One Battle After Another dominated the 83rd Golden Globe Awards and the 98th Academy Awards, winning four and six prizes respectively.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards took place on January 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills, followed by the 98th Academy Awards. The season introduced new categories, including Best Podcast at the Globes and Best Casting at the Oscars.
Ceremony Details
Venue and Hosts
Both ceremonies were held in Los Angeles, California. The Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, hosted by Nikki Glaser for the second consecutive year. Conan O'Brien hosted the Academy Awards for the second consecutive year.
Viewing Information
The Golden Globes were broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, beginning at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT. The broadcast was not legally available in the United Kingdom.
Golden Globe Awards: Winners and Key Categories
"One Battle After Another" won Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Director, and Best Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Major Film Awards
- Best Picture (Musical or Comedy): "One Battle After Another"
- Best Picture (Drama): "Hamnet"
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for "One Battle After Another"
- Best Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson for "One Battle After Another"
- Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: "Sinners"
- Best Animated Feature: "KPop Demon Hunters"
- Best International Feature: "The Secret Agent" (Brazil)
- Best Original Song: "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters"
- Best Original Score: "Sinners"
Major Television Awards
- Best Drama Series: "The Pitt"
- Best Comedy Series: "The Studio"
- Best Limited or Anthology Series: "Adolescence"
- Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle for "The Pitt"
- Best Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn for "Pluribus"
- Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen for "The Studio"
- Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart for "Hacks"
- Best Actor in a Limited Series: Stephen Graham for "Adolescence"
- Best Actress in a Limited Series: Michelle Williams for "Dying for Sex"
- Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama: Owen Cooper for "Adolescence" — at 16, the category's youngest winner.
- Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama: Erin Doherty for "Adolescence"
New Category: Best Podcast
- Winner: "Good Hang with Amy Poehler"
- Nominated: "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard," "Call Her Daddy," "The Mel Robbins Podcast," "SmartLess," "Up First"
Special Honors
- Cecil B. DeMille Award: Dame Helen Mirren
- Carol Burnett Award: Sarah Jessica Parker
Academy Awards: Winners and Key Categories
"One Battle After Another" took six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Major Film Awards
- Best Picture: "One Battle After Another"
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for "One Battle After Another"
- Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan for "Sinners" — the sixth Black actor to win the category.
- Best Actress: Jessie Buckley for "Hamnet"
- Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn for "One Battle After Another"
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for "Weapons"
- Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler for "Sinners"
- Best Adapted Screenplay: "One Battle After Another"
- Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw for "Sinners" — first woman and first Black person to win this award.
- Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson for "Sinners"
- Best Original Song: "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" — first K-pop song to win an Oscar.
- Best Animated Feature: "KPop Demon Hunters"
- Best International Feature: "Sentimental Value" (Norway)
- Best Documentary Feature: "Mr Nobody Against Putin"
- Best Visual Effects: "Avatar: Fire and Ash"
- Best Sound: "F1"
- Best Production Design: "Frankenstein"
- Best Costume Design: "Frankenstein"
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: "Frankenstein"
- Best Casting (inaugural): Cassandra Kulukundis for "One Battle After Another"
Other Notable
- A tie occurred in the Live Action Short Film category, the eighth tie in Oscars history.
Special Honors
Honorary Oscars were presented to Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Tom Cruise. Dolly Parton received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Political and Industry Commentary
Golden Globes: Host Nikki Glaser made jokes referencing the Epstein files, the Justice Department, and CBS News.
Academy Awards:
- Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS for alleged political interference in its news content.
- Will Arnett stated that animation is an art form requiring protection.
Australian Nominees
Golden Globes
- Jacob Elordi nominated for Best Supporting Actor ("Frankenstein") and Best Actor in a Limited Series ("The Narrow Road to the Deep North").
- Rose Byrne won Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."
- Sarah Snook nominated for Best Actress in a Limited Series for "All Her Fault."
- Joel Edgerton nominated for Best Actor (Drama) for "Train Dreams."
- Nick Cave nominated for Best Original Song for "Train Dreams."
Academy Awards
- Rose Byrne nominated for Best Actress for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."
- Jacob Elordi nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "Frankenstein."
- Fiona Crombie nominated for Best Production Design for "Hamnet."
- Guido Wolter nominated for Best Visual Effects for "Sinners."
- Nick Cave nominated for Best Original Song for "Train Dreams."
None of the Australian nominees won at the Academy Awards.
Other Events
The 86th Peabody Awards were held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" was among 34 winners. Amy Poehler received the Peabody Career Achievement Award, and Sterlin Harjo received the Peabody Trailblazer Award.