The Golden Globes always sell themselves as the fun awards show with looser vibes, more champagne, and fewer rules. But the real reason people in the industry still care is simpler: the Globes are an early, highly televised permission slip. Last night’s ceremony on January 11, 2026, handed out those permissions decisively and, in a few notable cases, very publicly refused to. That’s where the winners and losers story actually lives.
The Night’s Big Winners: Sweeps, Signals, and Momentum
Film’s center of gravity belonged to One Battle After Another. Paul Thomas Anderson’s film didn’t just win; it collected leverage. It took Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor. This is a package that signals serious contender while still benefiting from the Globes’ genre and category quirks. In Oscar terms, it’s now positioned as both craft-respected and broadly important, which is the sweet spot.
TV’s dominant force was Netflix’s Adolescence. Four wins, Best Limited Series plus acting trophies for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty, is not just a good night. It is a consolidation of the limited-series crown. The Globes have become a key battleground for streaming brands to prove they can still manufacture event television. Netflix did that here.
The surprise of the evening was Hamnet. Winning Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress – Drama for Jessie Buckley is the kind of result that turns a prestige title from acclaimed into inevitable conversation. Globes juries often signal their taste here: not just what’s good, but what they want to be seen rewarding.
Two “the industry wants you” victories were visible in plain sight. Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor – Musical or Comedy (Film) for Marty Supreme. This is notable because it is his first Globe after multiple nominations and because it is a classic Globes move: coronation energy, high wattage, and a camera that loves him. Wagner Moura won Best Actor – Drama (Film) for The Secret Agent, which also won Best Non-English Language Film. This is a reminder that the Globes’ international lane is becoming less of a side category and more of a main-stage argument about what global prestige means now.
Apple and HBO Max secured the “we’re still in the game” trophies. The Studio won Best TV Musical/Comedy Series and Seth Rogen won actor in that category. The Pitt won Best TV Drama Series and Noah Wyle won Best Actor – Drama Series. These aren’t just awards; they’re subscription marketing assets.
The Losers: When Being Nominated Is the Trap
The cruelest thing about awards season isn’t losing. It is being expected to win and then leaving empty-handed while the cameras keep finding your face.
The big snub storyline was Frankenstein going home with nothing. With a heavy nominations haul, a shutout becomes a narrative. Maybe the film is admired but not loved. Maybe it is too divisive. Maybe the moment moved elsewhere. Either way, it is the kind of night that forces a campaign to change tone, less inevitability and more persuasion.
Another high-profile blank was Wicked: For Good with zero wins. When a major title racks up nominations and converts none, it doesn’t automatically mean dead for Oscars, but it does puncture the aura. Awards campaigns run on aura the way tech runs on hype cycles. Once the market senses softness, everyone starts reassessing.
The “lots of love, not enough trophies” category belonged to Sentimental Value. It reportedly led the field in nominations, yet came away with only one win for Supporting Actor Stellan Skarsgård. That’s not a disaster, but it is a reframe from juggernaut to respected. And respected is how campaigns die quietly.
What the Globes Are Really Optimized for Now
Here’s the tell: the Globes keep expanding and tinkering, even adding a podcast category won by Good Hang With Amy Poehler. This isn’t just innovation; it is survival strategy. The Globes are trying to be the awards show that covers the whole attention economy, not just movies and TV in the old sense. That means the ceremony is increasingly about platform positioning.
In that context, the winners weren’t just best. They were the projects that fit neatly into a story: a director-as-auteur victory for One Battle After Another, a streamer-as-event-maker flex for Adolescence, and a prestige drama that can wear seriousness without feeling like homework for Hamnet.
And the losers are often the titles that are either too big to be edgy, too weird to be consensus, or simply caught in the math of modern awards: too many categories, too many contenders, and too few culturally shared reference points. For a full breakdown of every category, check the comprehensive list at The Hollywood Reporter.
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The 83rd Golden Globe Awards kick off tonight from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, and Hollywood’s biggest stars are ready to compete for gold.
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With Nikki Glaser returning as host after her triumphant debut last year and a stacked field of nominees led by “One Battle After Another,” “Sentimental Value,” and “Sinners,” this year’s ceremony promises to deliver the drama, fashion, and surprises that make awards season worth staying up for.
Whether you’re rooting for Michael B. Jordan’s vampire opus or wondering if “The White Lotus” can add another trophy to its collection, here’s everything you need to know about watching the Golden Globes tonight, plus the complete list of nominees across every category.
How to Watch the 2026 Golden Globes Live Stream
The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, January 11. You can watch the broadcast live on CBS or stream it on Paramount+ with a subscription.
For cord-cutters, CBS is available through most free live TV streaming services and live TV packages including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV. Paramount+ Essential ($7.99/month) and Paramount+ with Showtime ($12.99/month) both offer live streaming of the ceremony.
Red Carpet Coverage
The red carpet festivities begin at 6 p.m. ET, with the official Variety broadcast launching at 6:30 p.m. ET. You can catch the Variety red carpet stream free on their YouTube channel and Fire TV devices.
E! News is also hosting “LIVE from E!: Golden Globes 2026” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET, available on the E! Network and streaming on Peacock.
Nikki Glaser Returns as Host
After her widely praised hosting debut at last year’s ceremony, comedian Nikki Glaser is back at the podium. Her sharp, fearless comedy style made her the perfect fit for an awards show that’s historically thrived on controversy and celebrity roasts. Expect pointed jokes about Hollywood’s biggest names and plenty of viral moments.
Films to Watch: The Major Contenders
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leads all films with nine nominations, including Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) and Best Director. The film dominated at the Critics’ Choice Awards, taking home Best Picture and Best Director, positioning it as the frontrunner for tonight.
Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” follows with eight nominations, while Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller “Sinners” has seven nods. “Sinners” won four prizes at the Critics’ Choice Awards and is the favorite for Best Drama Motion Picture, though it faces stiff competition from “Sentimental Value,” “Hamnet,” and “Frankenstein.”
TV Frontrunners Tonight
“The White Lotus” leads television nominees with six nominations for its third season. The HBO hit will compete against “The Pitt,” “Severance,” and Vince Gilligan’s new series “Pluribus” in the drama category. “The Pitt” earned five Emmy Awards in 2025 and comes in as a strong contender.
Netflix’s breakout miniseries “Adolescence” earned five nominations and is the frontrunner for Best Limited Series after its Emmy success, where 15-year-old Owen Cooper became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy.
Full List of 2026 Golden Globe Nominees
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Frankenstein
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
Sentimental Value
Sinners
The Secret Agent
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague
One Battle After Another
Best Motion Picture, Animated
Arco
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2
Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language
It Was Just an Accident (France)
No Other Choice (South Korea)
Sentimental Value (Norway)
Sirāt (Spain)
The Secret Agent (Brazil)
The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)
Best Director, Motion Picture
Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein
Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident
Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler, Sinners
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Eva Victor, Sorry, Baby
Jennifer Lawrence, Die My Love
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Julia Roberts, After the Hunt
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Tessa Thompson, Hedda
Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Dwayne Johnson, The Smashing Machine
Jeremy Allen White, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Joel Edgerton, Train Dreams
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Oscar Isaac, Frankenstein
Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Amanda Seyfried, The Testament of Ann Lee
Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another
Cynthia Erivo, Wicked: For Good
Emma Stone, Bugonia
Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
George Clooney, Jay Kelly
Jesse Plemons, Bugonia
Lee Byung-Hun, No Other Choice
Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Amy Madigan, Weapons
Ariana Grande, Wicked: For Good
Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Adam Sandler, Jay Kelly
Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
Paul Mescal, Hamnet
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
Best Television Series, Drama
The Diplomat
Pluribus
Severance
Slow Horses
The Pitt
The White Lotus
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or TV Movie
Adolescence
All Her Fault
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
The Beast in Me
The Girlfriend
Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Britt Lower, Severance
Helen Mirren, MobLand
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus
Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama
Adam Scott, Severance
Diego Luna, Andor
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo, Task
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Sterling Brown, Paradise
Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Jean Smart, Hacks
Jenna Ortega, Wednesday
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face
Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Glen Powell, Chad Powers
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Seth Rogen, The Studio
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Amanda Seyfried, Long Bright River
Claire Danes, The Beast in Me
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
Robin Wright, The Girlfriend
Sarah Snook, All Her Fault
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Jacob Elordi, The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Jude Law, Black Rabbit
Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me
Paul Giamatti, Black Mirror
Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Best Supporting Actress in Television
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Parker Posey, The White Lotus
Best Supporting Actor in Television
Ashley Walters, Adolescence
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
Tramell Tillman, Severance
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
KPop Demon Hunters
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Sinners
Weapons
Wicked: For Good
Zootopia 2
Notable Snubs This Year
A few high-profile films were notably absent from nominations. Box office hit “Superman” received zero Golden Globe nominations despite Rachel Brosnahan taking on the Lois Lane role. “Wicked: For Good” missed the Best Film (Comedy/Musical) category, though it earned nominations elsewhere. And Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly” was shut out of Best Picture (Drama) despite George Clooney’s lead actor nomination.
What to Watch For Tonight
Beyond the awards themselves, expect political moments as actors continue to speak out on immigration policy and LGBTQ rights. Watch for symbolic fashion choices on the red carpet, a tradition that’s become as much a part of the Golden Globes as the trophies themselves.
Celebrity memes are practically guaranteed, with Timothée Chalamet’s orange “Marty Supreme” outfit already generating buzz. And with Nikki Glaser at the helm, no A-lister is safe from a well-timed jab.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.