'One Battle After Another' leads 2026 Golden Globe nominations; podcast category debuts

The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards will take place Sunday night, with director Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" leading the film field with nine nominations. Comedian Nikki Glaser returns to host the ceremony, which will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ in the United States.

Anderson's film is competing in several major categories, including Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay. "Sentimental Value" followed closely with eight nominations, while "Sinners" earned seven.

In the television categories, "The White Lotus" leads the pack with six nominations. "Adolescence" secured five nods, while "Only Murders in the Building" and "Severance" each received four.

This year’s awards will debut a brand-new category for best podcast. A star-studded lineup of presenters is scheduled to appear, including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Chris Pine, and Lalisa Manobal.

Produced by Dick Clark Productions, the event will be broadcast to more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.

The Golden Globes’ introduction of a "Best Podcast" category represents a calculated pivot toward institutional relevance in an era of shifting media consumption. This strategic expansion serves as a formal acknowledgment that traditional accolades must integrate burgeoning digital formats to capture younger demographics and mitigate audience attrition in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.

The recruitment of comedian Nikki Glaser as host, complemented by a high-profile roster of presenters, is less a stylistic choice than a tactical maneuver to bridge the gap between linear television and social media. In an increasingly fragmented market, the organizers are prioritizing the curation of "viral moments" as a primary metric for success, seeking to maximize the event's digital footprint beyond the broadcast itself.

Furthermore, the ceremony highlights a deepening trend of vertical integration and media consolidation. The fact that producer Dick Clark Productions shares a parent company with The Hollywood Reporter—a primary arbiter of industry news—underscores the tightening links between production entities and the outlets that cover them. While such corporate synergies offer clear commercial advantages, they inevitably raise questions concerning journalistic objectivity and the transparency of the awards process.

Ultimately, after years of institutional scandal and eroded prestige, every strategic shift currently being implemented by the Golden Globes is a move toward brand rehabilitation. Each decision is a calibrated attempt to restore the organization’s credibility and fortify its standing within the competitive global awards circuit.

While the event was primarily a moment of cultural entertainment for the Vietnamese diaspora, the appearance of Lalisa Manobal (Lisa of Blackpink) as a presenter was a standout highlight. Seeing a global Asian icon standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Hollywood legends like George Clooney and Julia Roberts resonated deeply, especially with younger Vietnamese-Americans. For many, it serves as a powerful symbol of growing Asian representation and visibility within the American mainstream.