2026 Golden Globes Nominations: Complete Nominee List

The 2026 Golden Globes nominations have generated significant buzz, showcasing a variety of films and television series. This year, Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller, “One Battle After Another,” leads the nominations with nine nods. It is closely followed by Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,” which has received eight nominations.

Key Nominations and Surprises

In the television category, HBO’s “The White Lotus” emerged as the front-runner with six nominations. The Netflix limited series “Adolescence” closely trails with five nominations. Noteworthy surprises include nominations for Jacob Elordi and Eva Victor. Victor is recognized for her role in the directorial debut, “Sorry, Baby.”

Innovations and Changes

The Golden Globes are implementing new initiatives amid past controversies. Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions, introduced “Golden Eve,” an annual special highlighting the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett awards. This year, Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker will receive these honors.

“Golden Eve” aims to enhance the viewer experience and is part of a broader effort to restructure the awards season. It kicks off “Golden Week,” a multi-day celebration of the Golden Globes in collaboration with CBS.

A Look at the Categories

The following is a selection of categories and the nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes:

Motion Picture Nominations

• Drama: “Sinners,” “It Was Just an Accident,” “Sentimental Value,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “The Secret Agent”
• Musical or Comedy: “One Battle After Another,” “No Other Choice,” “Marty Supreme,” “Blue Moon,” “Bugonia,” “Nouvelle Vague”
• Animated: “Arco,” “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” “Elio,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,” “Zootopia 2”

Television Series Nominations

• Drama: “The Pitt,” “Severance,” “The Diplomat,” “Pluribus,” “Slow Horses,” “The White Lotus”
• Musical or Comedy: “Abbott Elementary,” “Hacks,” “Nobody Wants This,” “The Studio,” “The Bear,” “Only Murders in the Building”

Upcoming Ceremony Details

The Golden Globe Awards will take place at the Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026. The ceremony is set to begin at 5 p.m. PT. Audiences can tune in live on CBS or stream the event on Paramount+.

This year’s nominations reflect a diverse range of talent and storytelling. As the Golden Globes approach, the excitement continues to build for what promises to be a memorable awards season.