The Golden Globe Awards 2026 nominations have officially been revealed, showcasing a competitive year for both film and television. Leading the pack is the critically acclaimed film One Battle After Another, headlined by Leonardo DiCaprio, which secured an impressive nine nominations across major categories. On the television front, The White Lotus continues its awards-season strength with six nominations, while the Norwegian family drama Sentimental Value follows closely with eight nods. Announced live from Beverly Hills by Marlon Wayans and Skye P Marshall, the nominations highlight standout performances, exceptional storytelling, and diverse international entries.
Film Categories Overview
In the Best Male Actor – Drama category, nominees include Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams), Oscar Isaac (Frankenstein), Dwayne Johnson (The Smashing Machine), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent), and Jeremy Allen White (Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere). The Best Female Actor – Drama lineup features Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Jennifer Lawrence (Die My Love), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Julia Roberts (After The Hunt), Tessa Thompson (Hedda), and Eva Victor (Sorry, Baby).
For musical/comedy films, standout contenders include Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, George Clooney for Jay Kelly, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Lee Byung-hun for No Other Choice, and Jesse Plemons for Bugonia. Leading actresses in musical/comedy films include 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), and Emma Stone (Bugonia).
Major Best Picture nominations reflect a wide variety of genres. Drama contenders include Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. Musical/Comedy nominees highlight films such as Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, Nouvelle Vague, and One Battle After Another.
The supporting acting categories also see intense competition with notable names like Benicio Del Toro, Paul Mescal, Emily Blunt, Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande, and Teyana Taylor among the nominees. Visionary directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Guillermo Del Toro, Jafar Panahi, Joachim Trier, and Chloé Zhao headline this year’s directing category.
In music, Hans Zimmer, Jonny Greenwood, Max Richter, and Alexandre Desplat score nominations for Best Original Score, while films like Avatar: Fire and Ash, Wicked: For Good, and Sinners compete in the Best Song and Cinematic Achievement categories. International cinema is also honoured with nominees representing France, South Korea, Brazil, Norway, Spain, and Tunisia.
Television Categories Overview
Television continues to shine with a diverse set of nominees. In Best Actor – Drama, contenders include Sterling K Brown (Paradise), Diego Luna (Andor), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Mark Ruffalo (Task), Adam Scott (Severance), and Noah Wyle (The Pitt). The Best Actress – Drama lineup includes Kathy Bates (Matlock), Britt Lower (Severance), Helen Mirren (Mobland), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Keri Russell (The Diplomat), and Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus).
Comedy categories include favourites such as Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, Nobody Wants This, and The Studio. Limited Series contenders include Adolescence, Black Mirror, The Beast in Me, All Her Fault, Dying for Sex, and The Girlfriend.
Supporting roles highlight stars like Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, and Aimee Lou Wood. Stand-up performance nominees include Kevin Hart, Ricky Gervais, Kumail Nanjiani, Sarah Silverman, Brett Goldstein, and Bill Maher.
The January 11 ceremony will once again be hosted by Nikki Glaser, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount. Ahead of the main event, Helen Mirren will be presented with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award, while Sarah Jessica Parker will be honoured with the Carol Burnett Award.