> At a Glance
> – One Battle After Another and The White Lotus top the 2026 Golden Globe nominee list
> – Helen Mirren will accept the Cecil B. DeMille Award; Sarah Jessica Parker receives the Carol Burnett Award
> – Nikki Glaser returns as host after 2025 debut
> – Why it matters: Awards season kicks off with streaming hits and veteran stars in the spotlight
The race for 2026 Golden Globes glory is officially on, with One Battle After Another and The White Lotus leading a field packed with streaming favorites and fresh contenders.
Top Nominees
One Battle After Another and The White Lotus sit atop the nomination tally, setting up a showdown between two of television’s buzziest properties. Their dominance signals another strong year for prestige limited series and ensemble dramas.
Other headline nominees include:
- Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another
- Michael B. Jordan for Sinners
- Parker Posey for The White Lotus
Special Honors
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association will salute two legendary careers. Veteran actress Helen Mirren will pick up the Cecil B. DeMille Award for outstanding contributions to entertainment, while Sarah Jessica Parker receives the Carol Burnett Award for her trailblazing impact on television.
Comedian Nikki Glaser has officially signed on to host the ceremony, returning after her well-received 2025 debut where she delivered ten outfit changes and viral zingers about everyone from Timothée Chalamet to Benny Blanco.
Notable Absences and Milestones
Cynthia Erivo announced she will skip the gala despite a nomination for Wicked: For Good, though she called the recognition the “cherry on top” of the film’s success. Meanwhile, Amy Madigan celebrated her first Globe nod in 36 years for Weapons, calling the honor “a good giggle.”
Music star Teyana Taylor earned her first nominations in both music and film categories, describing the double recognition as “one answered prayer after another.”
Key Takeaways
- One Battle After Another and The White Lotus lead the pack heading into awards night
- Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker join a prestigious list of career-achievement recipients
- Host Nikki Glaser promises a mix of sharp jokes and A-list fashion moments
- Cynthia Erivo opts out of attending, while Amy Madigan and Teyana Taylor notch personal milestones
With streaming titles dominating the ballot and veteran stars sharing the spotlight, the 2026 Golden Globes are shaping up as a celebration of both fresh voices and enduring talent.
