The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced today, kicking off this awards season by leaving some hot topic names out of the race.
Sydney Sweeney was notably shut out from any of the acting nominations this year, even though her performance as boxer Christy Martin in Christy received a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival. However, Sweeney’s acting was overshadowed by her divisive American Eagles ad that polarized American audiences, and the biopic bombed at the box office.
On the other hand, Wicked: For Good shattered box office records but was also snubbed in the nominations. The popular sequel was left out of this year’s best musical or comedy category — in fact, no musicals were nominated at all in the category, though Blue Moon nostalgically follows a Broadway legend. Despite Wicked: For Good being left out of the best picture race, the movie was nominated for cinematic and box office achievement. Plus, the movie landed two nods for best acting and two nods for the film’s two original songs.
Films such as One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, and Sinners were shortlisted this year, with Hollywood heavyweights such as Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio vying for individual prizes.
Hailed as one of the decade’s best films, One Battle has been tipped for awards success, with stars DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and Sean Penn all nominated.
Sentimental Value, directed by Joaquin Trier, is another frontrunner with eight nods. Several blockbusters are also in the running, including Avatar: Fire & Ash, and Wicked: For Good.
In the TV categories, leaders included Apple TV’s Severance, Emmy-winning medical drama The Pitt, and hit comedy Hacks.
The nomination ceremony began at 8:15 a.m. ET with Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall presenting, though Wayans caught some flack online for mispronouncing the names of nominees including Ayo Edebiri and Renate Reinsve. The Golden Globes ceremony itself will take place in Los Angeles on January 11.
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Key points
- Watch live: Golden Globes nominations 2026 announced
- Timothée Chalamet tipped for glory in Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another leads nominees with nine nods
- The Pitt expected to dominate TV categories
- Host Marlon Wayans criticised for mispronouncing nominees' names
Ariana Grande reacts to second consecutive nomination
16:09 , Carsen HoladayAriana Grande is nominated for her role as Glinda in Wicked: For Good, making her second consecutive nomination for the performance.
“It is definitely just as exciting [as last year’s nomination] and kind of blindsiding,” Grande told The Hollywood Reporter.
“You don’t expect something like this, let alone [for it] to happen twice for the same role. So I’m just deeply honored. I’m just really moved by it.”
No nominations for Joe Rogan
16:04 , Carsen HoladayThis year’s Golden Globe category for best podcast marks the first nominations for an audio series at the Hollywood awards show.
The Best Podcast award will be presented to one of the 25 most listened-to podcasts, the Globes announced earlier this year.
However, the top podcast in the country — right-wing show The Joe Rogan Experience — was not nominated in the category.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shephard, Call Her Daddy, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Mel Robbins Podcast, SmartLess and NPR’s Up First were all nominated for the award.
All quiet on the Timmy front
15:41 , Carsen HoladayTimothée Chalamet has yet to post on Instagram about his best actor nomination for Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme.
The actor has been undeniably eager to promote the movie on his social media platforms so far. His passionate campaign has ranged from Instagram livestreams of a group of actors wearing giant ping pong balls on their heads to A-listers wearing Marty Supreme jackets to Chalamet leaking footage of a possibly staged marketing meeting where he suggested painting the Eiffel Tower orange.
The Independent’s Katie Rosseinsky described Chalamet’s all-in approach as his “offbeat charm offensive.” It’s nearly impossible not to root for the actor as he leaves it all on the floor in “pursuit of greatness,” as he said in an acceptance speech earlier this year.
All this to say, his imminent reaction to the movie’s three nominations is sure to be enthusiastic.
Full list of nominations for 'Sinners'
15:26 , Carsen HoladaySinners landed seven Golden Globes nominations, including:
Cinematic & Box Office Achievement
Best Picture (Comedy/Musical)
Best Actor (Comedy/Musical)
Best Screenplay
Best Score
Best Song
Best Director
Michael B. Jordan reacts to first-ever Golden Globe nom
15:18 , Carsen HoladayMichael B. Jordan was nominated for his performance as twins Smoke and Stack in this year’s hit movie Sinners, marking his first ever Globes nomination. This is what he had to say about it.
Thank you, Golden Globes, and congrats to my SINNERS family! This was by far my most challenging and rewarding performance— bringing to life (and death) two distinct brothers in SINNERS. We are only here because of the brilliance and relentless fearlessness of Ryan Coogler. A decade after we first started working together, Coogler once again pushed us to unlock another level together. This film, built upon layers of complexities, taps into all of our histories. It’s a movie about love and loss, and asks us — what is the price of freedom? By recognizing this film, you are honoring our legacy and the legacy of an industry built on bold, original storytelling. THANK YOU.
Teyana Taylor reacts: 'Happy early birthday to me'
14:45 , Carsen HoladayTeyana Taylor has dropped an emoji-filled reaction to her best actress nomination for her performance as Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another.
“Happy early birthday to meeeeeeeeeeeee! WOWWWWW! 9GG OBAA NOMMMMMMSSSSSSS?!!!!!” said Taylor (who turns 35 on December 10).
“Thank you to the Golden Globes for this honor that has left me speechless and teary eyed. I’ve dreamed of this for so long, but God’s timing… whew, it hits different. This morning’s call felt like divine confirmation that every step, every lesson, every battle had purpose.
“Huge congratulations to every soul who touched ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. The cast, the crew, the creatives, the entire village that made this story come alive.And most importantly to the legendary PTA… thank you for your vision, trust, and brilliance. My gratitude is endless. We love you! CONGRATS.”
Weapons star Amy Madigan was among the nominees too; this was her reaction to the news.
I am incredibly moved to be recognized by the Golden Globes today for my work as “Aunt Gladys” in Zach Cregger’s film WEAPONS, and for also recognizing the film in the Box Office & Cinematic Achievement category. To receive this recognition is a true testament to Zach’s original vision, and the work of a truly remarkable filmmaking team, including Leo Satkovich, Jason Collins, and Melizah Wheat who helped bring the look of “Gladys” to life, along with our costume designer Trish Summerville. This was a team effort, and I couldn’t have done it without them. The last few months have been overwhelming seeing audiences, critics and press alike respond to the film in such a positive way. Seeing everyone dressed up as “Gladys” has been a blast! I’d love to give a shout out to all the other women in this category – Emily, Elle, Ariana, Inga and Teyana. They truly represent what women in film are all about.
Nice to see Jafar Panahi among the nominees. The Independent spoke to the Iranian director recently, days before he was sentenced to prison.
This is Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi. He was sentenced to jail after this interview
As predicted, One Battle After Another is the frontrunner going into this awards season, and received nine nominations today!
And finally, Best Picture – Drama:
FRANKENSTEIN
HAMNET
IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
THE SECRET AGENT
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
SINNERS
Best Picture – Musical or Comedy. VERY competitive category this year:
BLUE MOON
BUGONIA
MARTY SUPREME
NO OTHER CHOICE
NOUVELLE VAGUE
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Drama:
JESSIE BUCKLEY | HAMNET
JENNIFER LAWRENCE | DIE MY LOVE
RENATE REINSVE | SENTIMENTAL VALUE
JULIA ROBERTS | AFTER THE HUNT
TESSA THOMPSON | HEDDA
EVA VICTOR | SORRY, BABY
Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Drama:
JOEL EDGERTON | TRAIN DREAMS
OSCAR ISAAC | FRANKENSTEIN
DWAYNE JOHNSON | THE SMASHING MACHINE
MICHAEL B. JORDAN | SINNERS
WAGNER MOURA | THE SECRET AGENT
JEREMY ALLEN WHITE | SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE
I’m told that Cynthia Erivo has become the first Black woman to earn two Lead Actress (Comedy) nominations
See, it’s not just me saying it.
marlon wayans butchering every single name like no matter what language #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/dbBRjQ9xrj
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Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television... not exactly the most adventurous list here:
BILL MAHER: IS ANYONE ELSE SEEING THIS
BRETT GOLDSTEIN: THE SECOND BEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE
KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE
KUMAIL NANJIANI: NIGHT THOUGHTS
RICKY GERVAIS: MORTALITY
SARAH SILVERMAN: POSTMORTEM
The first-ever nominees for Best Podcast:
ARMCHAIR EXPERT WITH DAX SHEPARD
CALL HER DADDY
GOOD HANG WITH AMY POEHLER
THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST
SMARTLESS
UP FIRST
Best 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
Best Musical or Comedy Series:
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY | ABC
THE BEAR | FX ON HULU
HACKS | HBO MAX
NOBODY WANTS THIS | NETFLIX
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING | HULU
THE STUDIO | APPLE TV
Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy:
ROSE BYRNE | IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU
CYNTHIA ERIVO | WICKED: FOR GOOD
KATE HUDSON | SONG SUNG BLUE
CHASE INFINITI | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
AMANDA SEYFRIED | THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE
EMMA STONE | BUGONIA
Best Drama Series:
THE DIPLOMAT | NETFLIX
THE PITT | HBO MAX
PLURIBUS | APPLE TV
SEVERANCE | APPLE TV
SLOW HORSES | APPLE TV
THE WHITE LOTUS | HBO MAX
Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy:
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET | MARTY SUPREME
GEORGE CLOONEY | JAY KELLY
LEONARDO DICAPRIO | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
ETHAN HAWKE | BLUE MOON
LEE BYUNG-HUN | NO OTHER CHOICE
JESSE PLEMONS | BUGONIA
Nice picks here!
Best Director Motion Picture:
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
RYAN COOGLER | SINNERS
GUILLERMO DEL TORO | FRANKENSTEIN
JAFAR PANAHI | IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
JOACHIM TRIER | SENTIMENTAL VALUE
CHLOÉ ZHAO | HAMNET
Best Supporting Female Actor – Motion Picture:
EMILY BLUNT | THE SMASHING MACHINE
ELLE FANNING | SENTIMENTAL VALUE
ARIANA GRANDE | WICKED: FOR GOOD
INGA IBSDOTTER LILLEAAS | SENTIMENTAL VALUE
AMY MADIGAN | WEAPONS
TEYANA TAYLOR | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Best Animated Motion Picture:
ARCO
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE
ELIO
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN
ZOOTOPIA 2
Best Female Actor – Television – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture:
CLAIRE DANES| THE BEAST IN ME
RASHIDA JONES | BLACK MIRROR
AMANDA SEYFRIED | LONG BRIGHT RIVER
SARAH SNOOK | ALL HER FAULT
MICHELLE WILLIAMS | DYING FOR SEX
ROBIN WRIGHT | THE GIRLFRIEND
Wayans is stumbling on a few of the name pronunciations today, including Ayo Edebiri. (It should be “eh-debry” for anyone wondering.)
Best Female Actor – Television – Musical/Comedy:
KRISTEN BELL | NOBODY WANTS THIS
AYO EDEBIRI | THE BEAR
SELENA GOMEZ | ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
NATASHA LYONNE | POKER FACE
JENNA ORTEGA | WEDNESDAY
JEAN SMART | HACKS
Best Female Actor – Television – Drama:
KATHY BATES | MATLOCK
BRITT LOWER | SEVERANCE
HELEN MIRREN | MOBLAND
BELLA RAMSEY | THE LAST OF US
KERI RUSSELL | THE DIPLOMAT
RHEA SEEHORN | PLURIBUS
Best Male Actor – Television – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture:
JACOB ELORDI | THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH
PAUL GIAMATTI | BLACK MIRROR
STEPHEN GRAHAM | ADOLESCENCE
CHARLIE HUNNAM | MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY
JUDE LAW | BLACK RABBIT
MATTHEW RHYS | THE BEAST IN ME
There are a loooot of categories, aren’t there?
Onto Best Male Actor – Television – Musical/Comedy:
ADAM BRODY | NOBODY WANTS THIS
STEVE MARTIN | ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
GLEN POWELL | CHAD POWERS
SETH ROGEN | THE STUDIO
MARTIN SHORT | ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
JEREMY ALLEN WHITE | THE BEAR
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture:
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
RONALD BRONSTEIN & JOSH SAFDIE | MARTY SUPREME
RYAN COOGLER | SINNERS
JAFAR PANAHI | IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
ESKIL VOGT & JOACHIM TRIER | SENTIMENTAL VALUE
CHLOÉ ZHAO & MAGGIE O’FARRELL | HAMNET
Best Supporting Female Actor – Television:
CARRIE COON | THE WHITE LOTUS
ERIN DOHERTY | ADOLESCENCE
HANNAH EINBINDER | HACKS
CATHERINE O’HARA | THE STUDIO
PARKER POSEY | THE WHITE LOTUS
AIMEE LOU WOOD | THE WHITE LOTUS
A particularly strong set of films up for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture:
IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT | NEON | FRANCE
NO OTHER CHOICE | NEON | SOUTH KOREA
THE SECRET AGENT | NEON | BRAZIL
SENTIMENTAL VALUE | NEON | NORWAY
SIRĀT| NEON | SPAIN
THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB | WILLA | TUNISIA
Looking good for Adolescence and The White Lotus, despite the latter’s divisive third season.
Best Supporting Male Actor – Television:
OWEN COOPER | ADOLESCENCE
BILLY CRUDUP | THE MORNING SHOW
WALTON GOGGINS | THE WHITE LOTUS
JASON ISAACS | THE WHITE LOTUS
TRAMELL TILLMAN | SEVERANCE
ASHLEY WALTERS | ADOLESCENCE
Best song! The Wicked fans have some thoughts on this one...
“DREAM AS ONE” | AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH | Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Simon Franglen
“GOLDEN” –– KPOP DEMON HUNTERS | Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick
“I LIED TO YOU” | SINNERS | Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson
“NO PLACE LIKE HOME” | WICKED: FOR GOOD | Stephen Schwartz
“THE GIRL IN THE BUBBLE” | WICKED: FOR GOOD | Stephen Schwartz
“TRAIN DREAMS” | TRAIN DREAMS | Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner
Best Supporting Male Actor – Motion Picture. A particularly robust category this year...
BENICIO DEL TORO | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
JACOB ELORDI | FRANKENSTEIN
PAUL MESCAL | HAMNET
SEAN PENN | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
ADAM SANDLER | JAY KELLY
STELLAN SKARSGÅRD | SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Nominees for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture:
ADOLESCENCE | NETFLIX
ALL HER FAULT | PEACOCK
THE BEAST IN ME | NETFLIX
BLACK MIRROR | NETFLIX
DYING FOR SEX | FX ON HULU
THE GIRLFRIEND | PRIME VIDEO
Best score for a motion picture:
ALEXANDRE DESPLAT for FRANKENSTEIN
LUDWIG GÖRANSSON for SINNERS
JONNY GREENWOOD for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
KANGDING RAY for SIRĀT
MAX RICHTER for HAMNET
HANS ZIMMER | F1
It’s got to be Greenwood if you ask me...
Best male actor in a TV drama.
STERLING K. BROWN | PARADISE DIEGO LUNA | ANDOR GARY OLDMAN | SLOW HORSES MARK RUFFALO | TASK ADAM SCOTT | SEVERANCE NOAH WYLE | THE PITT
And we’re live! Marlon Wayans and Skye P Marshall are out on stage
For those wanting to watch, you can do so here! Stream begins at quarter past.
Just over 15 minutes left until the event begins. Who do you want to see nominated?
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How to watch the nominees being announced
11:49 , Louis ChiltonActors Marlon Wayans and Skye P Marshall will be unveiling the nominees from 8.15am ET (that’s 1.15pm GMT) live on CBS News’s YouTube and TikTok channels
And again, talking about his secret Irish dancing past...
Sinners, though, is sure to be in the thick of things. Here’s Jack O’Connell talking about how he tapped into his roots for that memorable scene.
Fans of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will be hoping for a strong showing for Wicked: For Good this year.
But it has to be said, critics didn’t exactly warm to it...
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One of the big changes this year is the addition of a podcast category.
Some have suggested that Good Hang with Amy Poehler could be a strong contender for the inaugural Podcast of the Year award.
It’s early days of course, but One Battle does indeed seem like the film to beat.
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