Golden Globes 2026 Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates
The Golden Globes 2026 nominations are out, with 'One Battle After Another' leading the race. The ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, is set for January 11, 2026. Discover which films and TV shows are in the spotlight this awards season.
The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were announced today in Los Angeles, drawing the attention of the entertainment industry and fans worldwide. Marlon Wayans and Skye P Marshall took the stage to reveal the contenders, marking the official start of the awards season. The event began at 1:15 p.m. Eastern and 5:15 a.m. Pacific, with anticipation running high as the first major awards of the year set the tone for what’s to come.
Among the films, One Battle After Another emerged as the clear leader, racking up nine nominations. The movie is up for ‘Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy ’ and earned Leonardo DiCaprio a nod for ‘Best Leading Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.’ Other top contenders include Sentimental Value with eight nominations, Sinners with seven, and Hamnet with six.
Film Categories Spotlight
The drama category features titles like Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just An Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. For musical or comedy, the nominees are Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, Nouvelle Vague, and One Battle After Another.
Animated features in the running include Arco, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amelie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2. The non-English language film category highlights productions from France, South Korea, Brazil, Norway, Spain, and Tunisia.
Standout Performances and Directors
In the acting categories, Jessie Buckley, Jennifer Lawrence, Renate Reinsvte, Julia Roberts, Tessa Thompson, and Eva Victor are all up for ‘Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.’ For the male counterpart, nominees include Joe Edgerton, Oscar Isaac, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B Jordan, Wagner Moura, and Jeremy Allen White.
Musical or comedy acting nods went to Rose Byrne, Cynthia Erivo, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Amanda Seyfried, and Emma Stone for the women, while Timothée Chalamet, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Lee Byung-Hun, and Jesse Plemons are recognized among the men. Supporting roles feature Emily Blunt, Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Amy Madigan, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Sean Penn, Adam Sandler, and Stellan Skarsgard.
Directing honors are up for Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Jafar Panahi, Joachim Trier, and Chloe Zhao. Screenplay nominations include Paul Thomas Anderson, Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie, Ryan Coogler, Jafar Panahi, Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier, and Chloé Zhao with Maggie O’Farrel.
Television’s Top Contenders
On the television side, Adolescence leads with five nominations, including two for ‘Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television’ for Owen Cooper and Ashley Walters. Drama series nominees are The Diplomat, The Pitt, Pluribus, Severance , Slow Horses, and The White Lotus. Musical or comedy series in the spotlight include Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, and The Studio.
Limited series and TV movies up for awards are Adolescence, All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, and The Girlfriend. Performers like Kathy Bates, Britt Lower, Helen Mirren, Bella Ramsey, Keri Russell, Rhea Seehorn, Sterling K Brown, Diego Luna, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Scott, and Noah Wyle are among those recognized for their work in drama series.
Anticipation Builds for the Ceremony
The ceremony will bring together all the nominees from both film and television on January 11, 2026, in Hollywood. For the second consecutive year, comedian Nikki Glaser will host the event. Last year, she not only hosted but was also nominated for the ‘Stand Up Comedy on Television’ award.
Other categories include original score, original song, box office achievement, and best podcast, with a diverse range of nominees reflecting the year’s standout achievements in entertainment. The full list of nominees sets the stage for a highly competitive and exciting awards night.