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2026 Golden Globe Nominations: 'One Battle After Another' Leads

12/9/2025

Summary

Golden Globe Nominations

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were announced December 8, 2025, led by "One Battle After Another" with nine film nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and a new Best Podcast category.
Sentimental Value earned eight nominations.
Sinners earned seven.
In television, "The White Lotus" topped the nominations with six.
The ceremony will air January 11, 2026, hosted by Nikki Glaser.

Summary

One Battle Dominates

The 2026 Golden Globes nominations were announced on December 8, led by One Battle After Another with nine nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Sentimental Value earned eight nominations, while Jennifer Lopez and Sydney Sweeney were left out.
A new Best Podcast category includes nominees such as Call Her Daddy.
The ceremony will air on January 11, 2026, hosted by Nikki Glaser.

History

Historical Context

The Golden Globe Awards, established in 1944, faced significant criticism in 2021 for lacking diversity within the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). In response, the HFPA announced reforms, including a 50% increase in membership. By June 2023, the HFPA was restructured into the Golden Globe Foundation, reflecting a broader industry shift towards inclusivity and recognition of diverse storytelling formats, including the introduction of a Best Podcast category.

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Golden Globe Nominations

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were announced December 8, 2025, led by "One Battle After Another" with nine film nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and a new Best Podcast category.
Sentimental Value earned eight nominations.
Sinners earned seven.
In television, "The White Lotus" topped the nominations with six.
The ceremony will air January 11, 2026, hosted by Nikki Glaser.

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