2026 Golden Globe Nominations: A Bold Step into the Future

The Golden Globe Nominations: What They Mean for Entertainment

The full list of nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes was announced on Monday morning, igniting conversations in Hollywood and beyond.

With 28 categories this year, including a groundbreaking new award for Best Podcast, the Globes are making a statement. This is the first major award show to honor the art of podcasting, reflecting the shifting dynamics of our media consumption.

The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will air on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will be available to stream on Paramount+. Hosting is comedian Nikki Glaser, bringing her comedy chops back for a second consecutive year.

Full List of 2026 Golden Globe Nominees

Let's dive into the nominees, starting with the most prestigious categories:

Best Motion Picture – Drama

• FRANKENSTEIN (Netflix)
• HAMNET (Focus Features)
• IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT (NEON)
• THE SECRET AGENT (NEON)
• SENTIMENTAL VALUE (NEON)
• SINNERS (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

• BLUE MOON (Sony Pictures Classics)
• BUGONIA (Focus Features)
• MARTY SUPREME (A24)
• NO OTHER CHOICE (NEON)
• NOUVELLE VAGUE (Netflix)
• ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Best Motion Picture – Animated

• ARCO (NEON)
• DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE (Aniplex, Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment)
• ELIO (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
• KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (Netflix)
• LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN (GKIDS)
• ZOOTOPIA 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

• AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
• F1 (Apple Original Films)
• KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (Netflix)
• MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING (Paramount Pictures)
• SINNERS (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• WEAPONS (Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema)
• WICKED: FOR GOOD (Universal Pictures)
• ZOOTOPIA 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

• IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT (NEON) - FRANCE
• NO OTHER CHOICE (NEON) - SOUTH KOREA
• THE SECRET AGENT (NEON) - BRAZIL
• SENTIMENTAL VALUE (NEON) - NORWAY
• SIRĀT (NEON) - SPAIN
• THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB (WILLA) - TUNISIA

Standout Performances

Some major highlights from the nominees this year include:

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

• 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 Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

• 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 Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama

• KATHY BATES (MATLOCK)
• BRITT LOWER (SEVERANCE)
• HELEN MIRREN (MOBLAND)
• BELLA RAMSEY (THE LAST OF US)
• KERI RUSSELL (THE DIPLOMAT)
• RHEA SEEHORN (PLURIBUS)

Conclusion

The Golden Globes have always been a snapshot of cultural zeitgeist, and this year is no different. With new categories like Best Podcast, we're not just celebrating film and television, but also recognizing the power of diverse storytelling across various platforms. In just a few short weeks, we'll see who takes home the golden statuettes, and more importantly, we'll witness what stories gain the spotlight in the ever-evolving narrative of entertainment.