2026 Golden Globe Nominations: 'One Battle After Another' Leads, New Categories Discussed

Golden Globe Nominations Overview

• 🏆 'One Battle After Another,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, leads the 2026 Golden Globe nominations with nine nods, including a nomination for Best Picture Musical or Comedy.
• 📺 On the television side, 'The White Lotus' secured the most nominations with six nods, competing in categories like Best TV Series Musical or Comedy.

Analysis of Top Contenders

• 🌟 'One Battle After Another' is considered in a strong position due to its critical acclaim, positive reviews, and the popularity of its lead actor and director.
• 📈 While 'The White Lotus' has many nominations, 'Abundance' with five nominations is highlighted as potentially having a very strong night.

New and Notable Categories

• 🎙️ The new Best Podcast category features mostly comedy podcasts, with a notable absence of political podcasts.
• 🎬 The Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category includes expected titles alongside surprising entries like 'K-Pop Demon Hunter' and 'Avatar Fire and Ash,' which has not yet opened.
• 🌐 Discussions around Netflix's awards strategy regarding theatrical releases are ongoing in Hollywood.

Notable Snubs and Overlooked Films/Performers

• 🎭 The biggest snub mentioned is 'Wicked for Good,' which was expected to be nominated for Best Musical or Comedy but was left out, potentially impacting its Oscar chances.
• 🌟 Several prominent actors like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez were overlooked, and HBO shows such as 'Task' and 'The Gilded Age' received no nominations.

Golden Globe Awards Broadcast

• 📺 The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount Plus on Sunday, January 11th, with coverage beginning at 8:00 p.m.