83rd Golden Globe Nominees Announced... PTA's 'One Battle After Another' Predicted to Sweep 9 Categories, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Aiming for 2 Wins

The first gateway to the 2026 Oscars has opened. Master Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA) has taken the early lead in the awards season, while an animation based on K-pop has successfully entered the Golden Globes.

On the 8th (local time), the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) officially announced the nominees for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.

◆ PTA's Return, Overwhelming 9 Nominations

This year's main character was undoubtedly Paul Thomas Anderson. His new film 'One Battle After Another' has aimed for a remarkable 9 trophies in the film category, earning the honor of most nominations.

Following him, Joachim Trier's family drama 'Sentimental Value' received 8 nominations, while Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reunited for 'Sinners', which garnered 7 nominations, indicating a fierce three-way battle.

◆ 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters' Captures Both Animation and Music

Notably, Netflix's animation 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters' has made significant strides. This work has been nominated for Best Animated Feature alongside strong competitors such as 'Zootopia 2', 'Elio', 'Arko', 'Demon Slayer', and 'Little Amelie'. Additionally, the theme song 'Golden' has also been nominated for Best Original Song.

◆ Chloe Zhao Makes History

Chloe Zhao, director of 'Hamnet', has become the fourth female director in history to be nominated for the Golden Globe Best Director award more than once, following Barbra Streisand, Jane Campion, and Kathryn Bigelow, marking another milestone.

◆ Major Category Nominees (Drama & Musical/Comedy)

• Best Motion Picture - Drama: 'Frankenstein', 'Hamnet', 'It Was Just an Accident', 'The Secret Agent', 'Sentimental Value', 'Sinners'

• Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy: 'Blue Moon', 'Bugonia', 'Marty Supreme', 'No Other Choice', 'Nouvelle Vague', 'One Battle After Another'

• Major Anticipated Works: The musical film 'Wicked: For Good' and Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'Frankenstein' have also each received 5 nominations, showcasing their strength.

In the TV category, the murder duo of Steve Martin and Martin Short has set a record by being nominated for 5 consecutive years, while Selena Gomez has been nominated for 4 consecutive years. This awards ceremony has seen a total of 27 actors nominated for their first Golden Globe, signaling a generational shift.

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on CBS and will also be streamed on Paramount+.