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The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards have officially been announced, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most competitive and exhilarating awards seasons in recent years. This year’s lineup reflects a powerful blend of visionary filmmaking, emotionally resonant storytelling, and standout performances across both film and television. From auteur-driven dramas to high-octane blockbusters and prestige TV, the 2026 slate proves just how diverse and ambitious the entertainment landscape has become.

Leading the pack is Paul Thomas Anderson’s historical epic ‘One Battle After Another’, which earned an impressive nine nominations (the highest of any project this year). Anderson, long regarded as one of cinema’s most daring and meticulous storytellers, finds himself once again at the forefront of awards conversations. The film’s recognition in major categories such as Best Director, Best Motion Picture – Drama, and Best Screenplay underscores its critical acclaim and momentum.

Close behind is Joachim Trier’s tender, introspective family drama ‘Sentimental Value’, which secured eight nominations. Trier, celebrated for his emotionally textured films, has delivered a story that resonates deeply with audiences and critics alike. ‘Sentimental Value’ explores the fragility, humor, and pain woven into family relationships, grounding its narrative in quiet moments that slowly accumulate emotional weight. Its nominations, which span both performance and craft categories, speak to the film’s overall excellence and the strength of its ensemble cast.

In third place on the leaderboard of nominations is Ryan Coogler’s gothic action blockbuster ‘Sinners’, which earned seven nominations. Coogler crafted a genre-bending experience that combines supernatural elements, high-stakes conflict, and cultural commentary. ‘Sinners’ has not only performed exceptionally well at the box office but has also been praised for its originality, dynamic world-building, and standout performances. Its recognition in categories beyond visuals (including acting and screenplay) demonstrates just how multifaceted the film truly is. Coogler’s nomination signals Hollywood’s increasing embrace of bold, hybrid genres that balance action with artistic depth.

On the television side, the Golden Globes unveiled a number of interesting surprises and confirmed the continued dominance of some viewer favorites. HBO’s acclaimed anthology series ‘The White Lotus’ once again demonstrated its awards-season power with its third installment, earning six nominations. The series continues to captivate audiences with its sharp writing, psychological complexity, and satirical examination of privilege. Each season introduces new settings and casts, yet maintains the same biting social commentary that has earned it global fandom. Its strong showing in this year’s nominations further cements its reputation as one of the most compelling prestige dramas of the decade.

Streaming giant Netflix also secured a notable presence this year thanks to ‘Adolescence’, which earned five nominations. The coming-of-age drama, already a breakout hit with younger viewers, is competing in key categories including Best Television Motion Picture. Rising star Owen Cooper also received a nomination for Best Supporting Male Actor – Television, marking a significant milestone in his rapidly growing career. His performance has been widely celebrated for its authenticity and emotional nuance, helping elevate ‘Adolescence’ into one of Netflix’s most discussed titles of the year.

The race to awards season is officially underway, Nikki Glaser set to return as host on January 11, 2026, streaming live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Below is the full list of 2026 Golden Globes nominees:

Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague
One Battle After Another

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

Best Director (Motion Picture)
Ryan Coogler, Sinners
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein
Jafar Panahi, It Was Just An Accident
Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Chloe Zhao, Hamnet

Best Male Actor (Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy)
Timothee Chalomet, 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 Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama)
Dwayne Johnson, The Smashing Machine
Jeremy Allen White, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
Joel Edgerton, Train Dreams
Michael B Jordan, Sinners
Oscar Isaac, Frankenstein
Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)
Amanda Seyfried, The Testament of Ann Lee
Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another
Cynthia Erivo, Wicked: For Good
Emma Stone, Bugonia
Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama)
Eva Victor, Sorry Baby
Jennifer Lawrence, Die My Love
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Julia Roberts, After The Hunt
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Tessa Thompson, Hedda

Best Supporting Male Actor in a Motion Picture
Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
Paul Mescal, Hamnet
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Adam Sandler, Jay Kelly
Stellan Skarsgard, Sentimental Value

Best Supporting Female Actor in a Motion Picture
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 (Motion Picture)
Chloe Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell, Hamnet
Jafar Panahi, It was Just An Accident
Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt, Sentimental Value
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Best Motion Picture (Animated)
Arco
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amelie or the Character of the Rain
Zootopia 2

Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language)
It Was Just An Accident
No Other Choice
Sentimental Value
Sirat
The Secret Agent
The Voice of Hind Rajab

Best Original Score (Motion Picture)
Alexandre Desplat, Frankenstein
Hans Zimmer, F1
Jonny Greenwood, One Battle After Another
Kangding Ray, Sirat
Ludwig Göransson, Sinners
Max Richter, Hamnet

Best Original Song (Motion Picture)
“Dream as One,” Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Simon Franglen, Avatar: Fire and Ash
“Golden,” Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick, K-pop Demon Hunters
“I Lied to You,” Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson, Sinners
“No Place Like Home,” Stephen Schwartz, Wicked: For Good
“The Girl in the Bubble,” Stephen Schwartz, Wicked: For Good
“Train Dreams,” Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner, 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

Best Television Series (Drama)
The Diplomat
Pluribus
Severance
Slow Horses
The Pitt
The White Lotus

Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy)
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio

Best Television Limited Series
Adolescence
All Her Fault
The Beast in Me
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
The Girlfriend

Best Female Actor (Television / Drama)
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Britt Lower, Severance
Helen Mirren, MobLand
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus

Best Male Actor (Television / Drama)
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Diego Luna, Andor
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo, Task
Adam Scott, Severance
Noah Wylie, The Pitt

Best Female Actor (Television / 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 Female Actor in a Limited Series
Amanda Seyfried, Long Bright River
Claire Danes, The Beast in Me
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
Robin Wright, The Girlfriend
Sarah Snook, All Her Fault

Best Male Actor (Television / Musical or Comedy)
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Glen Powell, Chad Powers
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Seth Rogen, The Studio
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building

Best Supporting Female Actor (Television)
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Hanna Einbinder, Hacks
Parker Posey, The White Lotus

Best Male Actor in a Limited Series
Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Jacob Elordi, The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Jude Law, Black Rabbit
Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me
Paul Giamatti, Black Mirror
Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Best Supporting Male Actor (Television)
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman, Severance
Ashley Walters, Adolescence

Best Podcast
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepherd
Call Her Daddy
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Smartless
Up First

Best Performance in Stand-up Comedy
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
Ricky Gervais: Mortality
Sarah Silverman: Postmortem

Golden Globes 2026 nominations