The 83rd Golden Globe Awards nominations arrived on December 8, 2025, reshaping the awards season conversation and setting the stage for a competitive race. Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy drama One Battle After Another emerged as the frontrunner, earning a remarkable nine nominations across major categories. Meanwhile, Netflix delivered a commanding performance with 35 total nominations, further cementing its influence on modern entertainment.
The Golden Globes ceremony will take place January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser. The event will air live on CBS and stream globally on Paramount+.
A Film Positioned to Win Big
One Battle After Another secured nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Score, Best Director, and several acting categories. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio Del Toro in lead roles and has been widely praised for its sharp writing and strong ensemble performances.
The nomination sweep positions the film as the leading contender heading into the awards. Other top film categories include Sentimental Value (8 nominations), Sinners (7 nominations), and Hamnet (6 nominations). Heavyweight dramas such as Frankenstein, It Was Just an Accident, and The Secret Agent are also expected to compete closely on awards night.
Netflix Surges With 35 Nominations
Netflix topped the distributor leaderboard with 35 nominations in total — 13 in film and 22 in television. Warner Bros. follows closely with 31 nominations across film and television.
Among Netflix’s strongest contenders:
Adolescence – 5 nominations
Black Mirror – 3 nominations
Nobody Wants This – Multiple acting nods
The showing reflects Netflix’s continued ability to produce acclaimed content across genres spanning drama, comedy, limited series, and anthology formats.
Television Highlights: ‘The White Lotus’ Leads
| TV Series | Nominations | Network |
|---|---|---|
| The White Lotus (Season 3) | 6 | HBO |
| Adolescence | 5 | Netflix |
| Only Murders in the Building | 4 | Hulu |
| The Beast in Me | 3 | Netflix |
The White Lotus dominates television races with 6 nominations, including Best Drama Series and multiple acting nods for Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Aimee Lou Wood, Walton Goggins, and Jason Isaacs. The series continues to build awards momentum after a strong critical reception.
A Split Industry Race Across Film and TV
This year’s nominations highlight an increasingly competitive field where streaming platforms rival traditional studios. Acting categories span both sectors, including nominees such as Julia Roberts, Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessie Buckley, and Renate Reinsve in film, along with ensemble recognition for Netflix and HBO series.
Looking Ahead to Awards Night
The Golden Globes stand as the first major recognition event of the 2026 awards calendar. With One Battle After Another currently pacing ahead and Netflix riding a massive nomination lead, the January ceremony may reshape early Oscar predictions and define the year’s biggest creative success stories.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air January 11 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+. Winners across 28 categories will be announced live.
