83rd Golden Globe Awards and 2026 Academy Awards Recognize Film and Television Achievements

The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards, held in January 2026, and the 2026 Academy Awards recognized outstanding achievements across film, television, and podcasting.

"One Battle After Another" emerged as a prominent winner at both ceremonies, securing Best Picture at the Academy Awards and Best Musical or Comedy Film at the Golden Globes. Both events featured hosts returning for their second consecutive year and introduced new award categories, while also navigating industry discussions and presenting special honors.

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards

The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The event was broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, with Ten providing coverage in Australia. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony for the second consecutive year.

This year's ceremony introduced a new award category for Best Podcast. The event also featured a grand staircase for arrivals, described as a "Met Gala-ification," building on previous additions like awards for box office achievement and best stand-up comedian on TV, which were introduced two years prior.

Film (Musical or Comedy):

• Film: One Battle After Another
• Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
• Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
• Actor: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
• Actress: Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
• Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
• Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)

Film (Drama):

• Film: Hamnet
• Actor: Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
• Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)

Other Film Awards:

• Best International Feature: The Secret Agent (Brazil)
• Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
• Best Original Song: "Golden" (KPop Demon Hunters)
• Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Sinners
• Original Score: Sinners

Television (Drama Series):

• Series: The Pitt
• Actor: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
• Actress: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)

Television (Musical or Comedy Series):

• Series: The Studio
• Actor: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
• Actress: Jean Smart (Hacks)

Television (Limited or Anthology Series):

• Series: Adolescence
• Actor: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
• Actress: Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex)
• Supporting Actor: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
• Supporting Actress: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)

Podcast:

• Winner: Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Stand-Up Comedy:

• Winner: Ricky Gervais (Mortality)

Dame Helen Mirren received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for her contributions to film, while Sarah Jessica Parker was honored with the Carol Burnett Award for her work in television. Both were celebrated at a "Golden Eve" gala event, a recording of which aired prior to the main ceremony.

Leading film nominations was "One Battle After Another" with nine nods, including Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) and Best Director. "Sentimental Value" garnered eight nominations, and "Sinners" received seven. In television, "The White Lotus" led with six nominations, followed by "Adolescence" with five.

Australian nominees included Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook, Rose Byrne, Joel Edgerton, and Nick Cave. Rose Byrne was the sole Australian winner.

The ceremony occurred amidst industry discussions regarding box-office performance, studio mergers, and the acquisition process involving Warner Bros., Netflix, and Paramount Skydance. Viewership for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards averaged approximately 10 million viewers. Host Nikki Glaser’s monologue and commentary included references to industry figures and current events.

The 2026 Academy Awards

The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony, variously referred to as the 96th or 98th annual event in reports, was hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second consecutive year.

The ceremony reflected ongoing concerns in Hollywood, including studio mergers, job losses, the impact of 2023 strikes, and the emergence of artificial intelligence.

Best Picture and Related Wins:

• Best Picture: One Battle After Another
• Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
• Supporting Actor: Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
• Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
• Editing: One Battle After Another
• Casting: Cassandra Kulukundis (One Battle After Another) – an inaugural Oscar award.

Acting Awards:

• Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (Weapons)

Other Film Awards:

• Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
• Original Score: Sinners
• Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw (Sinners) – the first woman and first woman of color to win in this category.
• Production Design: Frankenstein
• Costume Design: Frankenstein
• Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
• Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
• Sound: F1
• International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway) – a first for the country.
• Documentary: Mr Nobody Against Putin
• Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
• Original Song: "Golden" (KPop Demon Hunters) – the first K-pop song to win an Oscar.
• Live Action Short: A tie between The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva.

Australian nominees at the Academy Awards included Rose Byrne for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Jacob Elordi for Best Supporting Actor, Fiona Crombie for Best Production Design, Guido Wolter for Visual Effects, and Nick Cave for Best Original Song. No Australian nominees secured wins at this ceremony.

Honorary Oscars were presented to choreographer Debbie Allen, production designer Wynn Thomas, and actor Tom Cruise. Singer Dolly Parton received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her charitable work.

The event featured notable moments, including an opening monologue by Conan O'Brien. Presenters Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway made a joint appearance, referencing "The Devil Wears Prada," while Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor presented an award together to mark the 25th anniversary of "Moulin Rouge." The cast of "Bridesmaids" reunited on stage for the film's 15th anniversary.

The "In Memoriam" segment honored numerous individuals from the film industry, with tributes delivered by Billy Crystal, Rachel McAdams, and Barbra Streisand.