At the 83rd Golden Globes held on January 11, 2026, Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another emerged victorious in the comedy category, taking home several prestigious awards. The film won not only the award for Best Film - Comedy but also secured the Best Director and Best Screenplay honors for Anderson, making him the second filmmaker to achieve this sweep at the Globes, following Oliver Stone's success with Born on the Fourth of July. Teyana Taylor also earned accolades as Best Supporting Female Actor for her performance in the film.
In a surprising turn of events during the awards ceremony, Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamnet won Best Film - Drama, surpassing expectations that had pointed towards Ryan Coogler’s Sinners being the strongest competitor. Hamnet, which is based on Maggie O’Farrell's bestseller, not only clinched the Best Drama award but also saw Jessie Buckley winning Best Female Actor in a Drama. The film’s triumph was notable given its narrative focusing on the personal lives of William and Agnes Shakespeare.
Sinners did manage to secure victories, including Best Score and the prestigious awards for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. The film’s recognition for its box office success, grossing $278 million domestically and $368 million worldwide, highlighted its remarkable status as the highest-grossing original film in 15 years, despite being characterized by some as a ‘qualified success’ upon release.
As the ceremony unfolded, host Nikki Glaser delivered a politically charged and self-aware opening monologue. This year’s Golden Globes served not only as an occasion to celebrate cinematic achievements but also reflected the tumultuous landscape of Hollywood following a disappointing box-office year. During the event, attendees wore pins reading “Be Good” and “ICE Out” in response to broader societal issues, highlighting a blend of glitz with underlying tension.
This year marked a significant shift for the Golden Globes, now away from the previous organization, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, after a sale in 2023. The current voting framework involves approximately 400 individuals, significantly less than the 10,500 voting members of the Academy Awards. Thus, while the Globes do not directly correlate with the Oscars, significant wins can still influence the trajectories of Oscar campaigns.
Among the night’s standout moments, Timothée Chalamet celebrated his first Golden Globe win for Marty Supreme, eliciting admiration and applause from fellow nominees like Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney. Chalamet reflected on gratitude instilled in him from childhood, expressing that this moment felt especially poignant given his previous nominations.
Other notable winners included Rose Byrne for Best Female Actor in a Comedy or Musical and Brazilian actor Wagner Moura, who won Best Male Actor in a Drama for The Secret Agent. Moura acknowledged the challenges of upholding values in difficult moments while accepting his award.
In television categories, The Pitt won Best Drama Series, and Noah Wyle, a former star of ER, won an award, playfully acknowledging George Clooney as he made his way to the stage. Netflix's Adolescence won a total of four awards, including Best Limited Series and Best Actor nominations for Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, and young talent Owen Cooper.
Seth Rogen's The Studio claimed the title of Best Comedy Series, with Rogen himself winning Best Male Actor in a Comedy. He humorously remarked on the reality of their fictional comedic portrayal coming to life during the award presentation.
