in the New York group's annual gala Tuesday.

The gala is one of a series of award shows leading up to the Oscars on March 2 - and Wednesday marks the start of Oscar voting.

Michelle Yeoh made a dazzling appearance at the star-studded gala for the 2025 National Board of Review Awards. On January 7, the Academy Award-winning actor graced the red carpet wearing a stunning sleeveless ensemble in black.

John Lithgow, left, Annie Schulhof and Ralph Fiennes attend the National Board of Review Awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (Photo by

Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning and "Anora" breakout Mikey Madison gave some of the night's best speeches at the NBR Awards, where "Wicked" won best film.

I’m going to raise a glass of milk to all of the baby girls in the room,” Kidman said on stage in reference to her erotic thriller, 'Babygirl.'

The gala is one of a series of award shows leading up to the Oscars on March 2 - and Wednesday marks the start of Oscar voting.