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Golden Globe 2026 Nominations
The Golden Globes will announce the 2026 nominees at 8:15 a.m. ET on CBSNews.com. Networks and sites such as ABC and industry trades plan to carry the livestream so fans can see each category read in real time.
Viewers can expect the usual spread of film and television awards that cover drama comedy or musical animation and more. Studios will push their strongest titles into these races to lock in momentum before the rest of awards season.
Film Categories to Watch
Film drama will likely center on serious prestige releases that arrive late in the year along with a few breakout hits from earlier months. These slots usually mix festival favorites and bigger studio projects that chase Oscars as well.
Film comedy or musical will highlight lighter crowd pleasers that still won praise from critics. Musicals franchise sequels and sharp original comedies tend to fill this branch together with star heavy vehicles.
Television Categories to Expect
Television drama should again feature premium cable and streaming titles with strong writing and big performances. New seasons of Emmy winning shows plus fresh critical hits usually stand in front here.
Television comedy will focus on series with distinctive voices tight ensembles and clear audience love. Returning favorites and buzzy new half hour shows often split the category.
Other likely Categories
Animated feature remains a key slot for major studio releases and sometimes acclaimed international projects. Family films that perform well in theaters often show up here.
Limited series and anthology entries will draw from crime stories historical dramas and high concept character pieces from the past year. These projects usually feature star driven casts in short runs.
What this nominations day means
When the nominations finally go public the list will signal which films and shows have real momentum heading into the rest of awards season. Studios networks and streamers will quickly shift campaigns around whatever the Hollywood Foreign Press Association chooses to highlight.
Disclaimer
This article summarizes publicly available information regarding the Golden Globe 2026 nomination announcement. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, CBS News, or any participating networks. Predictions or category expectations are speculative and may differ from the final official nominations.
