Full list of 2026 Golden Globe nominees

“One Battle After Another” has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, leading the pack of nominees announced Monday in Beverly Hills. The Leonardo DiCaprio-led drama secured multiple nominations across major categories, positioning it as the film to beat at the upcoming ceremony.

The Golden Globes, scheduled for January 11 at the Beverly Hilton, will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser. The nominations reveal a diverse array of contenders spanning both traditional studios and streaming platforms, reflecting the evolving landscape of entertainment.

In the drama category, “One Battle After Another” faces stiff competition from critically acclaimed films including “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “It Was Just An Accident,” “The Secret Agent,” “Sentimental Value,” and “Sinners.” The musical or comedy category features “Blue Moon,” “Bugonia,” “Marty Supreme,” “No Other Choice,” “Nouvelle Vague,” and again, “One Battle After Another,” highlighting its cross-category appeal.

DiCaprio’s performance in “One Battle After Another” earned him a nomination for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. The film’s impressive showing extends to the supporting categories, where both Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn received nominations, alongside newcomer Teyana Taylor for her supporting role.

Notable acting nominees in the drama categories include Jennifer Lawrence for “Die My Love,” Julia Roberts for “After the Hunt,” and Tessa Thompson for “Hedda.” On the male side, Dwayne Johnson earned recognition for his portrayal in “The Smashing Machine,” while Oscar Isaac was nominated for “Frankenstein” and Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners.”

In an unexpected turn, the highly anticipated “Wicked: For Good” showed weaker-than-expected performance in the nominations. While Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both received acting nods, the film missed out in several key categories, including Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

The directing category features a formidable lineup of talent, with Paul Thomas Anderson (“One Battle After Another”), Ryan Coogler (“Sinners”), Guillermo del Toro (“Frankenstein”), Jafar Panahi (“It Was Just An Accident”), Joachim Trier (“Sentimental Value”), and Chloé Zhao (“Hamnet”) all competing for the prestigious award.

International cinema made a strong showing with “It Was Just an Accident” (France), “No Other Choice” (South Korea), “The Secret Agent” (Brazil), “Sentimental Value” (Norway), “Sirāt” (Spain), and “The Voice of Hind Rajab” (Tunisia) vying for Best Motion Picture, Non-English.

The television categories showcase established favorites alongside emerging contenders. Drama series nominations went to “The Diplomat,” “The Pitt,” “Pluribus,” “Severance,” “Slow Horses,” and “The White Lotus.” Comedy series nominations included “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “Nobody Wants This,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Studio.”

In a reflection of the changing media landscape, the Golden Globes continued its recently introduced podcast category, with nominations for popular shows including “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard,” “Call Her Daddy,” “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” “The Mel Robbins Podcast,” “SmartLess,” and “Up First from NPR.”

The nominations also acknowledged box office achievements with a dedicated category featuring blockbusters “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “F1,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” “Sinners,” “Weapons,” “Wicked: For Good,” and “Zootopia 2.”

Industry analysts note that this year’s nominations reflect Hollywood’s ongoing focus on prestige dramas while also recognizing commercial success. The strong showing for “One Battle After Another” positions it as an early awards season favorite, though the competitive field ensures nothing is certain until the envelopes are opened on January 11.