The 83rd Golden Globe Awards officially kicked off the 2026 awards season on January 11, celebrating the most outstanding achievements in film, television, and podcasts from 2025.
Held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills and hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the ceremony delivered a night of major wins, emotional speeches, and early Oscar momentum for several projects. By the end of the night, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, The Pitt, The Studio, and Adolescence emerged as the biggest winners.
Here’s a full breakdown of the night’s highlights and winners.
Film Categories:
Hamnet and One Battle After Another Lead
Best Motion Picture
- Best Motion Picture – Drama: Hamnet
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another
Hamnet secured the night’s most prestigious drama prize, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another dominated the comedy/musical side, setting itself up as a strong awards-season contender.
Acting Winners – Film
- 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)
- Best Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
- Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Jessie Buckley’s win for Hamnet was one of the night’s most celebrated moments, while Timothée Chalamet’s victory further strengthened his position in the awards race.
Creative Awards – Film
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
- Best Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
- Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)
- Best Original Song: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters
Paul Thomas Anderson walked away with multiple wins, making One Battle After Another the most decorated film of the night.
Other Film Honors
- Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Non-English Language Film: The Secret Agent
- Cinematic & Box Office Achievement: Sinners
Television Categories:
The Pitt, The Studio and Adolescence Shine
Best TV Series
- Best Drama Series: The Pitt
- Best Musical or Comedy Series: The Studio
- Best Limited Series / Anthology / TV Movie: Adolescence
Acting Winners – Television
- Best Actor – TV Drama: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
- Best Actress – TV Drama: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
- Best Actor – TV Musical or Comedy: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
- Best Actress – TV Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks)
- Best Actor – Limited Series / TV Movie: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
- Best Actress – Limited Series / TV Movie: Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex)
- Best Supporting Actor – TV: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
- Best Supporting Actress – TV: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
Adolescence was the standout in limited series categories, earning multiple acting awards and cementing its critical acclaim.
Podcast and Stand-Up Comedy
- Best Podcast: Good Hang with Amy Poehler
- Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance: Ricky Gervais (Mortality)
Special Honors
- Cecil B. DeMille Award (Lifetime Achievement): Helen Mirren
- Carol Burnett Award: Sarah Jessica Parker
The 2026 Golden Globes offered a clear picture of the projects likely to dominate the rest of awards season. One Battle After Another emerged as the night’s biggest film winner, while Hamnet proved its emotional and critical strength in the drama category.
On television, The Pitt, The Studio, and Adolescence separated themselves from the pack, with Adolescence especially sweeping multiple performance awards.
As Hollywood moves closer to the Oscars, SAG Awards, and Emmys, the Golden Globes have once again set the tone for what stories and performances will define the year.