Golden Globes 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Nominations

The shortlist for the 2026 Golden Globes was unveiled today in Los Angeles, with Marlon Wayans and Skye P Marshall presiding over the announcement. The event, which began at 13:15 GMT (5:15 PT), drew considerable attention from the entertainment industry and beyond, marking the first major milestone of the awards season. The choices made here often set the tone for the months ahead, with many films and television series hoping to ride this momentum all the way to the Oscars.

Leading the charge in the film categories is One Battle After Another, which has secured an impressive nine nominations. Among its nods are ‘Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy’ and ‘Best Leading Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy’ for Leonardo DiCaprio. Other strong contenders include Sentimental Value with eight nominations, Sinners with seven, and Hamnet with six.

Film and Television: This Year’s Standouts

On the television front, Adolescence has made a notable impact, earning five nominations. Particularly striking is its double nomination in the ‘Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television’ category, with both Owen Cooper and Ashley Walters recognised.

All those nominated will gather in Hollywood on 11 January 2026 to discover who will take home the coveted trophies. Nikki Glaser returns as host for the second consecutive year, having also been a nominee herself last year in the ‘Stand Up Comedy on Television’ category.

Key Film Categories and Nominees

The drama section for best motion picture features titles such as Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just An Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. In the musical or comedy bracket, the likes of Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, Nouvelle Vague, and One Battle After Another are in contention.

Animated features have their own spotlight, with Arco, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amelie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2 all vying for the prize. The non-English language category is equally diverse, with films from France, South Korea, Brazil, Norway, Spain, and Tunisia making the cut.

Acting, Directing, and More

Among the acting nominees, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Jennifer Lawrence (Die My Love), and Julia Roberts (After The Hunt) are up for best female performance in a drama, while Joe Edgerton (Train Dreams), Oscar Isaac (Frankenstein), and Dwayne Johnson (The Smashing Machine) are among those recognised for best male performance in a drama.

In the musical or comedy categories, Rose Byrne, Cynthia Erivo, and Emma Stone are among the female nominees, with Timothée Chalamet, George Clooney, and Leonardo DiCaprio in the running for the men’s award. Supporting roles see Emily Blunt, Elle Fanning, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn among the hopefuls.

Directorial honours are being contested by Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein), Jafar Panahi (It Was Just An Accident), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), and Chloe Zhao (Hamnet).

Television Highlights and Special Categories

On the small screen, the drama series category includes The Diplomat, The Pitt, Pluribus, Severance, Slow Horses, and The White Lotus. For musical or comedy series, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, and The Studio are all in the mix.

Limited series and anthology contenders include Adolescence, All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, and The Girlfriend. Stand-up comedy and podcasting also receive their due, with a range of performers and shows up for recognition.

The full list of nominees spans a wide array of genres and talents, promising a ceremony that will be closely watched by audiences and industry insiders alike.