Daijiworld Media Network – Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Jan 15: The 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held on January 12, 2026, celebrated powerful storytelling and standout performances, with One Battle After Another and Adolescence emerging as the biggest winners of the night. The ceremony largely steered clear of political commentary, keeping the focus firmly on creative excellence across film and television.

In the film categories, Hamnet won Best Film – Drama, while One Battle After Another bagged Best Film – Musical or Comedy, making it the most successful film of the evening. Paul Thomas Anderson earned Best Director and Best Screenplay honours for the film.

Among acting awards, Wagner Moura won Best Male Actor (Drama) for The Secret Agent, while Jessie Buckley claimed Best Female Actor (Drama) for Hamnet. Timothée Chalamet took home Best Male Actor (Musical or Comedy) for Marty Supreme, and Rose Byrne won Best Female Actor (Musical or Comedy) for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.

On the television front, Adolescence dominated the limited series categories, winning Best Television Limited Series, along with acting honours for Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty. The Pitt was named Best Television Series – Drama, while The Studio won Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

Other notable winners included Ricky Gervais for Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television (Mortality), Ludwig Göransson for Best Original Score (Sinners), and K Pop: Demon Hunters for Best Animated Film.

Observers noted that the 2026 Golden Globes stood out for prioritising storytelling and performance over controversy. The strong showing by international cinema, limited series and genre-diverse films reflected the changing landscape of global entertainment and audience tastes.