The 83rd edition of the Globe Oro 2026 It has restored much of the luster to the historic award after a turbulent few years. On a long night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, early for viewers in Spain, the spotlight was divided between film, television series, and new formats, but with some very clear names at the top of the list of winners.
In the film section, political and action satire "One battle after another" It confirmed the predictions and took home four awards, while the historical drama "Hamnet" and the Brazilian thriller "The Secret Agent" They set the more serious tone for the evening. On television, the British "Adolescence" It became the series of the year, accompanied by the medical drama "The Pitt" and the comedy about Hollywood «The Studio».
One battle after another: the big winner of the night
The big headline of the gala was the dominance of "One Battle After Another", the Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller It blends satire, adrenaline, and an uncomfortable look at authoritarianism in the United States. It came in as the favorite with nine nominations and ended up winning. four Golden Globes: best comedy or musical film, best director, best screenplay and best supporting actress.
Anderson, who for years has been a regular in the nominations without that always translating into awards, finally took home the double of best director and best screenplayOn stage, he ironically acknowledged that debt to the cinema of the 70s, claiming that throughout his career he has “stolen from many people”, referring to his film influences.
In the interpretive section, Teyana Taylor was imposed as Best Supporting Actress Thanks to her role in "Battle After Battle." Surprised to hear her name called, she dedicated her speech to present and future Black girls and women in the industry, asserting that their sensitivity and artistic ambition are not an obstacle, but rather something that should have a place at the heart of Hollywood.
The film also had a strong presence in the comedy acting nominations, with Leonardo DiCaprio y Chase Infiniti Among the nominees, although in those categories the awards went to other titles. Despite this, Anderson's film remained the focus of conversation that night, both because of its success and because of the contrast between its political message and a ceremony that was generally quite restrained in that regard.
Hamnet and the weight of drama at the 2026 Golden Globes
The award to best dramatic film fell on "Hamnet"Directed by Chloe Zhao based on the novel by Maggie O'FarrellThe film reimagines the figure of William Shakespeare through the grief and perspective of his wife, played by Jessie Buckley, which was also recognized with the Golden Globe best dramatic actress.
The double triumph of "Hamnet" reinforces Buckley's position as one of the most respected actresses of her generation, focused on challenging projects rather than outright stardom. The film shares the awards with equally established names, such as Stellan Skarsgard, winner of the award to best supporting actor for "Sentimental Value", and with stars in full bloom such as Timothée Chalamet.
The category of best dramatic actor He opted for the Brazilian Wagner Moura, protagonist of "The Secret Agent"Her performance in this thriller set in the 30s, which blends vampires, horror, and a very direct reflection on racism in the United States, prevailed over rivals such as Oscar Isaac ("Frankenstein") or Michael B. Jordan ("The Sinners").
Beyond the award-winning titles, this year's drama section left a feeling of openness towards less conventional cinematography and proposalsAlongside "Hamnet" and "The Secret Agent," works by [author's name] were also nominated. Guillermo del Toro, Jafar Panahi o Joachim TrierThis confirms that the change in structure and voters of the Globes has broadened the radar beyond the major studios.
The secret agent, the K-pop warriors and the setback for Sirat
In the category of best foreign language filmThe Golden Globe went to "The Secret Agent" ("O Agente Secreto"), from the Brazilian Kleber Mendonça Son, thus completing an almost perfect night after the award to Wagner Moura as best dramatic actor. The film, an unclassifiable thriller that combines genre and social commentary, beat out highly regarded European and Asian productions.
Among the candidates, one stood out in particular «Sirat», a Spanish film directed by Oliver Lax and one of the great European hopes of the season. He was a contender for both the award and non-english speaking film like to original soundtrack, with a score by kangding rayBut it ultimately left the gala without a statuette, surpassed by "The Secret Agent" in the international category and by "The sinners" in the music.
The Golden Globe to best soundtrack fell on Ludwig Göransson for her work in "Sinners," a decision that television audiences could not see live because the award ceremony for this category was excluded from the broadcast. time problemsThis year, the organization opted to leave some sections for online clips, which generated some unease in part of the music community.
Where there was no room for controversy was in the animation: "The K-pop Warriors" ("KPop Demon Hunters") He took the double. best animated film y best original songIts main theme, «Golden»The score, composed by an international team of composers, confirmed the film's status as a global phenomenon, reinforced by its impressive box office figures. Netflix.
The combination of Brazil's triumph in international cinema and the prominence of a Korean-rooted animated production reinforces that image of a more prestigious Golden Globes. diverse and attentive to global marketsalthough American productions continue to occupy a large part of the lineup.
The weight of the box office and the new awards map
One of the distinctive features of the new era of the Golden Globes is the award for “cinematic and box office achievement”A category designed to recognize films that have been box office hits without fully fitting the traditional awards profile. In 2026, that recognition went to "The sinners"Directed by Ryan Coogler, who also won the aforementioned Golden Globe best soundtrack.
This film, which combines horror, vampires, and racial critique in the context of 30s America, beat out blockbusters like a new installment of "Avatar", the automotive project "F1: The Movie", the sequel "Zootopia 2" or "Mission: Impossible - Final Judgment." Coogler's victory reinforces the idea that voters seek to reward not only economic success, but also proposals that bring a certain personality to the big spectacle.
Meanwhile, the institutional redesign of the Globes continues to be marked by the transition from the old Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) towards the present Golden Globe Foundation, with the production of the gala in the hands of Dick clark productionsThis change, motivated by the credibility crisis of previous years, has led to an expansion of the voter base and a greater presence of professionals from various European and Latin American countries.
This rebalancing is evident both in the selection of films and in the final awards decisions. The presence of European titles in the drama category (such as the Norwegian film) "Sentimental value"), the growing weight of productions in other languages and the recognition of proposals with a strong link to streaming are part of that new landscape.
Television: Adolescence, The Pitt and The Studio dominate the season
While the conversation in film revolved around Paul Thomas Anderson, in television the most frequently mentioned name was that of "Adolescence"The British miniseries, available on Netflix, swept away four prizes: best miniseries or TV movie, best actor ( Stephen Graham), best supporting actress ( Erin Doherty) and best supporting actor ( Owen Cooper).
Graham once again confirmed his reputation as one of the most versatile performers in British drama, while Owen CooperAt just 16 years old, he became the youngest actor to win a Golden Globe Her performance was a milestone that did not go unnoticed. Erin Doherty, for her part, consolidated her definitive leap to the forefront after her previous work in prestigious series.
In the category of best drama series, The award went to "The Pitt", a medical drama produced by HBO Max that also won a Golden Globe Best Actor in a Drama Series a Noah WyleThe veteran actor, historically closely linked to the hospital drama genre, thus returned to the center of the international spotlight.
The big winner in comedy was «The Studio», a satire about the entertainment industry that won the award for best comedy or musical series and of Best Actor all with Seth Rogen. In parallel, John Smart He added another Golden Globe to his list of accolades thanks to "Hacks", consolidating an almost unstoppable streak in recent television comedy.
Rhea Seehorn's big moment and the momentum of Pluribus
One of the most talked-about moments of the gala came when Rhea Seehorn She went up on stage to collect the Golden Globe. best actress in a drama series by "Pluribus"After years of praise for her work in "Better Call Saul" without it translating into major awards, the actress finally saw her talent recognized in a production conceived as a showcase for her.
The series, created by Vince GilliganIt has become a phenomenon among critics and television fans, and Seehorn's award was felt almost as a collective act of redress. His speech, grateful yet very spontaneous, was one of the most moving moments of the night, accompanied by a particularly warm ovation in the hall, where [name of person] was also warmly applauded. Julia Roberts in her role as a top-tier presenter.
In the other television categories, familiar names from the awards circuit also stood out. Michelle Williams He won the Golden Globe best actress in a miniseries or television film by "Dying for Sex", while the television comedy category was capped off with the third consecutive victory of John Smart by "Hacks".
The television awards were completed with recognitions for live comedy and the audio format: Ricky Gervais obtained the award best stand-up performance for its special "Mortality", and "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" was chosen as best podcast, reflecting the Globes' commitment to integrating new formats into its awards list.
Presenter, red carpet, and a less political gala
The comedian once again hosted the ceremony. Nikki Glazer, who returned as master of ceremonies after the warm reception the previous year. Her opening monologue played on the very relevance of the awards at a turbulent time globally, and she starred in one of the musical numbers of the night, based on the success of "The K-pop warriors".
Although there were touches of criticism and some references to the American political situation, the gala generally remained a success. much less combative than in other editions. The most clearly politically charged interventions came from guests such as Mark Ruffalo o Wanda Sykes, who wore pins in remembrance of René Mackil, a woman shot by an immigration agent, and they used her presence to underline the need for reforms.
On the red carpet, the celebrity display He was a regular at the Golden Globes. Names like Jennifer Lopez, Ayo Edebiri, Adam Brody y Leighton Meester, Elle Fanning o Renate Reinve, in addition to a long list of award presenters that included George Clooney, Amanda Seyfried, Ana de Armas, Kevin Hart o Wanda Sykes, among many others.
For Spanish viewers, the gala could be followed via Movistar Plus+which offered a special broadcast with a pre-show, live coverage of the red carpet, and a full broadcast of the ceremony starting at 2:00 AM. This setup, despite the late hour, confirms that interest in these awards remains strong in Europe.
Between the domain of "One battle after another", the dramatic solidity of "Hamnet", the Brazilian brace of "The Secret Agent", the animated phenomenon of "The K-pop warriors" and the televised plenary session of "Adolescence"The 2026 Golden Globes have drawn a diverse map of winners, more internationally open and very attentive to the impact of streaming, in which the Spanish presence with «Sirat» It falls just short of the award but confirms that European and Latin American cinema are now playing on equal footing in the great global conversation of awards season.
