‘Hamnet,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ Win Big at 2026 Golden Globes/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ “Hamnet” surprises with Best Drama win, while “One Battle After Another” dominates in Comedy at the 2026 Golden Globes. Major wins for Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, and director Paul Thomas Anderson mark a night of both glitz and political edge in Beverly Hills.
Golden Globes 2026 Quick Look
- Top Film Winners:
- Hamnet – Best Motion Picture (Drama)
- One Battle After Another – Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)
- Biggest Sweep:
- One Battle After Another won Best Picture (Comedy), Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Supporting Actress (Teyana Taylor)
- Surprise Victory:
- Hamnet upset Sinners in the Best Drama category
- Major Acting Wins:
- Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) – Best Actress (Drama)
- Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme) – Best Actor (Comedy)
- Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) – Best Actor (Drama)
- Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) – Best Actress (Comedy)
- TV Category Highlights:
- Adolescence – 4 awards, including Best Limited Series
- The Pitt – Best Drama Series
- The Studio – Best Comedy Series and Best Actor (Seth Rogen)
- Host Nikki Glaser:
- Delivered a sharp, satirical monologue targeting Hollywood, politics, and media
- New Award Introduced:
- Best Podcast – Won by Amy Poehler’s Good Hang
- Notable Moments:
- Steven Spielberg, Chloe Zhao, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Ryan Coogler shared a moment of solidarity
- Many attendees wore “Be Good” pins in memory of Renee Good
- Cultural Context:
- Night mixed celebration with serious undertones, reflecting Hollywood’s political awareness and industry uncertainty
Memorable Speeches and Moments; Deep Look
In his acceptance speech, Anderson credited Warner co-chief Michael DeLuca for championing artistic freedom.
“He said he wanted to run a studio one day and let filmmakers make whatever they want. That’s how you get Sinners, Weapons, and One Battle After Another,” said Anderson.
Zhao offered a heartfelt moment reflecting on her early days in the industry alongside Ryan Coogler. “As students, let’s keep our hearts open and allow each other to be seen,” she said, gesturing to Coogler in the audience.
Coogler’s Sinners Doesn’t Leave Empty-Handed
While missing out on Best Drama, Coogler’s Jim Crow-era vampire thriller still took home:
- Best Original Score
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Despite being initially labeled a “qualified success,” Sinners grossed $278 million domestically and $368 million globally, making it the highest-grossing original film in over a decade.
Timothée Chalamet and Other Big Winners
Timothée Chalamet finally clinched a Golden Globe after four prior nominations, winning Best Male Actor in a Comedy or Musical for Marty Supreme. Chalamet, 30, is now a leading contender for this year’s Oscars.
“Always be grateful for what you have,” he said. “Those earlier losses made this win that much sweeter.”
Other major acting wins included:
- Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) – Best Female Actor in a Comedy or Musical
- Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) – Best Male Actor in a Drama
- Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) – Best Supporting Actor
- Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) – Best Female Actor in a Drama
Skarsgård, 74, won his first major Hollywood award and received a standing ovation. “I was not prepared for this. I thought I was too old,” he admitted.
Host Nikki Glaser Brings the Heat
Returning as host, comedian Nikki Glaser opened with biting satire, calling the Globes “the most important thing happening in the world right now”—with a wink. Her rapid-fire jokes landed on Hollywood staples like Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history and corporate shakeups at Warner Bros.
Referencing recent political headlines, Glaser drew laughs with a barb about the Justice Department and even took a swipe at CBS News, hosted by Bari Weiss.
Television Winners: “Adolescence” and “The Studio” Lead
In the TV categories, Netflix’s Adolescence was a big winner, taking:
- Best Limited Series
- Best Female Actor (Erin Doherty)
- Best Male Actor (Stephen Graham)
- Best Supporting Actor (Owen Cooper, age 16)
The Pitt claimed Best Drama Series, and The Studio won Best Comedy Series. The Studio — Seth Rogen’s satire of Hollywood — even poked fun at the Globes in its plotline. Rogen also picked up Best Male Actor in a Comedy.
“This is surreal,” said Rogen. “We just acted like we were doing this. And now it’s actually happening.”
Jean Smart (Hacks) and Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus) also took home acting awards.
New Category: Podcasting
In a nod to modern media trends, the Globes introduced an award for podcasting. Amy Poehler’s Good Hang took home the inaugural prize, signaling the show’s embrace of evolving entertainment formats.
Political Overtones and Cultural Commentary
The night wasn’t without gravity. Several attendees wore pins reading “Be Good,” referencing the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. The gesture underscored the industry’s engagement with current events even amid its biggest night.
Despite the ongoing evolution of the Globes’ voting body—now 400 members post-Hollywood Foreign Press Association—the ceremony retained its influence as a major stop on the road to the Academy Awards.
Closing Thoughts
The 2026 Golden Globes balanced glitz, gravity, and genuine emotion. With Hamnet’s surprise win and One Battle After Another’s sweep, the awards reflected both Hollywood tradition and its ongoing transformation.
Whether as an Oscar predictor or cultural barometer, the Globes proved they’re still a night worth watching.
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