The road to the Oscars began in earnest this morning as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) unveiled the nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy-thriller, One Battle After Another, leading the cinematic field with a sweeping total of nine nominations.
The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary forced back into action, positioned itself as the immediate frontrunner for the 2026 awards season, dominating both major picture and acting categories. Its success puts Warner Bros. and Anderson’s most expensive film to date in a powerful position ahead of the televised ceremony on January 11, 2026.
The Dominance of the Dark Comedy
One Battle After Another, loosely based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, received a surprising placement in the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category, rather than Drama. This strategic categorization allows it to bypass heavy-hitting drama contenders like Frankenstein and the Norwegian family saga, Sentimental Value (which earned a close second with eight nominations).
The film’s nine nods span all major creative and acting fields:
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson
- Best Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Leonardo DiCaprio
The Acting Sweep: A Five-Star Ensemble
The film’s true strength was revealed in the acting categories, where it received an incredible five nominations for its star-studded ensemble:
- Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, playing “Ghetto” Pat Calhoun / Bob Ferguson, the ex-revolutionary.
- Chase Infiniti for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, making her film debut as Willa Ferguson.
- Benicio del Toro for Best Supporting Male Actor.
- Sean Penn for Best Supporting Male Actor, playing the antagonistic Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw.
- Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Female Actor, as the enigmatic Perfidia Beverly Hills.
This multiple acting recognition confirms the critical acclaim for Anderson’s ability to extract nuanced performances, even in a script described as a “screwball farcical resistance” thriller.
Television Frontrunners and Key Competition
While One Battle After Another commands the film nominations, the television side is led by familiar HBO prestige:
- The White Lotus once again dominated, leading all TV programs with six nominations, heavily focused on its ensemble cast in the supporting acting categories.
- Netflix miniseries Adolescence followed with five nominations, confirming the streaming giant’s power across film and television.
In the hotly contested Best Motion Picture – Drama category, the nominees are: Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just An Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners.
The Golden Globe ceremony, which will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second consecutive year, is scheduled to air live on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and will serve as the most crucial indicator yet of the films and performances favored for the upcoming Academy Awards.
The road to the Oscars began in earnest this morning as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) unveiled the nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy-thriller, One Battle After Another, leading the cinematic field with a sweeping total of nine nominations.
The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary forced back into action, positioned itself as the immediate frontrunner for the 2026 awards season, dominating both major picture and acting categories. Its success puts Warner Bros. and Anderson’s most expensive film to date in a powerful position ahead of the televised ceremony on January 11, 2026.
The Dominance of the Dark Comedy
One Battle After Another, loosely based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, received a surprising placement in the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category, rather than Drama. This strategic categorization allows it to bypass heavy-hitting drama contenders like Frankenstein and the Norwegian family saga, Sentimental Value (which earned a close second with eight nominations).
The film’s nine nods span all major creative and acting fields:
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson
- Best Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Leonardo DiCaprio
The Acting Sweep: A Five-Star Ensemble
The film’s true strength was revealed in the acting categories, where it received an incredible five nominations for its star-studded ensemble:
- Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, playing “Ghetto” Pat Calhoun / Bob Ferguson, the ex-revolutionary.
- Chase Infiniti for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, making her film debut as Willa Ferguson.
- Benicio del Toro for Best Supporting Male Actor.
- Sean Penn for Best Supporting Male Actor, playing the antagonistic Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw.
- Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Female Actor, as the enigmatic Perfidia Beverly Hills.
This multiple acting recognition confirms the critical acclaim for Anderson’s ability to extract nuanced performances, even in a script described as a “screwball farcical resistance” thriller.
Television Frontrunners and Key Competition
While One Battle After Another commands the film nominations, the television side is led by familiar HBO prestige:
- The White Lotus once again dominated, leading all TV programs with six nominations, heavily focused on its ensemble cast in the supporting acting categories.
- Netflix miniseries Adolescence followed with five nominations, confirming the streaming giant’s power across film and television.
In the hotly contested Best Motion Picture – Drama category, the nominees are: Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just An Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners.
The Golden Globe ceremony, which will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second consecutive year, is scheduled to air live on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and will serve as the most crucial indicator yet of the films and performances favored for the upcoming Academy Awards.
The road to the Oscars began in earnest this morning as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) unveiled the nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy-thriller, One Battle After Another, leading the cinematic field with a sweeping total of nine nominations.
The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary forced back into action, positioned itself as the immediate frontrunner for the 2026 awards season, dominating both major picture and acting categories. Its success puts Warner Bros. and Anderson’s most expensive film to date in a powerful position ahead of the televised ceremony on January 11, 2026.
The Dominance of the Dark Comedy
One Battle After Another, loosely based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, received a surprising placement in the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category, rather than Drama. This strategic categorization allows it to bypass heavy-hitting drama contenders like Frankenstein and the Norwegian family saga, Sentimental Value (which earned a close second with eight nominations).
The film’s nine nods span all major creative and acting fields:
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson
- Best Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Leonardo DiCaprio
The Acting Sweep: A Five-Star Ensemble
The film’s true strength was revealed in the acting categories, where it received an incredible five nominations for its star-studded ensemble:
- Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, playing “Ghetto” Pat Calhoun / Bob Ferguson, the ex-revolutionary.
- Chase Infiniti for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, making her film debut as Willa Ferguson.
- Benicio del Toro for Best Supporting Male Actor.
- Sean Penn for Best Supporting Male Actor, playing the antagonistic Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw.
- Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Female Actor, as the enigmatic Perfidia Beverly Hills.
This multiple acting recognition confirms the critical acclaim for Anderson’s ability to extract nuanced performances, even in a script described as a “screwball farcical resistance” thriller.
Television Frontrunners and Key Competition
While One Battle After Another commands the film nominations, the television side is led by familiar HBO prestige:
- The White Lotus once again dominated, leading all TV programs with six nominations, heavily focused on its ensemble cast in the supporting acting categories.
- Netflix miniseries Adolescence followed with five nominations, confirming the streaming giant’s power across film and television.
In the hotly contested Best Motion Picture – Drama category, the nominees are: Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just An Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners.
The Golden Globe ceremony, which will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second consecutive year, is scheduled to air live on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and will serve as the most crucial indicator yet of the films and performances favored for the upcoming Academy Awards.