Golden Globes
Golden Globe 2026 Nominations: Major Wins, Shocking Snubs & the Films Leading the Race
The road to awards season has officially begun with the announcement of the 2026 Golden Globe Awards nominations, and this year’s lineup is packed with big surprises, headline-making snubs, and a clear frontrunner: “One Battle After Another.” The film leads the prestigious race across categories, setting the tone for a competitive season ahead of the January 11 ceremony at the Beverly Hilton, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.
‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Across Major Categories
The Warner Bros. drama emerged as this year’s top contender, appearing in multiple key categories including Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), Best Screenplay, Best Performance by a Male Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), and multiple supporting acting slots.
The film has become a critical darling, its ensemble sweeping several performance categories, including nominations for Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor. With momentum building, it stands as the movie to beat this awards season.
Leonardo DiCaprio as a Wacky Rebel in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ – Trailer
‘Wicked: For Good’ Earns Acting Nods but Misses the Biggest Prize
One of the most unexpected turns in this nomination cycle is the fate of “Wicked: For Good.” While the film’s stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both scored acting nominations—mirroring their recognition for the first “Wicked” movie—the sequel was shut out of the Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) category.
Despite its box-office popularity and fan following, the film secured recognition only in Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Song for “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble.” CNN notes that many viewers felt the sequel’s darker tone and less iconic soundtrack may have contributed to the cooler reaction.
Diverse Film Categories Spotlight Global Talent
This year’s nominations also highlight a dynamic international slate. The Best Non-English Language Film category includes titles from France, South Korea, Brazil, Norway, Spain, and Tunisia. Meanwhile, animated standouts such as “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle”, “Elio”, and “Zootopia 2” headline the Best Animated Feature race.
Directorial powerhouses such as Guillermo del Toro, Chloé Zhao, Jafar Panahi, and Ryan Coogler round out a competitive Best Director list.
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Television Categories Deliver Heavyweights & Fan Favorites
Prestige TV continues its dominance with series like “Severance,” “The Diplomat,” “The White Lotus,” “Hacks,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Bear” racking up nominations. The performance categories were evenly stacked, featuring stars such as Gary Oldman, Bella Ramsey, Helen Mirren, Ayo Edebiri, Martin Short, and Jeremy Allen White.
Limited series contenders include “Black Mirror,” “The Beast in Me,” and “Adolescence,” with standout performances from Jacob Elordi, Claire Danes, Jude Law, and Michelle Williams.
