Golden Globes 2026: Can One Battle After Another Dominate Like La La Land?
The 83rd Golden Globes approach with One Battle After Another positioned for a potential sweep across multiple categories. Will this dominance help or hurt the film's Oscar chances, echoing La La Land's 2017 trajectory?
Back in early 2017, La La Land looked unstoppable heading into Oscar season. Then it swept seven Golden Globes, including Best Picture Comedy or Musical and both lead acting prizes. The backlash started immediately. Now One Battle After Another finds itself in a similar spot for the 83rd Golden Globes, celebrating 2025's films. The question becomes whether this dominance signals triumph or trouble ahead.
Picture Categories Set Stage for Major Battles
The Comedy or Musical race pits One Battle After Another against Marty Supreme in what should be the evening's most competitive showdown. P.T. Anderson's film appears stronger with Globe voters, though Timothée Chalamet's performance in Marty Supreme could drive voters toward that choice. The other nominees - Blue Moon, Bugonia, No Other Choice, and Nouvelle Vague - face long odds.
Drama presents a different challenge entirely. Hamnet and Sinners both threaten One Battle After Another's overall dominance. NEON pushes three international features hoping for Oscar momentum. Netflix's Frankenstein remains a wild card after strong support from Hollywood Foreign Press members. The animated category sees KPop Demon Hunters battling Zootopia 2, while international films showcase NEON's unprecedented five-nominee presence.
Acting Races Reflect Broader Campaign Dynamics
Leonardo DiCaprio leads Comedy Actor predictions for One Battle After Another, though Chalamet could upset. Drama Actor looks wide open with Wagner Moura from The Secret Agent getting the edge over Michael B. Jordan's Sinners performance. The actress categories favor Jessie Buckley in Drama for Hamnet and Chase Infiniti in Comedy for One Battle After Another.
Supporting categories might determine the night's narrative. Stellan Skarsgård could win for Sentimental Value while Teyana Taylor represents One Battle After Another's sweep potential. These races often signal which films have real industry support versus surface-level buzz.
Technical Awards Could Seal Dominance
Paul Thomas Anderson looks set to win Director for One Battle After Another, continuing the film's march through major categories. Screenplay appears equally locked up, with Jonny Greenwood favored for Original Score. The new Cinematic Box Office Achievement category might go to Sinners, providing Ryan Coogler's film with consolation hardware.
The ceremony airs January 11, 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Whether One Battle After Another pulls a La La Land-style sweep remains the biggest question heading into Hollywood's most unpredictable night.