Battle and Another Adolescence Triumph at the 2026 Golden Globes

Published on January 14, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Photograph of the red carpet at the 2026 Golden Globes, showing directors Zhang Yimou and Céline Sciamma posing with their golden statuettes, against a background of press flashes.

Battle and Another Adolescence Triumph at the 2026 Golden Globes

The 83rd Golden Globes ceremony celebrated two radically different visions of cinema. The event, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, crowned both genre blockbusters and personal stories, marking a diverse night for the industry 🎬.

Two Films, Two Worlds Awarded

The main award for best drama film went to Battle, a science fiction film directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou. On the other hand, the French film Another Adolescence, directed by Céline Sciamma, won for best comedy or musical. This contrast highlights the broad spectrum that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association decided to honor.

Main awards of the night:
  • Battle (Zhang Yimou): Best Film - Drama and Best Director.
  • Another Adolescence (Céline Sciamma): Best Film - Comedy or Musical.
  • John David Washington: Best drama actor for his role in Battle.
  • Adèle Exarchopoulos: Best comedy/musical actress for Another Adolescence.
The results reflect a diverse year for the entertainment industry, with room for big productions and more personal stories.

Full Awards List and Trends

Other categories completed an international roster of winners. In animation, the Irish-Belgian co-production The Last Paper Dragon triumphed. For television, the series Legacy won best drama, while The Agency won best comedy.

Other notable winners:
  • Best Animated Film: The Last Paper Dragon.
  • Best Drama Series: Legacy.
  • Best Comedy Series: The Agency.

A Distinct Visual Style on the Red Carpet

This year's red carpet showcased a peculiar aesthetic, with a dress code that many compared to a color palette from a render without global illumination. Metallic grays predominated

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