The 83rd Golden Globe Awards is set to return as one of Hollywood’s most anticipated nights, marking the official kickoff to the 2026 awards season. Honoring excellence in film and American television from 2025, the Golden Globes once again promise a blend of prestige, unpredictability, and cultural conversation.
Broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton, the 2026 Golden Globes will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Below is a complete guide to everything you need to know ahead of the show.
Who is hosting the 2026 Golden Globes?
Nikki Glaser returns as host for the second consecutive year, making her one of the few comedians in recent history to anchor the ceremony back-to-back.
Who are the nominees?
The nominations were announced on December 8, 2025, by actors Skye P. Marshall and Marlon Wayans. This year’s list reflects a competitive and unusually diverse slate across both film and television. In a notable first, the Golden Globes expanded their scope by introducing the inaugural Best Podcast category, recognizing the growing cultural influence of audio storytelling.
Leading the film nominations is One Battle After Another with nine nods, making it the sixth film in Golden Globes history to earn five acting nominations while landing at least one nomination in all four acting categories, regardless of genre. Sentimental Value follows closely with eight nominations, while Sinners secured seven, positioning all three as major contenders heading into the night.
On the television side, The White Lotus once again dominated with six nominations. Adolescence followed with five nominations.
Music also plays a key role this year, particularly in the Best Original Song – Motion Picture category. The award highlights songs written specifically for films and often serves as a preview of future Oscar contenders. This year’s nominees include contributions from Miley Cyrus, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami. In the acting categories, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo received nominations for their performances in Wicked, while Selena Gomez earned her fifth Golden Globe nomination, this time for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
Who will present the awards?
The presenter lineup is as star-packed as the nominations themselves, blending film icons, television favorites, music stars, and pop culture mainstays. This year’s presenters include Amanda Seyfried, Ana de Armas, Ayo Edebiri, Charli xcx, Chris Pine, Colman Domingo, Dakota Fanning, George Clooney, Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, Kevin Hart, LISA of BLACKPINK, Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg, Zoë Kravitz, and many more.
What time and how to watch the 2026 Golden Globes
The 2026 Golden Globes will take place at the Beverly Hilton in California and will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on January 11, 2026. The telecast is scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, giving viewers three hours of awards, speeches, and red carpet-worthy moments that will set the tone for the rest of awards season.
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