⭐ Golden Globes 2026 Nominees Revealed — And Wow, Nobody Saw This Coming 😲

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What’s Up — The Big Picture

The nominees for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, airing January 11, 2026, have just been revealed. Golden Globes+2Wikipedia+2
This year the Globes are tipping their hat not only to the biggest films and shows of 2025 — but also to some surprising picks, bold newcomers, and even a brand-new category: Best Podcast. Golden Globes+2NBC New York+2

On the film side, One Battle After Another came out swinging, leading all movies with nine nominations. Golden Globes+2ComingSoon+2 Right behind: Sentimental Value with eight nods, and Sinners with seven. The Guardian+2NME+2 On the television side, The White Lotus leads the pack with six nominations. Vanity Fair+1

There are familiar faces, respected veterans, and some bold surprises — including films and creators from outside traditional Hollywood power centers.

Film’s Front-Runners: Who’s in the Spotlight

One Battle After Another — The Big Contender

With nine noms, One Battle After Another may just be the biggest presence at Golden Globes 2026. That includes nods for Best Picture (Musical/Comedy), Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), and acting slots for names like Leonardo DiCaprio, among others. ComingSoon+2NBC New York+2

It’s rare for a film to lead the field like this. The buzz suggests it could also dominate the conversation once winners are announced.

Sentimental Value, Sinners, Hamnet — Strong Challengers

• Sentimental Value, a movie many had flagged as a dark horse, ended up with eight nominations. It’s clearly resonating with Globe voters. The Guardian+2Herzindagi+2

• Sinners, a drama with horror roots and deeper themes, landed seven noms — including in major categories like Best Drama and Best Director. Al Jazeera+2Tom's Guide+2

• Hamnet, the dramatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s family story, isn’t far behind, with six nods — including one for its lead actress. Vanity Fair+2The Guardian+2

Then there are titles like Frankenstein, It Was Just An Accident, and The Secret Agent — all in the mix under Best Motion Picture – Drama. ComingSoon+1

What About the Big Snacks & Snubs

Some films that carried big box-office or hype didn’t land where many expected. Wicked: For Good — despite strong buzz and star leads — missed out on a Best Picture nod in the Musical/Comedy category. Tom's Guide+2Vanity Fair+2

That omission has already sparked chatter about how personal taste, marketing, and timing still play a huge role — sometimes more than sheer popularity.

TV, Podcasts & the Expanding Globe

It’s not just films stealing the spotlight. On the small screen:

• The White Lotus came out on top, with six nominations across Drama and supporting-cast categories. Vanity Fair+1

• Other shows like Adolescence got five nominations; Only Murders in the Building and Severance received multiple nods too. Vanity Fair+2NME+2

And in a first, the Globes added a Best Podcast category — acknowledging how much storytelling has changed and diversified. Golden Globes+2NBC New York+2

For many, this marks a broader vision: recognition that the “stories worth telling” no longer just live on screens.

Why This Year’s Nominations Matter

Moving Beyond Traditional Hollywood

A few international voices are getting attention — not just in “foreign film” slots, but in direction, acting, and storytelling. That’s noteworthy for an awards show long criticized for being insular. The Washington Post+2Vanity Fair+2

Also: a horror-tinged drama like Sinners getting serious nods, and a film like Sentimental Value breaking through despite being off the usual blockbuster radar. That kind of diversity hints at changing tastes — or at least a willingness to reward very different kinds of art.

Signals for What’s Next: Oscar Buzz, Prestige Pathways

Look at how many of these films and creators bridge into fields beyond just Golden Globes. This slate could well shape what we see at later awards — from the Oscars to guild ceremonies. People will be watching.

Also, the inclusion of a podcast category signals growing recognition of varied storytelling mediums. Maybe next year we’ll see VR projects, interactive stories, or other newer formats.

Mixed Reactions: Cheers, Confusion, Critique

It’s not all cheers. Some critics and fans are calling out omissions — especially around Wicked: For Good — and pointing to ongoing patterns. The Best Director category, for instance, skewed heavily male. And some performances that many expected to be nominated got left out. The Times+2The Washington Post+2

That said, others are celebrating unexpected upsets: non-traditional films, international titles, and bold picks. The fact that this year’s list feels a bit messy — with leaps and omissions — might just reflect a transitional moment for the Globes.

What to Watch As We Head Toward the Ceremony

• Will One Battle After Another convert its big haul of nominations into wins?

• Can films like Sentimental Value or Sinners defy expectations and snag top awards?

• Will television and podcast nominees shake up things, or will film continue to dominate attention?

• Will critics push back on perceived snubs, and might that influence other awards bodies (Oscars, guilds)?

It all sets up what could be one of the most interesting Globes seasons in years — not just a parade of safe, expected winners, but a real moment of change.

Takeaway: A Year of Risk — and Reward

The 2026 Golden Globes nominations show a bold appetite for variety. Big studio pictures, indie dramas, international films, and even podcasts share the spotlight.

If nothing else, this mix reflects a broader shift: what counts as “important” in storytelling is expanding. And even if not everything feels fair — there are surprises, snubs, and debates — it’s a sign that awards season might be morphing into something richer, more unpredictable, and in some ways more honest.

For fans and creators alike: that’s something worth watching.

References

• Golden Globes® — Nominations Announced for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes ®. Golden Globes

• Town & Country — The Full List of the 2026 Golden Globe Nominations. Town & Country+1

• The Guardian — Golden Globes 2026: full list of nominations. The Guardian

• ComingSoon.net — One Battle After Another Leads 2026 Golden Globes Nominations. ComingSoon

• Al Jazeera — Golden Globes 2026: Which films got nominations, and who was snubbed? Al Jazeera

• Tom’s Guide — 2026 Golden Globes nominations: How Sinners, Wicked: For Good and more fared. Tom's Guide

• NBC New York — Golden Globes nominations 2026: Here's who earned nods in film, TV and podcasting. NBC New York

• Vanity Fair — Golden Globes nominations 2026: Full List. Vanity Fair