One Battle After Another Dominates 2026 Golden Globe Nominations
One Battle After Another leads the 2026 Golden Globe race with nine nominations, while Ryan Coogler’s Sinners also earns major recognition across several categories. Discover which films are making waves this awards season.
As the Golden Globe nominations roll in for 2026, One Battle After Another has emerged as the clear frontrunner, racking up an impressive nine nods. The film, adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, has captured the attention of critics and audiences alike, making it the most celebrated movie of the year so far.
Comedy Reigns at the Top
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest black comedy has swept the major categories, including Best Motion Picture (Comedy), Best Director, and Best Screenplay. The cast has also received widespread acclaim, with Leonardo DiCaprio up for Best Actor (Comedy), Chase Infiniti for Best Actress (Comedy), and Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn both nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Comedy). Teyana Taylor rounds out the acting nominations with a nod for Best Supporting Actress (Comedy). The film’s original score has also been recognized, adding to its impressive tally.
The story centers on a former revolutionary, played by DiCaprio, who is forced out of hiding when he and his daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti), become targets of a corrupt military officer, portrayed by Sean Penn. The film’s sharp wit and standout performances have made it the highest-rated release of the year on Metacritic.
Horror Makes Its Mark
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, set in 1932, has also made a strong showing at the Globes. This vampire horror film has been nominated for Best Motion Picture in the Drama category, with Michael B. Jordan earning a nomination for Best Actor (Drama). Coogler himself is up for Best Director, and the film has also been recognized for Best Original Score, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, and Best Original Song.
The recognition of Sinners highlights a banner year for horror, a genre that often gets overlooked during awards season. Last year, The Substance made waves at both the Globes and the Oscars, and Sinners continues that trend, proving that horror can compete with the best in the industry.
Genre Diversity at the Globes
While One Battle After Another and Sinners couldn’t be more different in tone and style, both films have captured the imagination of voters and audiences. Anderson’s darkly comedic take on revolution and family stands in stark contrast to Coogler’s atmospheric, blood-soaked drama, yet both have found their place among the year’s most celebrated works.
With the awards season in full swing, movie fans have plenty to look forward to. For those eager to see what’s next, there’s a packed slate of highly anticipated releases still to come in 2025.