‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Adolescence’ lead the major wins at the 2026 Golden Globes

The 2026 Golden Globes delivered major wins for both cinema and television, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy *One Battle After Another* and Chloé Zhao’s historical drama *Hamnet* emerging as standout winners. *One Battle After Another*, centered on a group of disillusioned revolutionaries, earned four awards including Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Director for Anderson, and Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor. However, Leonardo DiCaprio lost Best Actor to Timothée Chalamet, who took home his first Globe for his role in a drama. Zhao’s *Hamnet* won Best Motion Picture (Drama), with Irish actress Jessie Buckley acclaimed for portraying Shakespeare’s wife, earning Best Actress honors. Buckley praised the film’s international production crew and Zhao’s diverse direction. On the television side, the British drama *Adolescence*, starring Stephen Graham, dominated all four of its nominated categories, including Best Limited Series. Graham and young co-stars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty all won acting awards for their performances in the intense social drama about youth violence. Other notable winners included Rose Byrne for Best Actress in a Comedy for *If I Had Legs I’d Kick You*, and Wagner Moura for *The Secret Agent*, which also won Best Non-English Language Film. Veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård was recognized for *Sentimental Value*, while Ryan Coogler’s vampire blockbuster *Sinners* earned the Best Cinematic Achievement prize and Best Score. The animated hit *KPop Demon Hunters* took Best Animated Film and Best Original Song. Hosted again by Nikki Glaser, the evening had light humor, emotional speeches, and tributes, setting the stage for the fast-approaching Oscars and BAFTA Awards.