Golden Globes 2026: Full List of Nominees and What This Year’s Line-Up Reveals About Hollywood

The Golden Globes have officially kicked off Hollywood’s 2026 awards season with the release of this year’s nominations. The announcement, made on Monday, lays the foundation for an exciting few months leading up to the Oscar ceremony in March. With films ranging from sweeping dramas to inventive comedies and global productions, this year’s shortlists reflect an industry that is increasingly diverse, experimental and internationally connected. The winners will be revealed on 11 January, but the nomination list already offers insight into shifting trends and rising favourites.

Top Film Categories Highlight a Competitive Year

In the Best Film – Drama category, titles like Frankenstein, Hamnet and Sentimental Value lead a field filled with literary adaptations and thought provoking originals. The inclusion of It Was Just an Accident and The Secret Agent shows strong recognition for international filmmakers and politically nuanced storytelling. Meanwhile, Sinners rounds out the list with its gritty depiction of personal conflict and moral fallout.

For Best Film – Musical or Comedy, creativity takes centre stage with nominations such as Blue Moon, Bugonia and Nouvelle Vague. The critically discussed One Battle After Another also lands a nomination here, reinforcing its early momentum in the awards race.

The Best Non-English Language Film category continues the Globes’ push for international recognition, featuring titles from multiple regions. Films like Sirât and The Voice of Hind Rajab exemplify how global stories are shaping mainstream award conversations.

Animation, Acting and Global Representation

Animation remains a major category, with blockbusters like Zootopia 2 competing against stylised originals such as Little Amélie or the Character of Rain and Arco.

The acting categories are packed with A-list talent. Jessie Buckley, Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts lead the Best Female Actor – Drama category, while Oscar Isaac and Dwayne Johnson stand out in the male counterpart. In comedy and musical roles, actors including Rose Byrne, Cynthia Erivo, Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio bring notable star power to the line-up.

The supporting categories offer some of the most diverse performances of the year, with nominations for Emily Blunt, Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn. Their nominations highlight the strength of ensemble performances across 2025’s standout films.

Blockbusters and Behind-the-Scenes Achievements

The Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category recognises films that dominated audiences, including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Weapons and Wicked: For Good. This category shows how commercial success still holds meaningful weight in awards discussions.

In directing, acclaimed filmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson, Guillermo del Toro and Chloe Zhao sit alongside Ryan Coogler and Jafar Panahi, representing a mix of Hollywood icons and global arthouse visionaries.

Screenplay nominations include Marty Supreme, Hamnet and Sentimental Value, illustrating how strong narratives remain the backbone of award-winning cinema.

Music Categories Reflect Broad Talent

The Best Original Song and Best Original Score categories highlight an impressive range of musical talent, from Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson to Nick Cave, Ludwig Göransson and Hans Zimmer. Their work underscores how crucial music has become in shaping atmosphere and emotional resonance on screen.

A Strong Start to the 2026 Awards Season

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations showcase a powerful mix of fresh voices, global stories and established industry titans. With a deeply competitive field across categories, the coming awards season promises excitement, unpredictability and significant cultural impact.