The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are set to take place on January 11, 2026, celebrating the standout films of 2025. With a strong mix of prestige dramas, bold comedies, animated hits, and international cinema, this year’s nominations highlight one of the most diverse lineups in recent memory.
Below is a breakdown of the major film categories and the movies competing in each.
🏆 Best Motion Picture — Drama
This category features some of the most talked-about and critically acclaimed films of the year, spanning historical epics, character-driven stories, and intense thrillers:
These nominees reflect a strong year for serious, emotionally rich storytelling, with both Hollywood productions and international films sharing the spotlight.
🎭 Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
The Musical or Comedy category offers a lighter — and often more experimental — counterbalance, with satirical, offbeat, and high-energy films:
Among them, One Battle After Another stands out as one of the most nominated films overall, signaling strong momentum going into awards season.
🐭 Best Motion Picture — Animated
Animation continues to thrive creatively and commercially, with nominations spanning family favorites, anime, and international productions:
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
The category highlights how animation has expanded far beyond traditional boundaries, appealing to audiences of all ages.
🌍 Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language
This category celebrates exceptional filmmaking from around the world, recognizing stories told outside the English language:
It Was Just an Accident (France)
No Other Choice (South Korea)
The Secret Agent (Brazil)
Sentimental Value (Norway)
Sirāt (Spain)
The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)
International cinema once again plays a crucial role in shaping the global awards conversation.
💥 Cinematic & Box Office Achievement
Designed to honor films that made a significant cultural and commercial impact, this category blends blockbuster success with audience enthusiasm:
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning
These films dominated theaters, social media, and global conversation throughout the year.
🎭 Acting Categories — Highlights
Best Actor — 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)
Best Actress — 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 Actor — Musical or Comedy
Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
George Clooney (Jay Kelly)
Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another)
Supporting acting, directing, screenplay, and music categories further round out a highly competitive year.
🎥 A Snapshot of the Year in Film
The 2026 Golden Globe nominations showcase a year where blockbusters, indie films, and international cinema coexisted at the highest level. From sweeping dramas to animated spectacles and genre-defying comedies, the lineup reflects an industry embracing both scale and storytelling ambition.
As awards season continues, these nominations set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and unpredictable race.