The Golden Globes 2026 nominations have officially been announced, marking the beginning of the awards season buzz. The ceremony, scheduled for January 11, 2026, will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser once again. Viewers worldwide can tune in via CBS or stream it on Paramount+. This year, the event features 28 categories, expanding further with the introduction of the Best Podcast Award, reflecting the evolving media landscape.

Film Category

• One Battle After Another leads with 9 major nominations
• Key categories include Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Best Actress (Chase Infiniti)
• Supporting role nominations go to Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor
• Sentimental Value follows closely with 8 nominations
• Sinners bags 7 nominations, placing them among top competitors
• Other strong film contenders include Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice and Nouvelle Vague
• Zootopia 2, Elio, Kpop Demon Hunters, Arco and Demon Slayer feature strongly in Animated category

Television and Streaming Dominance

HBO and Netflix headline the TV nominations with several high-rated shows making the chart. HBO’s White Lotus emerges as the most-nominated series with 6 nods, including Best Drama Series and multiple acting recognitions.

• White Lotus earns 6 nominations across drama and acting categories
• Netflix’s Adolescence bags 5 nominations
• Only Murders In The Building and Severance collect 4 nominations each
• Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Aimee Lou Wood, Walton Goggins and Jason Isaacs secure acting nods from White Lotus
• Kristen Bell, Selena Gomez, Jean Smart and Jenna Ortega are among major performers nominated in comedy series

• Best Podcast category introduced featuring shows like Smartless, Armchair Expert and The Mel Robbins Podcast
• Stand-up comedy category includes Kevin Hart, Ricky Gervais, Brett Goldstein and others
• Global attention spikes as Hollywood prepares for red carpet night
• Fans now await who will take home Golden Globes as competition thickens