Countdown to the Golden Globes: Nominees and Predictions

Sun Jan 11 2026 20:43:56 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

As the Golden Globe Awards approach, excitement builds around the nominees poised for recognition in Hollywood's glitziest night. Key contenders include films like 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners', alongside notable performances from stars like Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley.

The Golden Globe Awards, a key event in the film awards season, will take place soon with a diverse range of nominees, including seven standout films like 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners'. Hosted by Nikki Glaser, this year's ceremony will feature the introduced category of Best Podcast and will be streamed on CBS and Paramount+.

Winners and Sinners: What to Expect from the Golden Globes

Sinners, Marty Supreme, and One Battle After Another are among the films set to compete at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night. Other nominees include Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Hamnet, and Wicked: For Good. This year also sees the introduction of a new category, Best Podcast, while shows like Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio are nominated in the television categories.

The Golden Globes are a significant milestone in the film awards season and occur shortly before the Oscar nominations reveal on January 22. The Globes offer more trophies than many ceremonies by splitting categories into Drama and Musical/Comedy. Nominations this year include top acting talents such as Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessie Buckley, and Michael B. Jordan.

The Main Film Nominees

1. One Battle After Another
2. Sentimental Value
3. Sinners
4. Hamnet
5. Frankenstein
6. Wicked: For Good
7. It Was Just an Accident

This year’s awards seem particularly competitive with the critically acclaimed One Battle After Another leading, which centers on a former revolutionary whose daughter is kidnapped. Other strong contenders include Sentimental Value, a touching tale about two sisters reconnecting with their estranged father post their mother's death, and Sinners, a vampire drama from the 1930s. The rest of the nominated films bring unique stories, from the tragedy behind Shakespeare’s Hamnet to the emotional retelling of Frankenstein.

How to Watch the Golden Globes

The Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ in the United States. Unfortunately, no legal means exist to watch in the UK other than updates from BBC News. The event begins at 01:00 GMT on Monday and usually runs three to four hours at the Beverly Hilton in California.

Frontrunners for Acting Awards

Expect fierce competition in both drama and musical/comedy acting categories. Chalamet and DiCaprio will battle for the title of Best Musical or Comedy Actor while Michael B. Jordan leads the Best Drama Actor race. In the best actress categories, seasoned actors like Jessie Buckley are considered likely winners.

Why Are the Golden Globes Significant?

Winning a Golden Globe can boost an actor’s or film’s chances of securing an Oscar nomination. Known informally as the drunk uncle of awards season, the Globes provide a fun atmosphere that fosters candid accepting speeches, often helping to sway Academy voters in favor of nominated films.

As anticipation builds, expect a lively night full of both expected accolades and unexpected moments from the stars. The Globes promise not only recognition but also an entertaining glimpse into the future of this year’s Oscars race.