Here's Absolutely Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Golden Globes

The 2026 Golden Globes are happening! But let's face it, you probably don't know all the details (who, what, when, where, and why) of the awards ceremony.

Don't have a rage blackout and take a deep breath. I've done all the hard work for you; here's virtually everything you need to know before the Golden Globes in one place.

The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will take place in Beverly Hills on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST.

The Golden Globes will air live on CBS, and if you're not a cable person, like me, the ceremony will also stream live on Paramount+ for subscribers.

What are the categories/nominations?

The categories honor the best in film, TV, and now podcasting, as recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Best Motion Picture — Drama

Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

Best Motion Picture — Animated

Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Best Director — Motion Picture

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture

Best Original Score — Motion Picture

Best Original Song — Motion Picture

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Best TV Series — Musical or Comedy

Best TV Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for TV

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Series — Drama

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Series — Drama

Best Performance by Female Actor in a TV Series — Musical or Comedy

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

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Series — Musical or Comedy

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on TV

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for TV

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on TV

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on TV

Here's a full list of the celebrities presenting awards this year:

And finally, why should you watch the Golden Globes?

Tuning in to the Golden Globes will give you a good idea of what the rest of the awards season will look like in 2026. It's also a lot of fun because the setting is MUCH more relaxed than other award shows!

What do you think about the nominations? Who do you think will win? Were there any snubs this year? Share in the comments.