The awards season is officially kicking off, and all eyes are on Hollywood's glitziest party. The nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards have been unveiled, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive ceremony this Sunday. This event is more than just a celebration; it's a crucial launchpad that can propel films and actors towards the ultimate prize – the Oscars.
Frontrunners and Fierce Battles
Leading the pack this year is Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged thriller, 'One Battle After Another', starring Leonardo DiCaprio as an ageing revolutionary. The film, considered a strong favourite in the Best Comedy/Musical category, has secured an impressive nine nominations. DiCaprio, however, faces stiff competition for Best Actor from Timothée Chalamet, who is riding high on a Critics Choice win for 'Marty Supreme'.
In the drama arena, Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' has emerged as the frontrunner, going head-to-head with 'Hamnet', featuring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. The Best Actress race in the musical/comedy section promises its own drama, with Chase Infiniti for 'One Battle After Another' competing against powerhouses like Cynthia Erivo ('Wicked: For Good'), Emma Stone ('Bugonia'), and Rose Byrne ('If I Had Legs I'd Kill You').
Following 'One Battle After Another', the Danish film 'Sentimental Value' garnered eight nominations, while 'Sinners', 'Hamnet', and 'Frankenstein' follow with 7, 6, and 5 nods respectively. The Golden Globes' unique structure of separate awards for dramas and comedies/musicals ensures a wider field of contenders and amplifies the suspense.
Lifetime Achievement Honours and Key Nominees
The ceremony will also honour two legendary figures. Helen Mirren will receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award for her outstanding contributions to the world of cinema. Television icon Sarah Jessica Parker will be bestowed with the Carol Burnett Award for her remarkable career on the small screen. Both will be celebrated at a separate gala, with a recording airing on "Golden Eve," Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and Paramount+.
Here is a look at the nominees in some of the key film categories for the 2026 Golden Globes:
Major Film Categories
Best Film, Drama: "Frankenstein", "Hamnet", "It Was Just An Accident", "The Secret Agent", "Sentimental Value", "Sinners".
Best Film, Musical or Comedy: "Blue Moon", "Bugonia", "Marty Supreme", "No Other Choice", "Nouvelle Vague", "One Battle After Another".
Best Actor, Drama: Joel Edgerton ("Train Dreams"), Oscar Isaac ("Frankenstein"), Dwayne Johnson ("The Smashing Machine"), Michael B. Jordan ("Sinners"), Wagner Moura ("The Secret Agent"), Jeremy Allen White ("Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere").
Best Actress, Drama: Jessie Buckley ("Hamnet"), Jennifer Lawrence ("Die, My Love"), Renate Reinsve ("Sentimental Value"), Julia Roberts ("After the Hunt"), Tessa Thompson ("Hedda"), Eva Victor ("Sorry, Baby").
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson ("One Battle After Another"), Ryan Coogler ("Sinners"), Guillermo Del Toro ("Frankenstein"), Jafar Panahi ("It Was Just An Accident"), Joachim Trier ("Sentimental Value"), Chloe Zhao ("Hamnet").
Television Contenders and How to Watch in India
The Globes also celebrate the best in television, with HBO's 'The White Lotus', the sci-fi office thriller 'Severance', and the intense teen murder saga 'Adolescence' leading the nominations across various series and acting categories.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony will be held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. It begins at 8 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, January 11. For Indian fans eager to catch the glamour and the winners' speeches live, the show will be available for streaming. You can tune in to Lionsgate Play on Monday, January 12, at 6:30 am IST to watch the ceremony as it unfolds.
