Full Breakdown
2026 Golden Globe Awards: Nominations and Notable Snubs
12/9/2025, 3:55:01 AM
Leading Nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson's film *One Battle After Another* leads the nominations with nine nods, including Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy, Best Director, and acting nominations for Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and Sean Penn. Following closely is Joachim Trier’s *Sentimental Value* with eight nominations, including Best Motion Picture — Drama and acting nods for Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve. Ryan Coogler’s *Sinners* received seven nominations, while Chloé Zhao’s *Hamnet* garnered six.
In the television categories, HBO’s *The White Lotus* leads with six nominations, followed by Netflix’s *Adolescence* with five. Other notable shows include *Severance* and *Only Murders in the Building*, both of which received multiple nominations.
New Categories and Special Awards
This year marks the introduction of the Best Podcast category, recognizing the evolving media landscape. Nominees include *Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard*, *Call Her Daddy*, and *Good Hang with Amy Poehler*. Additionally, Helen Mirren will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award, while Sarah Jessica Parker will be honored with the Carol Burnett Award during a special event titled "Golden Eve," airing on January 8, 2026.
Notable Snubs and Surprises
Despite its commercial success, *Wicked: For Good* was notably excluded from the Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy category, although its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received individual nominations. Director Jon M. Chu was also overlooked, raising eyebrows given the film's popularity. Similarly, Sydney Sweeney was snubbed for her performance in *Christy*, despite significant acclaim for her role as a professional boxer.
Other surprising omissions include Jennifer Lopez for *Kiss of the Spider Woman* and Gwyneth Paltrow for *Marty Supreme*, both of whom were expected to be strong contenders. The final season of *Stranger Things* received no nominations, marking a disappointing end for the series that had previously garnered recognition in earlier seasons.
Official Statements & Responses
Nikki Glaser expressed her excitement about returning as host, stating, “Hosting the Golden Globes this year was without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career.” Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne praised Glaser’s previous performance, highlighting her “refreshing spark and fearless wit.”
What's Next
The Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET, with a full list of nominees available for public viewing. As the awards season progresses, the Golden Globes will set the stage for the upcoming Oscars, with many nominees expected to be frontrunners in the Academy Awards race.
