2026 Golden Globe Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads With Nine Nominations

Established in 1944, the Golden Globes honour outstanding achievements in film and television, spotlighting the work of actors, directors, writers and industry professionals from around the world. The 83rd edition, scheduled for January 11, continues that tradition with a lineup that reflects both critical acclaim and global influence.

One Battle After Another leads the film categories with nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Leading Actor. The film’s dynamic storytelling and strong performances have positioned it as a top contender this awards season.

Close behind is Sentimental Value, earning eight nominations, followed by Sinners with seven. Hamnet secured six nominations, while both Frankenstein and Wicked: For Good follow with five each—highlighting a competitive and diverse year in filmmaking.

In animation, the global reach of storytelling shines through with titles like Arco, Little Amélie, Zootopia 2, and the Korean production KPop Demon Hunters, which earned nominations for both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for its standout track, “Golden.”

Television categories also delivered strong surprises. HBO’s The White Lotus leads with six nominations, reaffirming its impact as a cultural favourite. Adolescence follows with five, while hit comedies Only Murders in the Building and Severance received four nominations each. The nominations reflect a balanced mix of returning favourites and rising series gaining critical traction.

A major highlight this year is the number of first-time nominees—27 actors earning their debut Golden Globe nods, according to Billboard. They include high-profile stars such as Bill Maher, Jacob Elordi, Michael B. Jordan, Kevin Hart, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Paul Mescal. Their inclusion underscores a generational shift and the growing appeal of both established and emerging talent across film and television.

The ceremony, set to air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+, will once again be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, who returns after a well-received run last year. Her sharp humour and relaxed delivery are expected to bring levity to the star-studded evening.

A sample of major category nominees includes:

Best Motion Picture – Drama: Frankenstein, Hamnet, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, It Was Just an Accident, and Sinners.

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, Nouvelle Vague, and the category leader One Battle After Another.

In acting categories, names such as Jennifer Lawrence, Tessa Thompson, Oscar Isaac, Dwayne Johnson, Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet, Kate Hudson and Chase Infiniti are among those recognised for their standout roles. Notably, several supporting actors—including Emily Blunt, Ariana Grande, Benicio Del Toro and Jacob Elordi—also made the list for their memorable performances.

The TV categories continue the momentum with nods for popular series like The Diplomat, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Black Mirror, and The White Lotus. Performers such as Ayo Edebiri, Selena Gomez, Kristen Bell, Sterling K. Brown, Adam Scott, and Jenna Ortega secured nominations in competitive acting fields.

The 2026 Golden Globe Awards promise an exciting celebration of creativity, diversity and excellence in entertainment. With a rich mix of new voices and familiar powerhouses, the upcoming ceremony is poised to deliver one of the most talked-about nights in Hollywood’s awards calendar.