Golden Globes 2026: One Battle After Another Leads the Pack

It’s no shock to anyone following the awards circuit: One Battle After Another has stormed the 2026 Golden Globe nominations, coming out on top with nine nods. Hot on its heels, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has also made a strong showing, landing a spot among the year’s most recognised films.

Nine Nods for Anderson’s Black Comedy

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest, adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, has been the talk of the town. The film, a darkly comic tale, follows a former revolutionary played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who’s dragged out of hiding when he and his daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti) are hunted by a dodgy military officer, portrayed by Sean Penn. The film’s blend of sharp wit and biting satire has clearly struck a chord with critics and punters alike, earning it the highest Metacritic score of the year so far.

One Battle After Another has racked up nominations across the board: Best Motion Picture (Comedy), Best Director, Best Actor (Comedy) for DiCaprio, Best Actress (Comedy) for Infiniti, Best Supporting Actor (Comedy) for both Benicio del Toro and Penn, Best Supporting Actress (Comedy) for Teyana Taylor, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score. It’s a massive haul, and the film’s cast and crew are no doubt chuffed.

Sinners: Horror Makes a Comeback

Meanwhile, Sinners, set in 1932 and directed by Coogler, has made a splash in the drama categories. This vampire horror flick has been nominated for Best Motion Picture (Drama), with Michael B. Jordan up for Best Actor (Drama). Coogler himself is in the running for Best Director, and the film’s music and box office performance have also been recognised, with nods for Best Original Score, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, and Best Original Song.

It’s been a cracking year for horror, with the genre finally getting some love from the awards crowd. Last year, The Substance picked up several nominations at both the Globes and the Oscars, and now Sinners is keeping the momentum going. Horror fans will be stoked to see their favourites in the spotlight again.

Genre Standouts and Awards Season Buzz

While One Battle After Another and Sinners couldn’t be more different in style and tone, both have captured the attention of critics and audiences. Anderson’s offbeat comedy and Coogler’s moody horror are leading the charge this awards season, each bringing something fresh to the table. The competition is fierce, and it’s anyone’s guess who’ll walk away with the top gongs.

For those keen to keep up with what’s next, there’s still a stack of much-anticipated films set to hit screens in 2025. The awards race is far from over, and there’s plenty more to watch out for as the year unfolds.