Timothée Chalamet is tipped to secure his first Golden Globe at the 2026 ceremony, with his performance in 'Marty Supreme' propelling him ahead of Leonardo DiCaprio in the best actor category. The win would cap a dominant night for Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another', which emerged as the frontrunner for the Oscars after a strong showing at the Globes.
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' was shut out of major awards, winning only two Globes – for cinematic and box office achievement and original score – both considered consolation prizes. Coogler's omission from the screenplay category sparked backlash, though the Oscars and Baftas separate original and adapted screenplays, offering a potential corrective.
Jessie Buckley is a lock for best actress for her role in 'Hamnet', while Teyana Taylor's supporting actress win for 'One Battle After Another' makes her a strong favourite, likely shutting out Ariana Grande. Rose Byrne won the comedy/musical category for 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You', further dimming Cynthia Erivo's chances.
The Globes' rebranding appeared successful, with international films like 'The Secret Agent' earning surprise wins. Wagner Moura took best actor for the Brazilian film, mirroring Fernanda Torres's upset last year. However, the ceremony faced criticism for production missteps, including a lack of film clips in the first hour and awkward music cues.
