The Golden Globes have long been treated as an unreliable predictor of Oscar success, but Sunday night’s ceremony nonetheless clarified which films and performances are beginning to separate themselves from the pack.

Hosted by returning comedian Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards unfolded less as a spectacle and more as a recalibration point in an increasingly crowded awards season. Several victories reinforced existing momentum, while others influenced the conversation heading into Academy Award voting.

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This year, Timothée Chalamet emerged as one of the night’s principal beneficiaries, winning Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for “Marty Supreme”. The win places him ahead of several key rivals, including Leonardo DiCaprio, who was nominated for “One Battle After Another”. That film, however, maintained its dominance elsewhere, securing Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy alongside directing and screenplay awards for Paul Thomas Anderson.

In the drama category, “Hamnet” claimed Best Motion Picture, while Jessie Buckley’s win for Best Actress further strengthened her standing as a leading contender this season. Acting prizes for Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent), as well as supporting awards for Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård, highlighted the Golden Globes’ continued impact on performance-led Oscar campaigns.

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In the film categories, the animated musical “KPop Demon Hunters” emerged as one of the night’s major winners, winning Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden”, led by songwriter EJAE.

The ceremony also delivered a headline-making cross-cultural moment as Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lalisa Manobal appeared together as presenters in Beverly Hills, drawing cheers as they walked on stage hand in hand before announcing the winner for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama. 

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Television awards pointed to a more decisive outcome. “The Pitt” and “The Studio” took major series honours, but Netflix’s “Adolescence” dominated the acting categories, collecting four awards and emerging as the evening’s most decorated show.

The ceremony also reflected broader shifts within the industry. The introduction of a Best Podcast category signalled the Globes’ attempt to recognise changing forms of storytelling, while honorary awards for Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker offered continuity amid transition.

See the full list of 2026 Golden Globes winners below.

2026 Golden Globes winners — film categories
Best Motion Picture — Drama
WINNER: Hamnet

Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

WINNER: One Battle After Another

Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language 
WINNER: The Secret Agent

Best Motion Picture — Animated 
WINNER: KPop Demon Hunters

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

WINNER: Sinners

Best Director — Motion Picture

WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture 
WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

WINNER: Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama 
WINNER: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy 
WINNER: Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

WINNER: Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

WINNER: Stellan Skarsgard, Sentimental Value

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

WINNER: Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Best Original Score — Motion Picture (not televised)

WINNER: Ludwig Göransson, Sinners

Best Original Song — Motion Picture

WINNER: "Golden," KPop Demon Hunters — Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick

2026 Golden Globes winners — TV categories 
Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy 
WINNER: The Studio

Best Television Series — Drama 
WINNER: The Pitt

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama 
WINNER: Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama 
WINNER: Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus

Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture 
WINNER: Adolescence

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

WINNER: Seth Rogen, The Studio

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy 
WINNER: Jean Smart, Hacks

Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Television Series 
WINNER: Owen Cooper, Adolescence

Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Television Series 
WINNER: Erin Doherty, Adolescence

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

WINNER: Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

WINNER: Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex

Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television

WINNER: Ricky Gervais: Mortality

2026 Golden Globes winners — special awards 
Best Podcast 
WINNER: Good Hang With Amy Poehler

Cecil B. DeMille Award 
WINNER: Helen Mirren
Carol Burnett Award 
WINNER: Sarah Jessica Parker