The 2026 Golden Globes nominations were revealed Monday morning, honoring the best in film and television over the last year.

“One Battle After Another,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet” and “Frankenstein” led the pack of the nominated movies, while the TV shows that resonated the most with the Globes voting body were “The White Lotus,” “Adolescence,” “Severance” and “The Studio.”

Meanwhile, A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Timothée Chalamet, Julia Roberts, Adam Scott, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and Glen Powell scored nods for their performances.

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations delivered several surprises that immediately sparked conversation across Hollywood. Among the biggest shocks were the exclusion of Wicked: For Good from Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Sydney Sweeney’s failure to receive an acting nomination for Christy.

1. ‘Wicked: For Good’ Missed the Major Best Picture Category

One of the biggest surprises was Wicked: For Good failing to receive a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The film had plenty of recognition elsewhere, making its absence from the main category particularly striking. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both received acting nominations, while the movie also earned recognition for its original songs and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.

2. Cynthia Erivo Still Earned Major Recognition

Although the movie itself missed Best Motion Picture, Cynthia Erivo remained in the awards conversation. She received a nomination for Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Her recognition demonstrated that voters were willing to celebrate individual performances even while leaving the overall movie outside the category.

3. Ariana Grande Was Also Nominated for ‘Wicked: For Good’

Ariana Grande wasn’t completely shut out either. She received a supporting-actress nomination for her performance as Glinda. That created an unusual situation in which two major stars from the same movie were recognized individually, while the movie itself missed the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy lineup.

4. Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Christy’ Snub Became Another Huge Shock

Sydney Sweeney was one of the most talked-about omissions from the film nominations. Despite strong reviews for her performance as real-life boxer Christy Martin in Christy, she did not receive a Golden Globe acting nomination. Her absence surprised observers who had expected the performance to remain part of the awards conversation.

5. ‘Christy’ Failed to Give Sweeney the Awards Boost Many Expected

Sweeney’s performance had generated significant attention before the nominations were announced. However, Golden Globe voters ultimately left her outside the Best Female Actor – Drama lineup. That made her omission particularly notable because the role represented a major dramatic performance rather than a conventional comedy or supporting appearance.

6. ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Also Missed Best Motion Picture – Drama

Another major blockbuster disappointment involved Avatar: Fire and Ash. Despite the enormous profile of the franchise, the film failed to secure a nomination in the Best Motion Picture – Drama category. It did, however, receive recognition in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category.

7. ‘Superman’ Was Another High-Profile Absence

James Gunn’s Superman also failed to receive major Golden Globe recognition. Considering the film’s cultural profile and commercial attention, its lack of significant nominations became another notable omission from the 2026 list.

8. Jennifer Lopez Also Experienced a Major Awards Disappointment

Jennifer Lopez’s performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman was another notable omission. The film did not receive recognition from the Golden Globes, adding another high-profile name to an awards season filled with unexpected exclusions.

9. Julia Roberts Delivered One of the Biggest Surprises

The nominations weren’t only about snubs. Julia Roberts unexpectedly earned recognition for After the Hunt, despite the movie receiving a mixed critical response after its Venice Film Festival debut. Her nomination became one of the most notable surprises announced alongside the unexpected omissions.

10. The Golden Globes Created a Very Different Awards-Season Picture

The nominations suggested that voters were moving beyond some of the most obvious blockbuster and celebrity contenders. One Battle After Another led all films with nine nominations, followed by Sentimental Value with eight and Sinners with seven. The results immediately created new questions about which movies and performers might gain momentum later in awards season.

FAQs

1. Was ‘Wicked: For Good’ nominated for Best Motion Picture?

No. Wicked: For Good was notably excluded from Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, despite receiving several other nominations.

2. Did Cynthia Erivo receive a Golden Globe nomination?

Yes. Cynthia Erivo received a nomination for her performance in Wicked: For Good.

3. Did Ariana Grande receive a Golden Globe nomination?

Yes. Ariana Grande was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Wicked: For Good.

4. Why was Sydney Sweeney’s nomination absence surprising?

Sweeney was widely discussed as a contender for her acclaimed performance as boxer Christy Martin in Christy, but she ultimately received no Golden Globe acting nomination.

5. What movie did Sydney Sweeney star in for the awards conversation?

She played real-life boxer Christy Martin in the biographical sports drama Christy.

6. Was ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ nominated for Best Drama?

No. The film missed the Best Motion Picture – Drama category, although it was recognized for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.

7. Which film led the 2026 Golden Globe nominations?

One Battle After Another led the film nominations with nine total nominations.

8. Who hosted the 2026 Golden Globes?

Nikki Glaser hosted the 2026 Golden Globe ceremony, which took place on January 11, 2026.