The slime was flowing, the stars were glowing, and fans around the world were screaming with joy. Watching colorful, chaotic, and downright fun, the 38th Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards was a night to remember.
On the day of June 21st, 2025, this ceremony brought together all of today’s brightest stars in television, cinema, music, and digital cultural trends.Hosted by Tyla, with performances from KATSEYE and Machine Gun Kelly; the show honored everything kids (and kids at heart) are loving right now.
And yes; SpongeBob is still the king, Sabrina Carpenter reigned supreme, and Stray Kids walked home with the gold. Here is the complete list of those who got slimed…and those who took home the blimp trophy.
Television
- Favorite Kids’ TV Show: The Thundermans: Undercover
- Favorite Family TV Show: XO, Kitty
- Reality Show Win: America’s Got Talent
- Best Cartoon (No shocker here): SpongeBob SquarePants
Movies
- Favorite Movie: Wicked
- Favorite Movie Actor: Jack Black snatched it! (A Minecraft Movie)
- Favorite Movie Actress: Ariana Grande in (Wicked)
- Favorite Animated Movie: Inside Out 2
- Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie: Dwayne Johnson (Absolutely)
- Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie: Auli’i Cravalho won hearts again.
- Favorite Villain: Jim Carrey
- Favorite Butt-Kicker: Emma Myers (A Minecraft Movie)
Music
- Favorite Female Artist: SZA
- Favorite Male Artist: Bruno Mars
- Favorite Music Group: Stray Kids (We can’t argue on this)
- Favorite Song: “Taste” By Sabrina Carpenter
- Favorite Music Collaboration: Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” became the ultimate crowd-favorite collab.
- Favorite Female Breakout Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Favorite Male Breakout Artist: Benson Boone
- Favorite Album: Short n’ Sweet By Sabrina Carpenter (New Favourite)
- Favorite Global Music Star: Tyla (Africa)
- Favorite Viral Song: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s “Bluest Flame” set the internet on fire.
Special Awards & Digital Creators
- King of Comedy: Jack Black
- Favorite Podcast: LOL Podcast
- Favorite Gamer: IShowSpeed
- Favorite Male Creator: MrBeast
- Favorite Female Creator: Salish Matter
- Fan-Fave Kids Creator: Ms. Rachel
- Top Video Game: Just Dance: 2025 Edition
- Favorite Male Athlete: LeBron James
- Favorite Female Athlete: Simone Biles
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Conclusion
From first-time winners to Nickelodeon legends, this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards proved that the kids still run the show. Be it the stunning sweep by Sabrina Carpenter, global domination by Stray Kids, or SpongeBob SquarePants attack on entertainment: 2025 awards were full of energy, emotions, and an in-house supply of slime. Until we meet again next year; keep watching, keep voting, and keep dreaming neon green.
Written By MANSI SINGH