โOne Battle After Another,โ a sharp satire on radical politics, alongside โHamnet,โ which delves into the complex domestic life of William Shakespeare, emerged as the top winners at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. โThe Studio,โ a comedic take on Hollywood, was honored as the best TV series (musical or comedy), while โThe Pitt,โ set in a strained hospital environment, won the award for best TV series (drama).ย
The best limited or anthology series award was claimed by โAdolescence,โ which narrates a murder investigation that unfolds in a continuous shot. In contrast to the Oscars, the Globes classify films by genre. This classification allowed โOne Battle After Anotherโ to win best picture (musical or comedy), while โHamnetโ was awarded best picture (drama).ย
It was a remarkable night for Warner Bros. Discovery, the production company behind both โOne Battle After Anotherโ and โThe Pitt.โ The former achieved a leading four awards, with writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson winning honors for the filmโs screenplay and his direction. โHamnetโ received two awards, including best actress for Jessie Buckleyโs role as a grieving mother. Focus Features was responsible for producing the film.

Golden Globe Awards Film Winners
Best Motion Picture
- Best Motion Picture โ Drama: Hamnet
- Best Motion Picture โ Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another
- Best Performance by Lead Actors
- Best Male Actor โ Drama: Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
- Best Female Actor โ Drama: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
- Best Male Actor โ Musical or Comedy: Timothรฉe Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
- Rose Byrne got the best Female Actor for the movie If I Had Legs Iโd Kick You in the genre Musical or Comedy.ย
Supporting Acting Honors
- Best Supporting Actress โ Motion Picture: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
- Best Supporting Actor โ Motion Picture: Stellan Skarsgรฅrd (Sentimental Value)
Directing, Writing & Music
- Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another got the best director award.ย
- Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another got the best screenplay award.ย
- Best Original Score: Ludwig Gรถransson (Sinners)
- Best Original Song: โGoldenโ from KPop Demon Hunters
Other Film Honours
- Best Non-English Language Film: The Secret Agent
- Best Animated Film: KPop Demon Hunters
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Sinners
- One Battle After Another emerged as a major winner, taking home multiple awards including Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), Director, Screenplay, and Supporting Actress. At the same time, Hamnet was recognised as Best Picture โ Drama.
Television Winners
Best Series
- Best TV Series โ Drama: The Pitt
- Best TV Series โ Musical or Comedy: The Studio
- Best Limited Series or TV Movie: Adolescence
Special Recognitions
In the lead-up to the awards during the Golden Eve special, esteemed Hollywood legends were celebrated:
- Cecil B. DeMille Award: Helen Mirren
- Carol Burnett Award: Sarah Jessica Parker
These lifetime achievement awards acknowledge remarkable contributions to the fields of entertainment and culture over an extended period.
FAQโs On Golden Globe Awards 2026
When and where did the 2026 Golden Globe Awards take place?
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards occurred on January 11, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton, located in Beverly Hills, California.
Who was the host of the Golden Globes in 2026?
The ceremony was hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row.
Which film received the award for Best Motion Picture โ Drama?
Hamnet was awarded the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture โ Drama.
Which film secured the title of Best Motion Picture โ Musical or Comedy?
One Battle After Another was honoured with the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture โ Musical or Comedy.
