Golden Globe Nominations Announced for 2026: Highlights and Key Contenders

This afternoon, Italian time, the nominations for the Golden Globe Awards were announced, celebrating outstanding achievements in cinema and television from the past year. The prestigious awards, which will be presented on January 11, 2026, are now organized by a new nonprofit organization known as the Golden Globe. This transition comes on the heels of a series of scandals that had previously plagued the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). Among the films leading the nominations, 'One Battle After Another,' directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, has garnered the most attention, showcasing a strong showing for cinematic storytelling. In the realm of television, the third season of 'The White Lotus' has also made waves, hinting at continued viewer engagement and critical acclaim. Here's a detailed look at the key nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes: ### Best Dramatic Film - Frankenstein - Hamnet - A Simple Incident - The Secret Agent - Sentimental Value - Sinners ### Best Musical or Comedy Film - Blue Moon - Bugonia - Marty Supreme - No Other Choice - Nouvelle Vague - One Battle After Another ### Best Director - Paul Thomas Anderson, 'One Battle After Another' - Ryan Coogler, 'Sinners' - Guillermo Del Toro, 'Frankenstein' - Jafar Panahi, 'A Simple Incident' - Joachim Trier, 'Sentimental Value' - Chloe Zhao, 'Hamnet' ### Best Actor in a Dramatic Film - Joel Edgerton, 'Train Dreams' - Oscar Isaac, 'Frankenstein' - Dwayne Johnson, 'The Smashing Machine' - Michael B. Jordan, 'Sinners' - Wagner Moura, 'The Secret Agent' - Jeremy Allen White, 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' ### Best Actress in a Dramatic Film - Jessie Buckley, 'Hamnet' - Jennifer Lawrence, 'Die My Love' - Renate Reinsve, 'Sentimental Value' - Julia Roberts, 'After the Hunt' - Tessa Thompson, 'Hedda' - Eva Victor, 'Sorry Baby' ### Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Film - Timothée Chalamet, 'Marty Supreme' - George Clooney, 'Jay Kelly' - Leonardo DiCaprio, 'One Battle After Another' - Ethan Hawke, 'Blue Moon' - Lee Byung-Hun, 'No Other Choice' - Jesse Plemons, 'Bugonia' ### Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Film - 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' - Emma Stone, 'Bugonia' ### Best Supporting Actor - Benicio Del Toro, 'One Battle After Another' - Jacob Elordi, 'Frankenstein' - Paul Mescal, 'Hamnet' - Sean Penn, 'One Battle After Another' - Adam Sandler, 'Jay Kelly' - Stellan Skarsgard, 'Sentimental Value' ### Best Supporting Actress - Emily Blunt, 'The Smashing Machine' - Elle Fanning, 'Sentimental Value' - Ariana Grande, 'Wicked For Good' - Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, 'Sentimental Value' - Amy Madigan, 'Weapons' - Teyana Taylor, 'One Battle After Another' ### Best Dramatic Series - The Diplomat - The Pitt - Pluribus - Severance - Slow Horses - The White Lotus ### Best Comedy or Musical Series - Abbott Elementary - The Bear - Hacks - Nobody Wants This - Only Murders in the Building - The Studio ### Noteworthy Categories Additional nominations include best original score, animated film, best miniseries, and standout performances in various categories detailing a diverse slate of talent and creative endeavors. As the 2026 Golden Globe Awards approach, the excitement builds around the expected winners and those who will take home the coveted awards. The shift in organization heralds a new chapter for the awards, promising a focus on refreshing narratives and greater inclusivity in film and television representation. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2