Golden Globes: the gala that relaunches the awards season

The 83rd edition of the Golden Globes 2026 It has brought these awards back into the media spotlight and has once again confirmed their role as a key indicator of the Oscars. The ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, resulted in a wide distribution of awards, but with a clear sense of a historic night for both American and European film and television.

At a gala where a combination of Internal reforms, new categories, and a strong presence of international talentTwo titles have set the standard: One battle after another, by Paul Thomas Anderson, who has been a huge hit in comedy or musicals, and HamnetThe adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's book, which has been crowned best drama film. On television, the youth phenomenon Adolescence has been the big name, accompanied by solid victories from The Pitt y The Studio.

A key gala to kick off awards season

The awards were presented on Sunday, January 11 The ceremony took place at the now-classic Beverly Hilton venue, with the red carpet moved to Wilshire Avenue due to hotel renovations. It began at 20:00 PM Eastern Time (02:00 AM Monday in Spain) and could be followed live on [platform name missing]. CBS and Paramount+ in the US, TNT and HBO Max in Latin America, and Movistar+ in Spain, which also offered coverage of the red carpet starting an hour earlier.

The comedian Nikki GlaserThe host, who returned as master of ceremonies, opened an evening marked by a relaxed tone but with less political content than usual. There were, however, occasional jabs at current events, jokes at the expense of executives from platforms like Netflix, and nods to the industry, in a gala that is shaping up to be the first major test of the season leading up to the awards. Oscaruseful for understanding the Differences between Golden Globes and Oscars.

Golden Eve and honorary awards: the start of the party

The celebrations began days earlier with the call Golden Eve, a pre-event event in which tribute was paid to two key figures in audiovisual media. Sarah Jessica Parker She received the Carol Burnett Award for her contribution to television thanks, among other works, to Sex and the Citywhile Helen Mirren She was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award in recognition of a film career that has made her one of the great European figures in Hollywood.

This pre-gala underscored the importance of the established career paths in an edition that, at the same time, has broken records for youth among its winners, especially in the television field, with the meteoric rise of the cast of Adolescence.

The big winners in film: from political satire to literary drama

In the film section, The big winner of the night was One battle after anotherPaul Thomas Anderson's film, a hybrid of political satire and action cinema that X-rays contemporary authoritarianism in the US, arrived at the gala with nine nominations and confirmed the predictions by winning four Golden Globes.

The film won the award for best comedy or musical film, in addition to the awards to Best Director and Best Screenplay for Paul Thomas AndersonThe film, which had already been considered a favorite since the nominations were announced, also saw its cast recognized with a Golden Globe. Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor, for her role in the story set in a Beverly Hills that is as glamorous as it is poisoned.

On the other major front, that of drama, the Golden Globe to best dramatic film fell back into HamnetDirected by Chloé Zhao, this adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel focuses on Agnes, William Shakespeare's wife, and the family tragedy surrounding the playwright. The film not only won the top prize but also brought Jessie Buckley the Golden Globe to best dramatic actress for a performance that has been described as one of the most intense of the year.

Starring: Chalamet, Byrne, Moura and Buckley

The main acting categories resulted in a distribution of awards that strengthens the chances of several names in the Oscar race. In comedy or musical, Timothée Chalamet He won the Golden Globe best actor by Marty Supremewhere he plays the eccentric table tennis champion Marty Reisman. His victory, at age 30, makes him one of the youngest performers to win in this category and places him at the center of all the predictions.

In the same category, the award to best actress in a comedy or musical It was for Rose Byrne by If I could, I'd kick you. (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You), a comedy with bitter touches that has allowed the Australian actress to display a physical and emotional range that has been highly praised by critics.

In drama, the Golden Globe to best actor It fell to the Brazilian Wagner Moura for their work in The secret agent (The Secret Agent), a political thriller that also triumphed in the category of best foreign language filmThis double recognition consolidates the international projection of the Latin American film, which has competed strongly against European productions.

The aforementioned Jessie Buckley The leading quartet was completed with his Globe a best dramatic actress by Hamnet, prevailing against formidable rivals such as Renate Reinsve by Sentimental value o Julia Roberts by Witch huntTheir victory reinforces the alliance between European auteur cinema and major Hollywood awards campaigns.

Star-studded cast: Skarsgård and Teyana Taylor steal the supporting roles

Among the supporting actors, the Golden Globe to best supporting actor It was for Stellan Skarsgård by Sentimental value (Sentimental Value), the drama by Norwegian director Joachim Trier, which was also a strong contender in other categories. The veteran Swedish actor won in a field that included Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn, both nominated by One battle after another, in addition to Jacob Elordi by Frankenstein y Paul Mescal by Hamnet.

In the women's section, Teyana Taylor She created one of the most emotional moments when she received the Golden Globe. best supporting actress for their work in One battle after anotherHer speech, focused on the representation of Black women and the importance of occupying visible spaces in the industry, was one of the most talked about of the night and added a layer of social commentary to a gala that, in general, was less politicized than in previous years.

The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value and Sirat: the focus on international cinema

The category of best foreign language film There was a clear winner: The secret agent (Brazil)which beat out European and Middle Eastern productions. The Brazilian film, which combines political intrigue and espionage tension, achieved a double win by also taking home the award for best actor for Wagner Moura.

Among the candidates, the presence of Sirat, the Spanish film by Oliver Laxe, who arrived at the ceremony with a nomination in this category and in original soundtrackAlthough she ultimately did not win the Golden Globe, her appearance at the gala strengthens her international visibility and allows her to continue advancing in the awards season, including the selection process for the Oscars, where she has already passed preliminary cuts.

Along with the Spanish film, the trio of European candidates was completed A simple accident, by the Franco-Iranian Jafar Panahi, and the Norwegian Sentimental valueA critical favorite, it garnered at least one key accolade with the award for Stellan Skarsgård. The Tunisian film was also nominated. Hind's voice, applauded in Venice, and the Korean title There is no other option., which turned the category into a showcase of the diversity of world cinema.

Music, animation and box office: an expanding awards ecosystem

In the musical field, the soundtrack was chosen in favor of Ludwig Göransson for their work in The sinners (Sinners), a proposal that mixes horror, vampires and a critique of racism in the US of the 30s. The Swedish composer prevailed over heavyweights such as Alexandre Desplat (Frankenstein), Max Richter (Hamnet) either Jonny Greenwood, responsible for the score of One battle after another.

The Golden Globe to best original song fell back into “Golden”, central theme of the animated film KPop Demon Hunters (The K-pop warriors), which also won the award to best animated filmThe double win confirms the strength of the K-pop phenomenon in the film and music fields as well, and points to a strong appeal among young audiences in both Asia and Europe.

In parallel, the category of cinematic and box office achievementDesigned to highlight the year's biggest commercial successes, it was for The sinnersRyan Coogler's film, which was already one of the most talked-about titles on the billboard, saw its cultural impact and box office performance recognized, establishing itself as one of the key productions of the year at the intersection of genre cinema and social commentary.

Television: Adolescence, The Pitt and The Studio dominate the landscape

While film shared the spotlight among several titles, television's narrative was clearer. The Golden Globe to best drama series It was for The Pitt, an intense portrait of a healthcare system at its limit, while The Studio prevailed in best comedy or musical series with his unique perspective on the workings of a large audiovisual production company.

The category of best miniseries, anthology series or television film It had a clear winner: AdolescenceThe Netflix drama about a teenager accused of murder. The production, which already swept the Emmys, added the top Golden Globe and completed a historic night with several acting awards, confirming its status as a global phenomenon.

Youth records and multi-award-winning casts on the small screen

In the dramatic categories of acting, Noah Wyle He won the Golden Globe best actor in a drama series by The PittThus, she adds another major accolade to her previous wins at other television awards. On the women's side, Rhea Seehorn She was distinguished as best dramatic actress by Pluribus, a series with a political background that has grown thanks to word of mouth and critical acclaim.

In comedy, Seth Rogen was elected best actor by The Studiowhile Jean Smart was imposed as best actress in a comedy or musical series by Hacksconsolidating her status as a grande dame of contemporary television.

The big story of the night, however, came with the cast of AdolescenceThe series won a Golden Globe. best miniseries and completed a quartet of prizes with the victories of Stephen Graham (best actor in a miniseries or television film), Erin Doherty (best supporting actress in television) and Owen Cooper, who won the award best supporting actor in television and became the youngest performer to win in this category, at just 16 years old.

Latin America and Europe, very present in the television nominations

In television drama, the presence of Latin American and European actors was notable. The Mexican Diego Luna She competed again for her role in AndorWhile the list of nominees for best dramatic actress included heavyweight names such as Bella Ramsey by The Last of Us, Keri Russell by The diplomat and the one itself Helen Mirren in a crime-themed production.

In the comedy categories, titles with a good presence in Spain and the rest of Europe such as The Bear, Only murders in the building, Abbott College o Nobody wants this They accumulated nominations, reflecting the strong consumption of American series on global platforms available in the European market.

Stand-up comedy and podcasts: the new territories of the Golden Globe

One of the major new developments this year was the consolidation of categories that a few years ago would have seemed unthinkable in awards focused on traditional film and television. The Golden Globe to best stand-up comedy performance on television He took it away Ricky Gervais by Mortality, a special in which the British comedian once again skirts the boundaries of dark humor and political correctness.

For the first time, the voting body also incorporated the award for best podcast, which ended up in Good Hang with Amy PoehlerThe category recognizes the expansion of audio as a narrative and entertainment format, a field where Anglo-Saxon productions have a strong presence on platforms also consumed in Spain and the rest of Europe.

A relatively apolitical night, but one laden with symbols

Unlike other editions, the 2026 gala was characterized by a tone more focused on spectacle than on great political speechesApart from some ironic remarks by Nikki Glaser about the relevance of the awards in the face of current international turmoil, and gestures such as the pins worn by figures like Mark Ruffalo or Wanda SykesThe ceremony avoided turning into a rally.

However, several moments made it clear that the industry has not abandoned the social debate: from Teyana Taylor's words reclaiming the space for Black women on screen, to the recognition of films that address racism, authoritarianism, and social crises as The sinners o One battle after anotherAll of this is happening in a context where the former Hollywood Foreign Press Association has given way to a new, broader voting model, now in the hands of some 450 international journalists under the management of a private company.

A view from Spain and Europe

For Spanish and European audiences, this year's Golden Globes awards had several points of particular interest. On the one hand, the presence of Siratby Oliver LaxeAs Spain's representative in the international competition, although it came away empty-handed, it consolidates the position of Iberian auteur cinema in the global debate. On the other hand, the weight of productions with a strong following in Spain, such as Adolescence, The Bear, The White Lotus, Severance o The Last of Uswho arrived at the ceremony with several nominations.

The main platforms available in the Spanish market — from Netflix to HBO Max, including Disney+ and others — are behind a large part of the award-winning titles, making it easier for European viewers to quickly access the winners and nominees. This direct connection between the gala and the domestic catalog It reinforces the importance of the Golden Globes as a viewing guide for the months leading up to the Oscars.

With the awards now finalized, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards leave a stage where One battle after another y Hamnet They are now at the forefront of the race for this year's Grand Prix.while productions like Adolescence, The Pitt, The Studio o The secret agent They consolidate the strength of international television and film. Amid record-breaking youth, award-winning new formats like podcasts, and a growing presence of European and Latin American stories, the 2026 gala confirms that awards season is now played on a much broader playing field than we knew just a few years ago.