"Battle by Battle" and "Hamnet" emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.

On January 11, 2026, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles. The big winners of the night were the films Battle by Battle and Hamnet, setting the stage for the 2025–2026 awards season.

The ceremony once again confirmed the Golden Globes' status as a key indicator ahead of the Oscars: victories for major studio projects, unexpected acting triumphs, and strong showings by streaming platforms have set the tone for the upcoming race for the top film awards.

"Battle by Battle": Leader in the Comedy Category

Warner Bros.' film Battle by Battle, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was the most decorated project of the evening, winning four awards. The film triumphed in the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category, and Anderson himself was recognized for Best Director and Best Screenplay. Taking the stage, the director dedicated the win to his late colleague, assistant director and producer Adam Somner. The film earned an additional award for Teyana Taylor, named Best Supporting Actress.

Dramatic Triumph for "Hamnet"

In the Best Motion Picture – Drama category, Focus Features' Hamnet claimed victory. The film also brought a Golden Globe to Jessie Buckley, who won the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. The movie solidified its status as one of the key contenders for further awards this season, including the Academy Awards.

Unexpected Wins and International Recognition

One of the evening's biggest surprises was the win for Brazilian actor Wagner Moura in the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama category for his role in the neo-noir Secret Agent. He beat out more established competitors and dedicated his award in his speech to "those who remain true to their principles in difficult times." Secret Agent was also recognized as Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language.

Acting Awards and Musical Achievements

The Best Actor and Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy awards went to Timothée Chalamet (Marty the Magnificent) and Rose Byrne (I Would Kick You If I Could), respectively.

In the supporting actor categories, the winners were Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) and Teyana Taylor (Battle by Battle).

Netflix's animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters won two awards, including the prize for Best Original Song ("Golden"). The award for Best Original Score went to Ludwig Göransson for his work on The Sinners, which also won in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category.

Television Laureates

The absolute leader in the television segment was the Netflix limited series The In-Between, which won all four of its nominated categories. Awards went to Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, and Owen Cooper, the 16-year-old who set a record as the youngest Golden Globe winner for a supporting role.

The Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy award went to The Studio, with Seth Rogen receiving an individual acting award. In the drama segment, the winner was The Pitt, and its star Noah Wyle was recognized as Best Actor. Rhea Seehorn won the award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama for the project Out of Many.