Los Angeles : The 2026 Golden Globe Awards unveiled their nominations on Wednesday, with Steven Spielberg’s sweeping World War II drama “One Battle After Another” emerging as the year’s top contender. The film earned nine nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, and a leading nod for Tom Hanks, who reprises his acclaimed WWII persona in a new Pacific-front narrative.
On the television side, HBO’s hit anthology “The White Lotus” Season 3 secured six nominations, reinforcing its status as one of the most decorated modern series. The Globes also introduced a groundbreaking Best Podcast category, with “Serial: The Reckoning” making history as its inaugural nominee, signaling Hollywood’s expanding embrace of audio storytelling.
This year’s ceremony continues several major reforms—most notably gender-neutral acting categories first adopted in 2023, and revamped diversity quotas that increased nominations for underrepresented creators by 25%. With 400 international journalists now voting, organizers say the awards are more inclusive and globally representative than ever.
Hosted by comedian Jo Koy, the Golden Globes will take place on January 5, 2026, in Los Angeles. The nominations arrive amid renewed interest in anti-war storytelling, as “One Battle After Another” resonates globally during a period of rising geopolitical conflict.
For Hollywood, the announcement marks a strong rebound after industry-wide strikes and production delays. Analysts estimate the nominations could generate nearly $2 billion in awards-season buzz, boosting streaming subscriptions, box-office projections, and global viewership. HBO’s chief content officer Casey Bloys praised the trend of “broader, bolder storytelling across formats.”
With film, TV, and podcasts now competing on an elevated stage, the 2026 Golden Globes reflect a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape—one where prestige, diversity, and innovation increasingly define the road to awards glory.
