Find out where to watch the films nominated for the 2026 Golden Globes By Jeronimo Santos
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The Associação of Imprensa Estrangeira of Hollywood announced this Monday, December 8, 2025, the nominees for the 83rd edition of the Globo of The ceremony takes place on January 11, 2026, at Beverly Hills, at Califórnia, with a presentation by Nikki Glaser. The event highlights global productions, including Brazil’s O Agente Secreto, from Kleber Mendonça Filho, which received three nominations: best drama film, best non-English language film and best actor in a drama for
Many competing films are already available on streaming platforms or cinemas, making access easier for the public. Outros premieres between December 2025 and January 2026, aligning with awards season.
- Main film categories include drama, comedy/musical, animation and filmmaking.
- Agente Secreto competes with titles like Frankenstein and Pecadores.
- Availability varies between Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and theaters at Brasil.
The revelation of the nominees sparks debates about possible winners for Oscar. Produções as well as Uma Batalha Após to Outra lead with nine nominations, followed by Valor Sentimental with eight.
Highlights in dramas and comedies
Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, emerges as a strong competitor in drama, with nominations for best film, actor and soundtrack. The production has been available on Netflix since November 2025, allowing immediate viewing on connected devices.
Agente Secreto, released in November 2025, remains showing in Brazilian cinemas, distributed by Vitrine Filmes. Wagner Moura plays an undercover agent, in a plot that explores contemporary political tensions.
Streaming platforms dominate access
Sinners, with seven nominations including best direction for Ryan Coogler, arrives on HBO Max in December 2025. The film, starring Michael B. Jordan, addresses themes of redemption in a historical context.
- Netflix offers K-Pop’s Frankenstein and Guerreiras, an animation nominated for best animated film and original song.
- HBO Max includes Pecadores, available to subscribers on Brasil.
- Prime Video has made Uma Batalha Após to Outra available for rent since October 2025.
These options ensure that viewers can follow the competitors without leaving home. Streaming integration expands the global reach of the awards show.
Scheduled theatrical releases
Hamnet, with six nominations as best director for Chloé Zhao, opens on January 29, 2026 in Brazilian cinemas. The biographical drama focuses on the life of Shakespeare, with performances by Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
Valor Sentimental, competing in multiple categories including best actress for Saoirse Ronan, hits theaters on December 25, 2025. Distribution takes place via
Marty Supreme, nomination in comedy/musical, is scheduled for release on January 22, 2026.
Nouvelle Vague, by Jean-Luc Godard in a restored version, premieres on December 18, 2025, competing in comedy.
Animations and blockbusters in focus
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Japanese production attracts fans with intense action sequences.
Zootopia 2, from Disney, competes in animation and box office, available in theaters at Brasil. The film surpassed US$500 million at the global box office by November 2025.
K-Pop Warriors, an animation by Netflix, joins the original song category with “Golden”. The narrative follows a group of idols on a competitive journey, launched in October 2025.
Elio, from Pixar, has been at Disney+ since August 2025, with a nomination in animation.
International films and blockbusters
It was Apenas a Acidente, from Jafar Panahi, showing in cinemas since December 2025, with nominations in drama and international. The Iranian explores ethical dilemmas in a minimalist narrative.
Voz by Hind Rajab, an internationally nominated documentary, premieres on January 29, 2026.
Bugonia, a comedy starring Yorgos Lanthimos, is currently showing and pre-sales at Prime Video.
Avatar: Fogo and Cinzas, from James Cameron, competes at the box office and the song “Dream as The sequel records record pre-sales at Brasil.
F1: Filme, starring Brad Pitt, arrives on December 18, 2025, indicated at the box office.
Wicked: Parte 2, a musical starring Ariana Grande, has been showing in cinemas since November 2025, with multiple nominations.
New formats in the awards
The 2026 edition introduces a category for best podcast, reflecting digital expansion. In cinema, cinematographic and box office achievement rewards commercial successes such as Zootopia 2 and Wicked: Parte 2.
These adjustments expand the scope, incorporating different narratives. The focus on accessibility via streaming and cinemas reinforces the relevance of the award in 2026.
Agente Secreto marks a Brazilian presence after successes such as Ainda Estou Aqui in 2025. The trajectory of Wagner Moura, from Narcos to auteur cinema, supports its nomination.
