Awards season is officially here, and the first major shots have been fired! The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive race. In a year packed with cinematic heavy-hitters and TV titans, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has unveiled a list full of expected favorites, delightful surprises, and the beginning of what promises to be an epic campaign trail.
The big story? Paul Thomas Anderson’s laugh-laden political thriller, One Battle After Another, emerged as the undeniable frontrunner, dominating the field with a staggering nine nominations. Hot on its heels is the poignant drama Sentimental Value from director Joachim Trier, which secured an impressive eight nods, proving that emotional resonance is hitting just as hard as sharp satire this season.
On the television side, the luxurious—and deadly—resort of HBO’s The White Lotus once again proved irresistible to voters, leading all series with six nominations. It just edged out the gripping Netflix limited series Adolescence, which scored five, setting up a juicy showdown in the limited series categories.
The announcements, presented by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall on CBS Mornings, also highlighted the Globes’ ongoing evolution under Jay Penske and Dick Clark Productions. Despite past controversies, the ceremony is leaning into its refreshed brand with initiatives like “Golden Week,” culminating in the “Golden Eve” special honoring this year’s Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient, Helen Mirren, and Carol Burnett Award honoree, Sarah Jessica Parker. In a nod to modern media, the HFPA also introduced a brand new category: Best Podcast.
Notable surprises included a double-dose of love for heartthrob Jacob Elordi, who scored nods for both his supporting role in Frankenstein and his lead turn in the limited series The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Another stunning moment was the recognition for Eva Victor, nominated for Best Actress in a Drama for her directorial debut, Sorry, Baby.
The 81st Golden Globe Awards will return to the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, January 11, 2026, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
Without further ado, here is the complete list of nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes.
Motion Picture Categories
Motion Picture – Drama
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- It Was Just an Accident
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Blue Moon
- Bugonia
- Marty Supreme
- No Other Choice
- Nouvelle Vague
- One Battle After Another
Motion Picture – Animated
- Arco
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
- Elio
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
- Zootopia 2
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
Motion Picture – Non-English Language
- It Was Just an Accident
- No Other Choice
- Sentimental Value
- Sirât
- The Secret Agent
- The Voice of Hind Rajab
Motion Picture Acting & Craft Categories
Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
- Jennifer Lawrence – Die My Love
- Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby
- Julia Roberts – After the Hunt
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
- Tessa Thompson – Hedda
Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
- Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams
- Jeremy Allen White – Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
- Dwayne Johnson – The Smashing Machine
- Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
- Oscar Isaac – Frankenstein
- Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
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
Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
- George Clooney – Jay Kelly
- Jesse Plemons – Bugonia
- Lee Byung-hun – No Other Choice
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
- Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
- Amy Madigan – Weapons
- Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good
- Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
- Emily Blunt – The Smashing Machine
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value (A double nod for Sentimental Value in this category!)
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
- Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly
- Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
- Paul Mescal – Hamnet
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Director – Motion Picture
- Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
- Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein
- Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident
- Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
- Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
- Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Screenplay – Motion Picture
- Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident
- Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt – Sentimental Value
- Maggie O’Farrell & Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
- Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
- Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
- Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Original Score – Motion Picture
- Alexandre Desplat – Frankenstein
- Hans Zimmer – F1
- Jonny Greenwood – One Battle After Another
- Kangding Ray – Sirât
- Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
- Max Richter – Hamnet
Original Song – Motion Picture
- “Dream as One” – Avatar: Fire and Ash (Music & Lyrics by Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Simon Franglen)
- “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters (Music by Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun; Lyrics by Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick)
- “I Lied to You” – Sinners (Music & Lyrics by Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson)
- “No Place Like Home” – Wicked: For Good (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz)
- “The Girl in the Bubble” – Wicked: For Good (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz)
- “Train Dreams” – Train Dreams (Music & Lyrics by Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner)
Television Categories
Television Series – Drama
Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Abbott Elementary
- Hacks
- Nobody Wants This
- Only Murders in the Building
- The Bear
- The Studio
Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Adolescence
- All Her Fault
- Black Mirror
- Dying for Sex
- The Beast in Me
- The Girlfriend
Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama
- Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
- Helen Mirren – MobLand
- Kathy Bates – Matlock
- Keri Russell – The Diplomat
- Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
- Britt Lower – Severance
Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama
- Adam Scott – Severance
- Diego Luna – Andor
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Mark Ruffalo – Task
- Noah Wyle – The Pitt
- Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
- Jean Smart – Hacks
- Jenna Ortega – Wednesday
- Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This
- Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face
- Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building
Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – 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
Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
- 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
Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
- 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
Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television
- Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
- Carrie Coon – The White Lotus
- Catherine O’Hara – The Studio
- Erin Doherty – Adolescence
- Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
- Parker Posey – The White Lotus
Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television
- Ashley Walters – Adolescence
- Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
- Jason Isaacs – The White Lotus
- Owen Cooper – Adolescence
- Tramell Tillman – Severance
- Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television
- 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
New Category for 2026
Podcast
- Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard
- Call Her Daddy
- Good Hang With Amy Poehler
- SmartLess
- The Mel Robbins Podcast
- Up First (NPR)
What do you think of the 2026 Golden Globes nominations? Are you thrilled to see One Battle After Another dominate, or are you rooting for an underdog like Sentimental Value? Who was snubbed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and mark your calendars for the big night on January 11
