Awards season has officially begun as the 2026 Golden Globe nominations are being unveiled live on Monday morning. The announcements, delivered by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall, mark the start of Hollywood’s biggest awards race leading into the Oscars. This year’s lineup includes returning favorites, fresh contenders, and several surprising new categories.
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards will air live on January 11 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS, and will stream on Paramount+ for audiences in the U.S. Comedian Nikki Glaser returns as host for the second consecutive year.
Major Frontrunners in Film Categories
In the Best Motion Picture – Drama category, early leaders include:
“Hamnet”
“Frankenstein”
“It Was Just an Accident”
“The Secret Agent”
“Sentimental Value”
“Sinners”
The Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy race is shaping up to be equally competitive, with expectations surrounding:
“Jay Kelly”
“Marty Supreme”
“No Other Choice”
“One Battle After Another”
“Wake Up Dead Man”
“Wicked: For Good”
These titles are anticipated to secure multiple nominations across performance, direction, and screenplay categories.
Television Categories Feature Returning Favorites
In TV drama, expected nominees include:
“Andor”
“The Diplomat”
“The Pitt”
“Pluribus”
“Severance”
Meanwhile, in comedy, predicted contenders include:
“The Studio”
“Abbott Elementary”
“Nobody Wants This”
“The Chair Company”
“The Paper”
“Only Murders in the Building”
As Golden Globes continue to expand television recognition, these shows remain among the most critically acclaimed and fan-supported series of the year.
A First for the Golden Globes: Best Podcast Category
For the first time in the show’s history, the Golden Globes will honor the Best Podcast, reflecting the explosive growth of audio storytelling. Expected frontrunners include:
“Call Her Daddy”
“Good Hang With Amy Poehler”
“SmartLess”
“Pod Save America”
The addition marks a significant recognition for digital media and creator-driven audio formats.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of Ceremony
This year’s Globes arrive following renewed attention on awards transparency and voter expansion. With several categories experiencing highly competitive races and a strong slate of filmmaking and television artistry, industry watchers expect the ceremony to heavily influence Oscar forecasting and guild award momentum.
More nomination details and full category listings will update live as announcements continue throughout the morning.
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