Golden Globes 2026: Watch, Start Times, Nominations

The Golden Globes are set to return for their 83rd edition, marking another celebration of cinematic and television excellence. This year’s event will take place at The Beverly Hilton, where Hollywood’s most celebrated stars will gather to honor the best achievements in film and television from the past year.

Golden Globes 2026: Key Details

The 2026 Golden Globes are scheduled for Sunday, January 11, starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. For viewers in the UK, the ceremony will begin at 1 a.m. GMT on Monday, January 12. Whether you’re a fan of Hollywood or just curious about the latest trends, this is one event not to miss.

How to Watch the Golden Globes 2026

In the United States, the Golden Globes will be broadcast live on CBS and can also be streamed via Paramount+. While there won’t be a live broadcast in the UK, fans can still follow the action through social media updates, livestream highlights, and news coverage from the ceremony.

Host and Presenters

This year’s event will be hosted by Nikki Glaser, a comedian and actress who previously took on the role in 2025. She returns for her second consecutive year, bringing her signature humor and energy to the stage.

The list of presenters includes an impressive lineup of celebrities such as George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Kevin Hart, Amanda Seyfried, Ana de Armas, Ayo Edebiri, Chris Pine, Colman Domingo, Dakota Fanning, Dave Franco, Diane Lane, Jason Bateman, Joe Keery, Judd Apatow, Justin Hartley, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Kyra Sedgwick, Lalisa Manobal, Luke Grimes, Marlon Wayans, Melissa McCarthy, Mila Kunis, Minnie Driver, Orlando Bloom, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Sean Hayes, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett, and Zoë Kravitz.

Nominations and Categories

The 2026 Golden Globes feature a wide range of categories across both film and television. Here are some highlights:

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 Female Actor in a Film – 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 Male Actor in a Film – 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)

Television Categories

• Best Television Series – Drama: The Diplomat, The Pitt, Pluribus, Severance, Slow Horses, The White Lotus
• Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, The Studio
• Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Film: Adolescence, All Her Fault, The Beast In Me, Black Mirror, Dying For Sex, The Girlfriend

Additional Awards and Recognition

Other notable awards include the Cecil B. DeMille Award, which will go to Helen Mirren, and the Carol Burnett Award, given to Sarah Jessica Parker.

Special Features and Highlights

The Golden Globes also recognize achievements in music and original scores. Some of the standout nominations include:
– Best Original Score – Film: Alexandre Desplat (Frankenstein), Ludwig Goransson (Sinners), Jonny Greenwood (One Battle After Another), Kangding Ray (Sirat), Max Richter (Hamnet), Hans Zimmer (F1)
– Best Original Song – Film: “Dream As One” (Avatar: Fire and Ash), “Golden” (Kpop Demon Hunters), “I Lied To You” (Sinners), “No Place Like Home” (Wicked: For Good), “The Girl In The Bubble” (Wicked: For Good), “Train Dreams” (Train Dreams)

Cinematic Achievements

Some of the top films recognized for their box office success and cinematic impact include Avatar: Fire and Ash, F1, Kpop Demon Hunters, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Sinners, Weapons, Wicked: For Good, and Zootopia 2.

Honoring Excellence

Beyond the big categories, the Golden Globes also celebrate individual performances and behind-the-scenes contributions. Notable nominations include:
– Best Supporting Female Actor on Television: Carrie Coon (The White Lotus), Erin Doherty (Adolescence), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Catherine O’Hara (The Studio), Parker Posey (The White Lotus), Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus)
– Best Supporting Male Actor on Television: Owen Cooper (Adolescence), Billy Crudup (The Morning Show), Walton Goggins (The White Lotus), Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus), Tramell Tillman (Severance), Ashley Walters (Adolescence)