Golden Globes 2026: Anticipation Builds for Winners and Highlights

The 83rd Annual Golden Globes, one of the most significant nights in the entertainment calendar, is set to take place on January 4, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. As the awards season progresses, Hollywood’s elite are poised to celebrate their achievements in film and television. Many are eager to see if Leonardo DiCaprio will secure his fourth win, particularly for his acclaimed performance in “One Battle After Another,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

DiCaprio, 51, has garnered widespread praise for his role as Bob Ferguson, a washed-up revolutionary. His performance has made him a frontrunner for the Best Actor in a Comedy award. Anderson’s film has generated significant buzz, with nominations for other actors such as Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Teyana Taylor. Anderson himself is also nominated for both Best Director and Best Screenplay.

The spotlight is also on Timothée Chalamet, a five-time nominee, as he seeks his first Golden Globe for his role as a ping pong player in “Marty Supreme,” directed by Josh Safdie. Chalamet is expected to attend alongside partner Kendall Jenner, who received a mention during his Critics’ Choice Awards acceptance speech.

Other notable films in contention include the Shakespearean tragedy “Hamnet,” the vampire thriller “Sinners,” and the classic monster reboot “Frankenstein.” First-time nominee Dwayne Johnson may also be in the running for his portrayal of wrestler Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine.”

Television Contenders and Noteworthy Nominations

On the television side, “Severance” and “The Studio” have dominated nominations, with actors like Britt Lower and Seth Rogen looking to build on their previous successes. The psychological drama “Adolescence,” which received considerable acclaim last year, is also up for multiple awards.

In an interesting turn, New Zealand’s film “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” directed by James Cameron, is nominated for the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award, despite few nominations for Kiwi creatives overall. The awards will be hosted once again by comedian Nikki Glaser, following her successful debut last year.

The ceremony is expected to begin streaming at 14:00 NZT, with many eager to see how the winners align with industry predictions. As anticipation builds, industry insiders and fans alike are keen to witness the evening’s highlights and potential surprises.

Complete List of Nominees

**Film Awards**
Best Film – Musical or Comedy
– “Blue Moon”
– “Bugonia”
– “Marty Supreme”
– “No Other Choice”
– “Nouvelle Vague”
– “One Battle After Another”

Best Film – Drama
– “Frankenstein”
– “Hamnet”
– “It Was Just an Accident”
– “The Secret Agent”
– “Sentimental Value”
– “Sinners”

Best Actress – 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 Actor – 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 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 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 Skarsgård – “Sentimental Value”

**TV Awards**
Best Series – Comedy or Musical
– “Abbott Elementary”
– “The Bear”
– “Hacks”
– “Nobody Wants This”
– “Only Murders in the Building”
– “The Studio”

Best Series – Drama
– “The Diplomat”
– “The Pitt”
– “Pluribus”
– “Severance”
– “Slow Horses”
– “The White Lotus”

Best Limited Series
– “Adolescence”
– “All Her Fault”
– “The Beast In Me”
– “Black Mirror”
– “Dying for Sex”
– “The Girlfriend”

As the Golden Globes approach, the film and television communities await the outcomes with bated breath, eager to celebrate the remarkable talents and stories that have defined the past year.