The 83rd Golden Globe nominations, announced on December 8, reveal a competitive landscape for the upcoming awards season. While several critically acclaimed projects secured nods, some high-profile contenders were notably absent. This year’s omissions suggest a potentially unpredictable awards race in 2026.
Film Nominations: Drama and Comedy/Musical Categories
The Best Picture – Drama category features a mix of established and emerging titles: Sentimental Value, Sinners, Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just an Accident, and The Secret Agent.
In the Best Picture – Musical or Comedy category, nominees include One Battle After Another, Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, and Nouvelle Vague. These selections indicate a diverse range of tones and styles competing for recognition.
Television Nominations: Series and Limited Series
The Best Drama Series category includes The White Lotus, Severance, The Pitt, Pluribus, The Diplomat, and Slow Horses. These shows represent some of the most critically acclaimed and popular television projects of the year.
For Best Comedy Series, nominations went to Only Murders in the Building, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, and The Studio. The selection suggests a strong field of contenders in this popular genre.
Adolescence, All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, and The Girlfriend will compete in the Best Television Limited Series, Anthology, or Motion Picture category. This diverse lineup highlights the strength of episodic storytelling.
Key Snubs
While the nominations celebrate many projects, some absences stand out. The omission of Wicked: For Good from consideration is one of the most talked-about snubs, raising questions about the voting body’s preferences. Other potential contenders were left out, suggesting a highly competitive year where even well-regarded projects may be overlooked.
The Golden Globes remain a significant predictor of success in later awards shows, and these nominations set the stage for a potentially volatile season. The coming months will reveal whether the voting bodies’ choices align with broader critical and audience consensus.
