TL;DR
- The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were revealed on December 8, 2025, kicking off awards season ahead of the January 11 ceremony.
- One Battle After Another leads the pack with nine nominations, with Sentimental Value, Sinners, Hamnet, and Frankenstein also earning major recognition.
- Stars from film and television flooded social media with celebratory messages — from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Michael B. Jordan and Emma Stone.
- Online reactions range from excitement over surprise nods to disappointment and debate around snubs, especially for high-profile performers like Sydney Sweeney.
- For the first time, the Globes will also honor excellence in podcasting with a new Best Podcast category.
What Films, TV Shows and Performers Made the 2026 Golden Globe Nominee List?
When the Golden Globe nominations were unveiled, movies and series across genres earned coveted slots. At the top, One Battle After Another earned a remarkable nine nominations, making it one of the most-nominated films in the awards’ history. Other films with multiple nods include Sentimental Value, Sinners, Hamnet, Frankenstein, and animated titles like Zootopia 2.
On the small-screen side, hit series such as The White Lotus, Severance, and The Bear dominated TV categories, while acclaimed individual performances drew attention for both seasoned stars and breakout names.
How Are Celebrities Reacting to Their Nominations?
Once the nominations were announced — presented in a livestream by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall — the responses rolled in across social platforms. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, both nominated again for Wicked: For Good, expressed deep gratitude and surprise at their repeat nods, calling the recognition “deeply moving.”
Meanwhile, actors such as Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), and Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) echoed similar sentiments online — celebrating the honor and thanking collaborators, fans, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
What Online Reaction Says About Snubs and Surprises
While many fans cheered the nominations, social media also buzzed about notable omissions. Sydney Sweeney’s exclusion from the Best Actress category sparked discussion among online movie communities and commentators, with some calling the snub surprising given her recent performance accolades.
Entertainment outlets and fan threads highlighted both unexpected selections and controversial reads — from shock at certain films earning major nods to debates about awards campaigning strategies.
What Makes the 2026 Golden Globes Special?
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards, set to take place on January 11, 2026, will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Hosted again by Nikki Glaser, the ceremony promises a mix of celebrated favorites and emerging voices in entertainment, reflecting a diverse range of creative storytelling.
One of the year’s most talked-about additions is the Best Podcast category, a historic first that expands the awards’ scope beyond film and TV into the growing world of audio content.
