The buzz around Golden Globes 2026 is growing fast. The nominations have set the mood for the awards season. As always, the Golden Globes arrive early and shape the conversation for the months ahead. Big films, popular TV shows, and even podcasts are in the spotlight. From large studio releases to fan-favourite series, the nominations reflect a wide range of tastes. Many expected names are present, but there are a few surprises too.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The venue is the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The event honours the best work in films and American television released in 2025. It also marks the official start of the global awards season.
Comedian Nikki Glaser returns as host for the second year in a row. Her 2025 debut was well-received by critics and viewers. This time, expectations are even higher. The show will air live on CBS in the US and stream on Paramount+ from 8:00 pm ET. In India, viewers can watch it live on Lionsgate Play on January 12 at 6:30 am IST.
Golden Globes 2026 Nominations: Films and TV Shows to Watch
The Golden Globes 2026 nominations include some strong frontrunners. In films, Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedy musical “One Battle After Another” leads with nine nominations. The film has gained attention for its performances and unique tone.
On the television side, season three of “The White Lotus” stands out. The hit series has received six nominations. Its sharp writing and powerful cast continue to impress voters. It remains one of the most talked-about shows of the year.
Several major categories have drawn early interest. In Best Motion Picture – Drama, nominees include Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Sinners. Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy features Bugonia, Nouvelle Vague, and “One Battle After Another.” Animation fans will see titles like Elio, KPop Demon Hunters and Zootopia 2 competing for top honours.
TV categories are equally competitive. Best Drama Series nominees include Severance, Slow Horses, and “The White Lotus.” In comedy, The Bear, Hacks, and Only Murders in the Building continue their strong awards run. Best Limited Series or TV Movie includes Black Mirror, Dying for Sex and The Girlfriend.
Golden Globes 2026 Nominees – Full List
Film Categories
| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners |
| Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, Nouvelle Vague, One Battle After Another |
| Best Animated Motion Picture | Arco, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, Zootopia 2 |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein), Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), Chloé Zhao (Hamnet) |
| Best Actor – Drama | Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams), Oscar Isaac (Frankenstein), Dwayne Johnson (The Smashing Machine), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent), Jeremy Allen White (Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere) |
| Best Actress – Drama | Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Jennifer Lawrence (Die My Love), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Julia Roberts (After the Hunt), Tessa Thompson (Hedda), Eva Victor (Sorry, Baby) |
| Best Actor – Musical or Comedy | Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Lee Byung-hun (No Other Choice), Jesse Plemons (Bugonia) |
| Best Actress – Musical or Comedy | Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Amanda Seyfried (The Testament of Ann Lee), Emma Stone (Bugonia) |
| Best Supporting Actor | Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Paul Mescal (Hamnet), Sean Penn (One Battle After Another), Adam Sandler (Jay Kelly), Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Emily Blunt (The Smashing Machine), Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), Ariana Grande (Wicked: For Good), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) |
| Best Screenplay | One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, Sinners, It Was Just an Accident, Sentimental Value, Hamnet |
| Best Non-English Language Film | It Was Just an Accident, No Other Choice, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sirāt, The Voice of Hind Rajab |
| Best Original Score | Frankenstein, Sinners, One Battle After Another, Sirāt, Hamnet, F1 |
| Best Original Song | Avatar: Fire and Ash, KPop Demon Hunters, Sinners, Wicked: For Good, Train Dreams |
| Cinematic and Box Office Achievement | Avatar: Fire and Ash, F1, KPop Demon Hunters, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Sinners, Weapons, Wicked: For Good, Zootopia 2 |
Television
| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Drama Series | The Diplomat, The Pitt, Pluribus, Severance, Slow Horses, The White Lotus |
| Best Musical or Comedy Series | Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, The Studio |
| Best Limited Series or TV Movie | Adolescence, All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, The Girlfriend |
| Best Actor – TV Drama | Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Diego Luna (Andor), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Mark Ruffalo (Task), Adam Scott (Severance), Noah Wyle (The Pitt) |
| Best Actress – TV Drama | Kathy Bates (Matlock), Britt Lower (Severance), Helen Mirren (MobLand), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Keri Russell (The Diplomat), Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus) |
| Best Actor – TV Musical or Comedy | Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This), Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building), Glen Powell (Chad Powers), Seth Rogen (The Studio), Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building), Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) |
| Best Actress – TV Musical or Comedy | Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building), Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Jean Smart (Hacks) |
| Best Actress – Limited Series | Claire Danes (The Beast in Me), Rashida Jones (Black Mirror), Amanda Seyfried (Long Bright River), Sarah Snook (All Her Fault), Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex), Robin Wright (The Girlfriend) |
New Category
| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Podcast | Call Her Daddy, SmartLess, Up First |
New Categories, Special Honours And Streaming Details
One of the biggest changes at Golden Globes 2026 is the addition of a new category. For the first time, podcasts are being honoured. The Best Podcast category features Call Her Daddy, SmartLess and Up First. This shows the growing influence of audio content.
Special awards will also be presented. Helen Mirren will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for her legendary film career. Sarah Jessica Parker will be honoured with the Carol Burnett Award for her contribution to television. These honours were celebrated earlier in a special event titled “Golden Eve,” which aired on January 8.
Another category gaining attention is Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Nominees include Avatar 3 (Avatar – Fire and Ash), Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Wicked For Good.
