Globes Nominees: 'One Battle' and 'Sinners' Set for Showdown
The 2026 Golden Globe nominations are in, and two powerhouse films are leading the charge. A star-studded black comedy is racking up nods across the board, but a stylish vampire horror isn't far behind. Discover which films and stars are poised for a big night at the awards.
The field for the upcoming Golden Globes has been set, and it comes as no surprise that one film has pulled ahead of the pack. Paul Thomas Anderson's latest project, One Battle After Another, has emerged as the year's most-recognized picture. However, it faces stiff competition from another critically acclaimed feature, Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which also secured a formidable number of nods.
Anderson's Dark Comedy Sweeps the Nominations
Garnering an impressive total of nine nominations, One Battle After Another is the clear favorite heading into the ceremony. The adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland earned recognition in nearly every major category. Its nominations include Best Motion Picture (Comedy), Best Director for Anderson, and acting honors for its star-studded cast. Leonardo DiCaprio is up for Best Actor (Comedy), while Chase Infiniti received a nod for Best Actress (Comedy).
The supporting cast was also heavily celebrated, with both Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn competing for Best Supporting Actor (Comedy) and Teyana Taylor earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Comedy). The film, a black comedy about a former revolutionary (DiCaprio) and his daughter (Infiniti) on the run from a corupt federal agent (Penn), also picked up nominations for Best Screenplay and Best Original Score. Its widespread praise is reflected in its current standing as the highest-rated movie of the year on Metacritic.
Coogler's Vampire Tale Bites into Major Categories
Not to be outdone, Ryan Coogler's Sinners made a major splash with several key nominations. The vampire horror film, set in 1932, will compete for Best Motion Picture in the Drama category. Coogler himself is in the running for Best Director, and his frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan is nominated for Best Actor (Drama).
The film's technical and artistic achievements were also acknowledged with nominations for Best Original Score and Best Original Song. Furthermore, it landed a spot in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category, a testament to its popular and critical success. This recognition continues a welcome trend of awards bodies honoring the horror genre, following the success of films like The Substance at last year's ceremonies.
While the two leading films couldn't be more different in tone and subject matter, their duel for the top prizes makes for an exciting awards season. Both Anderson and Coogler have delivered powerful work, setting the stage for a memorable night where either filmmaker could walk away a major winner.