Key Takeaways:
- Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" leads the 83rd Golden Globe Awards with nine nominations
- Joachim Trier’s "Sentimental Value" and Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" follow with eight and seven nominations, respectively
- The Golden Globe nominations come amid a potentially seismic shift in the entertainment industry, with Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 billion
- The awards ceremony will take place on January 11, hosted by Nikki Glaser and airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+
- New this year is a best podcast category, with nominees including "Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard" and "Call Her Daddy"
Introduction to the Golden Globe Nominations
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards nominations were announced on Monday, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" leading the pack with nine nominations. The film, which is considered an Oscar favorite, has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, and the Golden Globe nominations have only added to its prestige. The nominations were revealed on CBSNews.com and on CBS News YouTube and TikTok channels, starting at 8:15 a.m. Eastern. The Golden Globes, a tattered but persistent rite in Hollywood, are coming on the heels of a potentially seismic shift in entertainment, with Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 billion.
The Nominations: A Breakdown
The nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, with "One Battle After Another" landing nods for its cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, and Chase Infiniti, as well as for Anderson’s screenplay and direction. The film is competing in the Globes’ category for comedy and musicals. Joachim Trier’s "Sentimental Value" followed closely behind with eight nominations, including nods for four of its actors: Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" also received seven nominations, including nods for box office achievement, best actor for Michael B. Jordan, and Coogler for best director.
Reactions from the Nominees
The nominees were quick to express their gratitude and excitement upon hearing the news. Teyana Taylor, who was nominated for her role in "One Battle After Another," said in a statement, "Thank you to the Golden Globes for this honor that has left me speechless and teary eyed… This morning’s call felt like divine confirmation that every step, every lesson, every battle had purpose." Amy Madigan, who was nominated for her role in "Weapons," also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I am incredibly moved to be recognized by the Golden Globes today for my work as ‘Aunt Gladys’ in Zach Cregger’s film WEAPONS… To receive this recognition is a true testament to Zach’s original vision, and the work of a truly remarkable filmmaking team."
The Impact of the Netflix Acquisition
The Golden Globe nominations come amid a potentially seismic shift in the entertainment industry, with Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 billion. The deal, which is still pending approval, would reshape Hollywood and put one of its most storied movie studios in the hands of the streaming giant. Both Warner Bros. and Netflix are prominent in this year’s awards season, with Warner Bros. having "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," and Netflix having contenders like Noah Baumbach’s "Jay Kelly" and Guillermo del Toro’s "Frankenstein." The proposed deal has stoked concern throughout the industry that Netflix might devote one of the most theatrical-focused studios to streaming.
The Rise of Neon
The studio that triumphed on the movie side of the Globe nominations was Neon. The indie specialty film company has emerged as a dominant force in international releases, winning a string of Palme d’Or awards at the Cannes Film Festival. Neon earned 21 nominations on Monday, including five of the six international film nominees. Some of those nominations came at the expense of some high-profile studio films, such as "Wicked: For Good," which was nominated for five awards but overlooked for an award it was presumed to be in contention for: best comedy or musical.
The New Best Podcast Category
For the first time, the Globes are giving a best podcast trophy. The inaugural nominees are "Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard," "Call Her Daddy," "Good Hang With Amy Poehler," "The Mel Robbins Podcast," "SmartLess," and NPR’s "Up First." Many of these nominees aren’t exactly outsiders to Hollywood, and they’ll mingle with a wide array of stars that the Globes, long known for packing their red carpet with A-listers, were sure to nominate. The nominees include Timothee Chalamet, Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts, Tessa Thompson, Jeremy Allen White, Emma Stone, and Ethan Hawke.
The Awards Ceremony
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 11, hosted by Nikki Glaser and airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Helen Mirren will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award in a separate prime-time special airing January 8. Sarah Jessica Parker will be honored with the Carol Burnett Award. The Globes were sold in 2023 to Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, a part of Penske Media, and a new, larger voting body of more than 300 people now vote on the awards. Nikki Glaser is returning as host, after winning good reviews for her first time emceeing the ceremony last year. Ratings were essentially unchanged, slightly dipping to 9.3 million viewers, according to Nielsen, from 9.4 million in 2024.
