The 83rd Golden Globes 2026 delivered cinema’s biggest night with Hamnet sweeping drama honors and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another dominating musical/comedy—proving bold auteur visions triumph over franchise formulas. Wagner Moura, Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, and Noah Wyle led emotional victories while The Pitt and Adolescence redefined television excellence. Here’s your complete, verified winners list across every major category.
Best Motion Pictures: Hamnet & One Battle Triumph
| Category | WINNER |
|---|---|
| Best Motion Picture — Drama | Hamnet — WINNER |
| Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy | One Battle After Another — WINNER |
| Best Animated Feature | KPop Demon Hunters — WINNER |
| Best Non-English Language Film | The Secret Agent — WINNER |
Lead Acting Winners: Moura, Buckley, Chalamet
| Category | WINNER |
|---|---|
| Best Male Actor – Drama | Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) — WINNER |
| Best Female Actor – Drama | Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) — WINNER |
| Best Male Actor – Musical or Comedy | Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme) — WINNER |
| Best Female Actor – Musical or Comedy | Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) — WINNER |
Major Film Honors: PTA Double Sweep
Paul Thomas Anderson dominated with Best Director and Best Screenplay wins for One Battle After Another—his triumphant return proving auteur cinema still rules Hollywood. Ludwig Göransson’s Sinners score and “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters capped creative excellence.[web:166]
| Award | WINNER |
|---|---|
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another) |
| Best Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another) |
| Best Original Score | Ludwig Göransson (Sinners) |
| Best Original Song | “Golden,” KPop Demon Hunters |
| Cinematic Achievement | Sinners |
Supporting Film: Skarsgård & Taylor
Best Supporting Actor – Film: Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) — WINNER
Best Supporting Actress – Film: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) — WINNER
Television Series Winners: The Pitt Leads
| Category | WINNER |
|---|---|
| Best Television Series – Drama | The Pitt — WINNER |
| Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | The Studio — WINNER |
| Best Limited Series / TV Movie | Adolescence — WINNER |
TV Acting Winners: Wyle, Seehorn, Smart
Best Male Actor – Drama: Noah Wyle (The Pitt) — WINNER
Best Female Actor – Drama: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus) — WINNER
Best Male Actor – Comedy: Seth Rogen (The Studio) — WINNER
Best Female Actor – Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks) — WINNER
Supporting Winners: Owen Cooper & Erin Doherty (Adolescence); Stephen Graham (Adolescence); Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex)
Stand-Up & Podcast: Gervais Dominates
Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance: Ricky Gervais (Mortality) — WINNER
Best Podcast: Good Hang with Amy Poehler — WINNER
Highlights from the Night
The 2026 Golden Globes saw One Battle After Another dominate the film awards with multiple wins including Best Director and Screenplay, while Hamnet took home Best Picture — Drama along with a celebrated lead performance from Jessie Buckley. Television winners like The Pitt and The Studio stood out for their strong storytelling and ensemble casts.
This night underscored Hollywood’s wide spectrum of creativity — honoring drama, comedy, animation, groundbreaking performances, and even new categories such as Best Podcast.
