Golden Globes 2026 Winners Revealed: Full List, Big Surprises & Historic Wins
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards wrapped up in Beverly Hills with a night that celebrated bold storytelling, global voices, and major streaming-era hits. From emotional acting wins to historic music moments, the 2026 ceremony reflected how much Hollywood and the wider entertainment world have changed.
Below is a full breakdown of the night’s biggest winners, major highlights, and the moments everyone is still talking about.
Biggest Highlights of the 2026 Golden Globes
Several clear themes emerged during this year’s ceremony:
- Streaming platforms dominated across film and television
- International and non-English projects gained major recognition
- Music and animation played a central role in the night’s biggest wins
- New voices stood alongside longtime Hollywood heavyweights
One of the most historic moments came from the music categories, while several films and series delivered multi-award nights.
Biggest Film Winners of the Night
Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Winner: Hamnet
Hamnet emerged as the top drama of the night, also delivering a major acting win and strong creative recognition.
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Winner: One Battle After Another
The film became one of the ceremony’s most celebrated titles, winning multiple major awards including directing and acting honors.
Best Animated Motion Picture
- Winner: KPop Demon Hunters
The Netflix animated hit continued its awards-season dominance, blending pop culture, music, and global storytelling.
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
- Winner: Sinners
The award highlighted films that balanced commercial success with cultural impact.
Major Acting Wins in Film
Best Actress – Drama
- Winner: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
Best Actor – Drama
- Winner: Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
Best Actress – Musical or Comedy
- Winner: Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
Best Actor – Musical or Comedy
- Winner: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
Teyana Taylor’s win was one of the night’s most talked-about moments, marking a major milestone in her acting career.
Creative Awards: Director, Screenplay, and Music
Best Director
- Winner: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Best Screenplay
- Winner: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Best Original Score
- Winner: Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)
Göransson earned his second Golden Globe win in this category, continuing his strong run after previous awards success.
Best Original Song
- Winner: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters
Performed by HUNTR/X, the song’s win marked a historic moment for K-pop-inspired music on the Golden Globe stage.
International Film Recognition
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
- Winner: The Secret Agent (Brazil)
The category featured films from across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, highlighting the Golden Globes’ increasingly global focus.
Television Winners: Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series
Best TV Series – Drama
- Winner: The Pitt
Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy
- Winner: The Studio
Best Limited Series
- Winner: Adolescence
Adolescence also dominated the acting categories, making it one of the most awarded television projects of the night.
Television Acting Highlights
Best Actress – Drama Series
- Winner: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
Best Actor – Drama Series
- Winner: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
Best Actress – Comedy Series
- Winner: Jean Smart (Hacks)
Best Actor – Comedy Series
- Winner: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
Best Supporting Actress – Television
- Winner: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
Best Supporting Actor – Television
- Winner: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
Stand-Up Comedy and Podcast Awards
Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance
- Winner: Ricky Gervais (Mortality)
Best Podcast
- Winner: Good Hang With Amy Poehler
These categories continued the Golden Globes’ expansion beyond traditional film and TV.
Biggest Takeaways From the 2026 Golden Globes
- Streaming platforms led most major categories
- International films and series gained historic recognition
- Music-driven projects made a major awards impact
- Fresh talent stood alongside industry veterans
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards showcased an entertainment industry that is more global, more diverse, and more open to new formats than ever before.
