Highlights:
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One Battle After Another wins four Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Netflix’s Adolescence also claims four awards, dominating limited-series categories
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Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley earn major acting honors
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First-season television series record strong performances
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Comedy, horror, and international films all receive recognition
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held on January 11, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, saw Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Netflix’s Adolescence emerge as the evening’s most awarded titles. Each project secured four Golden Globes, marking a night that balanced established filmmakers with newer television voices and avoided heavy political messaging.
The Golden Globes 2026 ceremony recognized achievements across film and television, with several first-time winners and notable milestones shaping the awards narrative.
One Battle After Another Claims Top Film Honors
Paul Thomas Anderson’s counterculture comedy thriller One Battle After Another was named Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2026. The film also earned Best Director and Best Screenplay for Anderson, representing his first-ever Golden Globe wins. The awards marked a significant career moment for the filmmaker, whose work has long been a fixture of awards conversations.
While accepting his awards, Anderson said he simply loved doing his work and paid tribute to the late assistant director Adam Somner, who died in November 2024.
The film’s awards run was further strengthened by Teyana Taylor, who won Best Supporting Actress. In her speech, she dedicated the award to “my brown sisters and little brown girls,” adding that they belong in every space and deserve to have their voices heard. Her win rounded out One Battle After Another’s four-award haul at the Golden Globes 2026.
Netflix’s Adolescence Dominates Limited Series Categories
Netflix’s Adolescence matched Anderson’s film with four Golden Globe wins, continuing its momentum from earlier awards recognition. The series won Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, alongside acting awards for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty.
Creator and writer Jack Thorne said the series was not intended to criticize young people but rather to confront the damage left behind by adults and institutions. Stephen Graham won Best Actor in a Limited Series, while Owen Cooper followed his earlier Emmy success with another Best Supporting Actor award. Erin Doherty’s win further underscored the series’ strong ensemble reception at the Golden Globes 2026.
Acting Wins Highlight Film Performances
The historical drama Hamnet recorded a strong showing, winning Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Jessie Buckley. The film, produced by Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes, was praised by Spielberg, who said director Chloé Zhao was uniquely suited to bring the story to life. Buckley described the recognition as a “real honor,” prevailing over nominees including Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lawrence.
Timothée Chalamet secured Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in Marty Supreme, a ping-pong-themed caper. The win marked Chalamet’s first Golden Globe after four previous losses. He noted that those earlier defeats made the award more meaningful and became the youngest winner in the category.
Genre and International Films Recognized
Genre films and international cinema also featured prominently at the Golden Globes 2026. Ryan Coogler’s period horror film Sinners won awards for Original Score and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, reflecting its commercial and technical impact.
Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent earned two Golden Globes, including Best Non-English Language Motion Picture and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Wagner Moura. Moura’s win marked the first time a Brazilian actor received the award in that category.
Television Sees Strong First-Season Success
Television categories at the Golden Globes 2026 were dominated by new series. Hospital drama The Pitt won Best Television Series – Drama, with Noah Wyle also receiving Best Actor in a Drama Series. Apple’s industry satire The Studio claimed Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, while Seth Rogen won Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
Rhea Seehorn earned Best Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus. Jean Smart won her third Golden Globe for Hacks, continuing the show’s consistent awards performance.
Ceremony Notes and Awards Season Outlook
Comedian Nikki Glaser returned as host for a second consecutive year. The ceremony introduced a new category for Best Podcast, which was awarded to Good Hang with Amy Poehler. The addition reflected the Golden Globes’ expanding definition of entertainment categories.
With Oscar nominations scheduled to be announced on January 22, the Golden Globes 2026 provided an early indicator of industry momentum across film and television. The results highlighted a competitive awards season ahead, marked by a mix of established names, emerging series, and global storytelling.
