Golden Globe Nominations 2026: Hollywood’s Award Season Officially Begins

Introduction: A New Era for the Golden Globes

The entertainment industry is buzzing following the announcement of the 83rd Golden Globes nominations revealed in a ceremony December 8, 2025. As the first major awards show of the season, the Golden Globes set the tone for what promises to be an exciting race to the Oscars. The 2026 Golden Globes, hosted by returning emcee Nikki Glaser, are set to air live on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+, marking a significant moment for Hollywood’s most glamorous celebration.

Leading the Pack: Major Film Nominations

One Battle After Another leads the nominations for the 2026 Golden Globe nominations, securing nine nods and positioning itself as the frontrunner. Sentimental Value follows with eight nominations, Sinners with seven, Hamnet with six, and Frankenstein and Wicked: For Good with five each. On the distribution side, Neon scores the most noms of any film distributor, while Netflix dominated the television categories.

Historic Milestones and Notable Surprises

This year’s nominations feature several historic achievements. Chloé Zhao joins the ranks of Barbra Streisand, Jane Campion and Kathryn Bigelow as the only female directors to earn two Golden Globe nominations. The ceremony also breaks new ground, as the Golden Globes will honor the best of the year in film, TV and, for the first time this year, podcasts. The Golden Globes recognized 27 performers with their first Golden Globe nominations, bringing fresh faces to Hollywood’s biggest stage.

Snubs and Surprises Generate Discussion

Not all anticipated contenders made the cut, sparking conversation across the industry. Wicked: For Good wasn’t nominated for best picture or best director, one of several surprising exclusions, despite expectations that this would be the film’s year. Meanwhile, Stranger Things didn’t get any nominations for its final season, continuing its streak without a Globe win.

What This Means for Awards Season

The Golden Globe nominations serve as a crucial bellwether for the upcoming awards season, influencing Oscar campaigns and industry momentum. With Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall revealing this year’s nominees early Monday morning in 28 categories, the race is officially on. As Hollywood gathers for the January ceremony, these nominations will shape the conversation and potentially determine which films and performances achieve legendary status in 2026.