Beverly Hills, January 2026: The 83rd Golden Globe Awards turned into a grand celebration of storytelling as Hamnet and One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winners of the night. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser at The Beverly Hilton, the ceremony honored the finest achievements in film and television, setting the tone for the rest of the awards season.
The Golden Globes once again showcased a balance between powerful drama, inventive comedy, and global creativity, with performances and projects from across the world taking center stage.
Cinema’s Biggest Honors
The awards followed the Globes’ traditional split between Drama and Musical or Comedy categories.
- Best Motion Picture – Drama: Hamnet
The emotional adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel captured the top drama prize, earning praise for its depth and sensitivity. - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another
The film stood out for its bold storytelling and creative energy.
Director Paul Thomas Anderson dominated the night with One Battle After Another, winning both Best Director and Best Screenplay, cementing the film’s creative impact.
Major Acting Winners:
- Best Actor (Drama): Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
- Best Actress (Drama): Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
- Best Actor (Musical or Comedy): Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
- Best Actress (Musical or Comedy): Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
In the supporting categories, Stellan Skarsgård won for Sentimental Value, while Teyana Taylor earned the award for One Battle After Another.
Animation and music also had their moment, as KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Film, with its song “Golden” taking Best Original Song. Ludwig Göransson received Best Original Score for Sinners.
Television Takes the Spotlight
Television storytelling shone brightly across categories:
Best Drama Series: The Pitt
Best Musical or Comedy Series: The Studio
Best Limited Series: Adolescence
Acting honors in television included:
Noah Wyle – Best Actor in a Drama Series (The Pitt)
Seth Rogen – Best Actor in a Comedy Series (The Studio)
Jean Smart – Best Actress in a Comedy Series (Hacks)
Adolescence proved especially strong, winning multiple acting awards and establishing itself as one of the year’s most impactful limited series.
The Globes also continued to evolve, honoring Ricky Gervais for stand-up comedy and recognizing podcast excellence, reflecting how entertainment now spans far beyond traditional screens.
A Night That Sets the Season
Golden Globe Awards 2026 celebrated a year defined by emotional depth, creative risk-taking, and global voices. With Hamnet and One Battle After Another leading the winners, the ceremony reinforced its role as the opening chapter of awards season — often hinting at what lies ahead at the Oscars and beyond.
As these films and series continue their journey, the Golden Globes once again proved that great stories, in any form, remain at the heart of global entertainment.
Conclusion
The Golden Globe Awards 2026 celebrated a powerful year in global entertainment, with Hamnet and One Battle After Another emerging as the night’s biggest winners. From emotional dramas to inventive comedies, the ceremony highlighted storytelling at its finest across film and television. Standout performances by Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, Wagner Moura, and Jean Smart, along with Paul Thomas Anderson’s creative dominance, defined the evening.
With bold cinema, impactful television, and expanding recognition of new formats, the Golden Globes once again set the tone for the awards season—proving that great stories continue to shape culture, inspire audiences, and redefine the future of entertainment.