Golden Globe Nominations 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘The White Lotus’ Lead

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards nominations, announced on December 8, 2025, showcase the most acclaimed achievements in film, television, and emerging storytelling formats. One Battle After Another led the film nominations, recognized across major categories including acting, directing, and screenplay. Other notable films include Sentimental Value and Sinners, reflecting a range of compelling narratives from historical adaptations to contemporary dramas.

In television, The White Lotus emerged with six nominations, continuing its strong presence in awards conversations due to its ensemble performances and nuanced storytelling. Other series receiving multiple nods include Adolescence, Only Murders in the Building, and Severance, highlighting a diverse field of programming across genres.

The Best Motion Picture – Drama category features six nominees: Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. In the Musical or Comedy category, nominees include Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, Nouvelle Vague, and One Battle After Another. Animated features recognized in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category include Arco, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2.

Performance categories span both film and television. Acting nominees in drama series include Sterling K. Brown, Diego Luna, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Scott, and Noah Wyle. Musical or comedy series nominees feature Kristen Bell, Ayo Edebiri, Selena Gomez, Natasha Lyonne, Jenna Ortega, and Jean Smart. Limited or anthology series recognitions include Claire Danes, Rashida Jones, Amanda Seyfried, Sarah Snook, Michelle Williams, and Robin Wright.

The nominations reflect both established talent and rising creators, offering an early indicator of awards season trends. Films and series receiving multiple nominations may see heightened visibility as the Golden Globes lead into other major awards, including the Academy Awards. The ceremony is scheduled for January 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills and will provide a platform to celebrate a diverse range of storytelling achievements.