Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Take Top Honours at the Golden Globes

Fresh faces, big laughs, and a few history-making moments

The Golden Globe Awards kicked off awards season in style, and by the end of the night, two titles were clearly leading the pack: Hamnet and One Battle After Another.

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards took over the Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026, with Nikki Glaser returning as host and fully committing to the chaos.

Nikki Glaser Did Not Hold Back

Glaser opened the night with a sharp monologue packed with big laughs and risky jabs, including jokes about the Epstein Files and a running gag that “awarded” the Golden Globe for Best Editing to the Justice Department.

She also poked fun at the network airing the show, dubbing CBS “See B.S. News,” which immediately set the tone for a no-mercy evening.

Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t spared either, as Glaser teased his famously discussed dating habits, proving once again that no A-lister is truly safe at an awards show.

Later in the night, Glaser leaned fully into musical theatre energy, performing a playful parody of Golden in honour of Marty Supreme. Props were involved. Commitment was high. The crowd loved it.

She closed the show on a warmer note, paying tribute to the late Rob Reiner with a nod to This Is Spinal Tap, declaring, “This one went to 11.” Equal parts heartfelt and funny.

Film Winners of the Night

🎬 Best Motion Picture — Drama
Hamnet claimed the top drama prize and continued its strong awards-season momentum.

🎬 Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
One Battle After Another dominated the night, winning four awards, including Best Picture (Comedy or Musical), Best Director, and Best Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson.

Historic Acting Wins

• Wagner Moura made history as the first Brazilian actor to win Best Actor in a Drama for The Secret Agent
• Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme
• Jessie Buckley took Best Actress in a Drama for Hamnet

🎶 Music & Animation
KPop Demon Hunters charmed voters, winning Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden,” marking a first Golden Globe win for its creators.

Television’s Big Moments

📺 Best Drama Series
HBO Max’s The Pitt cleaned up, including a Best Actor win for Noah Wyle.

📺 Best Comedy Series
Apple TV’s The Studio won Best Comedy Series, with Seth Rogen taking Best Actor.

📺 Netflix’s Adolescence also had a strong night, earning multiple wins, including Best Limited Series.

New and Notable

🎙️ For the first time, the Golden Globes introduced a Best Podcast category, officially welcoming audio storytelling into awards season.

🌟 Special Honours

• Helen Mirren received the Cecil B. DeMille Award
• Sarah Jessica Parker was honoured with the Carol Burnett Award for television excellence

The 2026 Golden Globes mixed sharp comedy, emotional tributes, historic wins, and a few firsts, setting the tone for an awards season that already feels bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable.

If this night was any indication, we’re in for a very entertaining few months. 🎥🏆✨