The Golden Globe Awards 2026, or the Golden Globes, stand as one of the most prestigious honours recognising the year’s best films and television programmes. As a major benchmark of the US film and television industry, the awards draw global attention. In today’s feature, #legend_th delves into every winning title, exploring what each offers and why it stands out.
The 2026 ceremony marked the 83rd Golden Globe Awards and took place at The Beverly Hilton in the United States on Monday, 12 January 2026. This year proved especially compelling, not only for its strong line-up of acclaimed contenders, but also for a landmark moment: Lisa Lalisa Manobal became the first Thai artist to serve as a presenter on the Golden Globe stage. The appearance marked a significant milestone, signalling her continued rise beyond K-pop and firmly establishing her growing presence as an international actress.
Hamnet
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Hamnet claimed Best Motion Picture – Drama from a field of six nominees. The film explores William Shakespeare’s vulnerability and grief as he confronts profound loss and personal tragedy. Through its quiet intensity, the story reflects life’s enduring truths—that joy and sorrow coexist—encouraging us to embrace happiness more openly and accept suffering with honesty, ultimately fostering strength and self-acceptance.
Driven by a richly textured script and finely judged performances, the film also earned Jessie Buckley the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her portrayal of Agnes, Shakespeare’s wife, marking a further triumph for Hamnet.
One Battle After Another
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
The award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy went to One Battle After Another, one of the year’s strongest front-runners. Although the film centres on familiar ideological and political conflicts, its tightly woven narrative and nuanced details lead to a conclusion rich in subtext, prompting thoughtful reflection from the audience. It comes as little surprise, then, that the film secured four awards from nine nominations.
The first two honours recognised the film itself: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Screenplay. The remaining awards celebrated the creative forces behind the scenes, with Paul Thomas Anderson winning Best Director – Motion Picture, and Teyana Taylor receiving Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.
KPop Demon Hunters
Best Motion Picture – Animated
After dominating the charts, K-Pop Demon Hunters emerged as a cultural phenomenon. The Netflix original became the platform’s most-watched animated film within just two months of release, while its soundtrack took on a life of its own. Four songs—Golden, Your Idol, Soda Pop, and How It’s Done—stormed the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 within weeks.
That extraordinary popularity translated into awards success, with K-Pop Demon Hunters winning Best Motion Picture – Animated at the Golden Globe Awards 2026. The film’s impact extended to music as well, as Golden secured the award for Best Original Song – Motion Picture.
The Secret Agent
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
The Secret Agent is a Brazilian neo-noir directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, set against the backdrop of the 1970s during the country’s military dictatorship. The film powerfully captures intergenerational memory and trauma, immersing viewers in a stifling atmosphere that deepens their emotional connection to its story and characters.
Beyond its win for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language, the film also earned Wagner Moura the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his portrayal of Armando, triumphing over several strong contenders.
The Pitt
Best Television Series – Drama
HBO Max’s American medical drama The Pitt claimed the award for Best Television Series – Drama, marking a major win for the series. The success was further cemented by Noah Wyle, who earned Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role as Dr Michael “Robby” Robinavitc.
The Studio
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
The Studio, a sharp Hollywood satire, won over audiences from its very first episode with its slick humour and effortless watchability. Packed with high-profile guest stars playing heightened versions of themselves, the series offers a witty yet biting take on the industry, revealing sides rarely seen on screen and keeping each episode consistently engaging.
The acclaim culminated in a win for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, while Seth Rogen—both creator and lead—also took home Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
Adolescence
Best Television Limited Series
The article concludes with Adolescence, a standout British series that confronts contemporary social issues with striking honesty. Unafraid to examine everyday realities, the show transforms them into a layered and thought-provoking television drama, revealing how seemingly small problems can point to far larger truths beneath the surface.
The series emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Golden Globe Awards 2026, securing four awards in total. These included Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, alongside acting honours for Owen Cooper (Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television), Erin Doherty (Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television), and Stephen Graham (Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television).
Following the ceremony, Owen Cooper made history as the second-youngest male actor to win a Golden Globe—and the youngest ever to receive the award in this category.
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