2026 Golden Globes: A Night of Cinematic Triumph and Television Milestones

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton, kicked off the awards season with a ceremony that balanced prestige adaptations with bold, contemporary storytelling. Hosted by the comedic duo of Nikki Glaser and John Mulaney, the night was a victory lap for Paul Thomas Anderson and a breakthrough for international cinema.

The Big Takeaways: PTA and the Rise of "Hamnet"

Paul Thomas Anderson’s Masterclass

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another was the undisputed king of the night in the Comedy/Musical field. Anderson himself took home Best Director and Best Screenplay, while the film secured Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy and Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor.

Literary Excellence: "Hamnet"

In the Drama categories, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Hamnet resonated deeply with the voters. The film won Best Motion Picture — Drama, and Jessie Buckley’s haunting performance as Agnes Hathaway earned her the Best Actress trophy, cementing her status as an Oscar frontrunner.

International Breakthrough

Brazil made its mark on the global stage as The Secret Agent won Best Non-English Language Film. Its lead, Wagner Moura, provided one of the night’s most emotional moments when he accepted the award for Best Actor — Drama, a major win for international representation in the lead acting categories.

The 2026 Golden Globe Winners List

Motion Pictures

| Category | Winner | Work |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Best Motion Picture — Drama | Hamnet | — |
| Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy | One Battle After Another | — |
| Best Actor — Drama | Wagner Moura | The Secret Agent |
| Best Actress — Drama | Jessie Buckley | Hamnet |
| Best Actor — Musical or Comedy | Timothée Chalamet | Marty Supreme |
| Best Actress — Musical or Comedy | Rose Byrne | If I Had Legs I'd Kick You |
| Best Supporting Actor | Stellan Skarsgård | Sentimental Value |
| Best Supporting Actress | Teyana Taylor | One Battle After Another |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson | One Battle After Another |
| Best Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson | One Battle After Another |
| Best Animated Film | KPop Demon Hunters | — |
| Best Non-English Film | The Secret Agent | (Brazil) |
| Best Original Score | Ludwig Göransson | Sinners |
| Best Original Song | "Golden" | KPop Demon Hunters |

Television

• Best TV Series — Drama: The Pitt
• Best TV Series — Musical or Comedy: The Studio
• Best Limited/Anthology Series: Adolescence
• Best Actor — TV Drama: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
• Best Actress — TV Drama: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
• Best Actor — TV Comedy: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
• Best Actress — TV Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks)
• Best Actor — Limited Series: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
• Best Actress — Limited Series: Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex)
• Best Supporting Actor — TV: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
• Best Supporting Actress — TV: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)

Note: The inaugural Best Podcast award was given to Good Hang with Amy Poehler, while Ricky Gervais won the Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance for his special Mortality.