The finalists for the AACTA Audience Choice Awards have been revealed.

Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Cate Blanchett, and Robert Irwin are voted as finalists in the 2025 AACTA Audience Choice Awards as the ceremony is set to celebrate Australia's most beloved stars across film, television, and digital creators.

 Your votes are in! The finalists for the AACTA Audience Choice Awards have been revealed. Australia voted across six categories: Favourite Film, TV Show, Australian Actress, Australian Actor, Australian Media Personality, and Australian Digital Creator to decide the finalists.

 Starting off with the digital creators, who have collectively amassed millions of followers, and have built dedicated fan bases that have all rallied to vote for their favourite. These finalists have built strong communities, and the competition is heating up as fans await the crowning of Australia’s Favourite Digital Creator. Returning to the finalists list are fan-favourites Indy Clinton, Bridey Drake, Luke and Sassy Scott, and Maddy MacRae. Nominated for both Favourite Australian Actress and Digital Creator is Chloé Hayden, who took home the title of Favourite Actress at the 2022 AACTA Awards. This marks the second nomination for creator Esmé Louise James, who was also nominated in 2022. We also welcome newcomers Jiny Maeng and Olly Bowman, who are up for their first nominations.

Australia’s Favourite Media Personalities highlight a mix of TV icons who have captured the affection of Australian audiences. Returning finalists include Abbie Chatfield, Sophie Monk and Jimmy Rees. Joined by, Dr Chris Brown, Hamish Blake, and Robert Irwin who were up for the Award in 2022. These entertainers have all made a significant impact in the Australian media landscape.

The Favourite Australian Actress category boasts an all-star lineup: Cate Blanchett, Celeste Barber, Chloé Hayden, Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman, and Phoebe Tonkin. These actresses are some of the most admired and respected figures in the worldwide entertainment industry. The talented group of homegrown stars in competition for Favourite Australian Actor, include brothers Liam Hemsworth and Chris Hemsworth, as well as Hugh Jackman, Jacob Elordi, Travis Fimmel, and Will McDonald. 

The nominees in the Favourite TV Show category include the celebrated Aussie series Boy Swallows Universe and Heartbreak High, plus global hits including, Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Heartstopper, and Outer Banks. Favourite Film represent a mix of beloved franchises and new cinematic experiences that captivated audiences worldwide including Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, It Ends With Us, Moana 2, Twisters, and Wicked.

 The AACTA Audience Choice winners will be announced alongside the 2025 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group on Friday 7 February at HOTA on the Gold Coast. The 2025 AACTA Awards Ceremony will be broadcast in Australia on Channel Ten at 7.30pm AEDT, Friday 7 February. A special extended AACTA Awards broadcast, including all awards from the ceremony, will be available from 7:30pm on Saturday 8 February on BINGE and Foxtel (Famous and available On-Demand). International broadcast details to be announced soon. 

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The finalists are:

AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Film

• Deadpool & Wolverine
• Inside Out 2
• It Ends With Us
• Moana 2
• Twisters
• Wicked

AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite TV Show

• Boy Swallows Universe 
• Bridgerton
• Emily in Paris
• Heartbreak High
• Heartstopper
• Outer Banks

AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Australian Actress

• Cate Blanchett
• Celeste Barber
• Chloé Hayden
• Margot Robbie
• Nicole Kidman
• Phoebe Tonkin

AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Australian Actor

• Chris Hemsworth
• Hugh Jackman
• Jacob Elordi 
• Liam Hemsworth
• Travis Fimmel
• Will McDonald

AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Australian Media Personality

• Abbie Chatfield
• Dr Chris Brown
• Hamish Blake
• Jimmy Rees
• Robert Irwin
• Sophie Monk

AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Australian Digital Creator

• Bridey Drake
• Chloé Hayden
• Esmé Louise James
• Indy Clinton
• Jiny Maeng
• Luke and Sassy Scott
• Maddy Macrae
• Olly Bowman

For the full list of 2025 AACTA Award nominees click here.

 The 2025 AACTA Awards ceremonies will form part of AACTA Festival which will run for 5 days from February 5 - 9th offering a vast range of activities celebrating film, television, and pop culture. Festival goers can enjoy in-depth movie deconstructions, interactive workshops, meet-and-greets, music showcases, masterclasses with renowned filmmakers, outdoor screenings, and a variety of family-friendly activities – and for those looking to break into the industry, an expanded Screen Careers Expo presented by Essential Screen Skills will also make its return on Saturday the 8th of February.

Whether you are a film fan, a budding creative, a pop culture enthusiast, or a dedicated industry professional, AACTA Festival offers a unique opportunity to network, learn, and revel in the magic of film and television.  For more information visit aactafestival.com. 

Upcoming Key Dates:

Location: HOTA, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast

AACTA Awards Industry Gala: Wednesday 5 February 2025

AACTA Awards Ceremony & Official After Party: Friday 7 February 2025

AACTA Festival: Wednesday 5 February – Sunday 9 February 

For information on the AACTA Festival, AACTA Awards and ticket sales, click here.