Golden Globes Unveil 2026 Nominations as “Sinners” Surges Ahead of Awards Season
The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning, kicking the film industry into full awards-season mode — and confirming what we predicted months ago in our fall issue: Sinners is very much the film to beat.
Announced live from Los Angeles by actors Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall, this year’s slate spans 28 categories, including the Globes’ first-ever “Best Podcast” award. Among the most talked-about film races, Sinners secured multiple major nominations, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with contenders like One Battle After Another, Hamnet, and Frankenstein.
When we profiled the season’s emerging favorites earlier this fall, we spotlighted Sinners for its bold storytelling, atmospheric tension, and exceptional performances—qualities that seem to have resonated with voters exactly as anticipated. Today’s nominations only amplify that early momentum.
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Frankenstein
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague
One Battle After Another
Best Motion Picture – Animated
Arco
Demon Slayer
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
It Was Just An Accident
No Other Choice
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sirat
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Best Director (Film)
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
Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
As the industry gears up for January’s ceremony, all eyes will be on whether Sinners can convert its early lead into Globes gold.
2026 Golden Globes — How to Watch
Ceremony Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time: 8:00–11:00 p.m. ET / 5:00–8:00 p.m. PT
Where to Watch: Live on CBS, streaming on Paramount+
Host: Nikki Glaser returns as host
Nominees Announced: December 8, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. ET by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall
