Golden Globes 2026: “Sinners” Leads the Pack as Black Talent Dominates Major Categories

The nominations for the 83rd Golden Globes were unveiled on December 8, and the spotlight is burning bright on Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which landed an impressive seven nominations. But the buzz surrounding “Sinners” is only part of the story. Across film and television, some of the biggest names in Black entertainment delivered award-worthy work this year — and the Globes took notice.

“Sinners” is nominated for Best Picture – Drama, along with nods for Michael B. Jordan (Best Actor – Drama), Ryan Coogler (Best Director, Best Screenplay), Ludwig Göransson (Best Original Score), Best Original Song (“I Lied to You”), and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.

Here are more standout nominations shaping the conversation ahead of the January 11, 2026 ceremony:

The 83rd Annual #GoldenGlobes nominations are almost here!

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— Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) December 3, 2025

Film Categories

Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

• Tessa Thompson — Hedda

Best Performance By a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

• Dwayne Johnson — The Smashing Machine

Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

• Cynthia Erivo — Wicked: For Good

• Chase Infiniti — One Battle After Another

Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

• Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another

Television Categories

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

• Abbott Elementary

Best Performance By a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama

• Sterling K. Brown — Paradise

Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

• Ayo Edebiri — The Bear

Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

• Rashida Jones — Black Mirror

Best Performance By a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television

• Ashley Walters — Adolescence

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

• Kevin Hart — Kevin Hart: Acting My Age

Podcast Category

Best Podcast

• Up First (NPR)

With “Sinners” leading the race and celebrated talent across film, TV, and audio earning recognition, the 2026 Golden Globes are shaping up to be one of the most competitive — and culturally resonant — award shows in years.