Hollywood rolled out the red carpet in grand style on January 11, 2026, as the 83rd Golden Globe Awards lit up The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
With comedian Nikki Glaser returning as host, the ceremony delivered a lively, star-studded celebration of the best in film, television and emerging entertainment formats from 2025 — including podcasts, which made their mark in a landmark first.
The night belonged to bold storytelling and creative risk, with historical drama Hamnet and genre-blending crowd-pleaser One Battle After Another emerging as the defining films of the ceremony.
Film Winners: Drama, Comedy and Global Stories Take Centre Stage
In the most prestigious drama category, Hamnet — a moving reimagining of Shakespeare’s personal tragedy — claimed Best Motion Picture (Drama), setting a reflective tone for the evening. Meanwhile, One Battle After Another dominated the lighter side of the awards, winning Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) and later adding Best Director and Best Screenplay to its growing trophy haul, all credited to Paul Thomas Anderson.
Global cinema also had its moment as The Secret Agent secured Best Non-English Language Film, while animated action-musical KPop Demon Hunters thrilled its way to Best Animated Film. Box-office juggernaut Sinners earned the Cinematic & Box Office Achievement award, recognising its cultural impact and commercial success.
Standout Film Performances and Creative Honours
Acting honours reflected a year of powerful performances. Wagner Moura won Best Actor (Drama) for The Secret Agent, while Jessie Buckley claimed Best Actress (Drama) for her haunting turn in Hamnet. On the comedy side, Timothée Chalamet took home Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) for Marty Supreme, and Rose Byrne earned Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
Supporting categories saw Stellan Skarsgård win Best Supporting Actor for Sentimental Value, while Teyana Taylor impressed voters with her performance in One Battle After Another, winning Best Supporting Actress.
In music, KPop Demon Hunters struck gold again with Best Original Song for “Golden”, while Ludwig Göransson won Best Original Score for Sinners.
Television Triumphs: Prestige Drama and Comedy Shine
Television categories were just as competitive. Medical drama The Pitt emerged victorious as Best Television Series (Drama), while industry satire The Studio took Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy). The limited-series category was dominated by Adolescence, which picked up Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie and several acting awards.
Among individual TV performances, Noah Wyle (The Pitt) and Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus) won top drama acting honours, while Seth Rogen (The Studio) and Jean Smart (Hacks) led the comedy categories. Stephen Graham and Michelle Williams triumphed in the limited-series acting races for Adolescence and Dying for Sex respectively, with Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty also winning supporting awards for Adolescence.
Veteran comedian Ricky Gervais claimed Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance on TV for Mortality.
A New Era: Podcasts Enter the Spotlight
In a historic first, the Golden Globes introduced Best Podcast, with Good Hang with Amy Poehler becoming the inaugural winner — a clear signal of how storytelling continues to evolve beyond traditional screens.
A Strong Opening to Awards Season
From sweeping film victories to television dominance and the inclusion of new creative formats, the Golden Globes 2026 reflected a year defined by range, experimentation and global influence. As the awards season gathers momentum, many of the night’s winners now head toward the Oscars and Emmys as early frontrunners, with Hollywood’s spotlight firmly fixed on stories that dared to stand out.
