Overview
- Derya Akyol, Via Jikeli and Magdalena Laubisch were named as the nominees for Beste Schauspielerin, with the jury citing layered, emotionally precise performances in the series and film they appear in.
- The jury singled out Akyol for making her character the emotional centre of RTL/RTL+'s Euphorie, commended Jikeli for portraying internal conflict in ZDFneo's High Stakes, and praised Laubisch for remarkable acting maturity in ARD's Die Nichte des Polizisten.
- Organizers confirmed that Johannes B. Kerner will receive the Bavarian Minister-President's honorary prize, and nominations for Best Actor will be announced at a later date.
- A public online vote for Beliebteste Familienshow is open until October 4, giving viewers a direct say in one category ahead of the main event.
- The Blauer Panther—branded since 2022 as the Blauer Panther - TV & Streaming Award—will present prizes at BMW Welt in Munich on October 21, highlighting the prize's role in recognising work across broadcast and streaming platforms.