Golden Globes 2026: where to watch the reveal of nominees live with Wagner Moura listed By Carolina Costa
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Associação of Imprensa Estrangeira of Hollywood revealed the nominees for the 83rd edition of Globo of The awards ceremony, which recognizes film and television highlights from 2025, will take place on January 11, 2026, at the The Beverly Hilton hotel. The Brazilian actor Wagner Moura and the film O Agente Secreto, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, received three nominations, reinforcing the national presence in the awards season.
The broadcast of the announcement took place at 7:15 am local time on Los Angeles, conducted by actors Marlon Wayans and Skye P. The Essa stage begins the race for the Oscar, with the Globo of Ouro acting as a thermometer for the next awards. Produtores and artists monitor results to adjust campaign strategies.
Agente Secreto competes in key categories including best drama film and best non-English language film. Wagner Moura competes for best actor in a drama film, alongside names like Leonardo DiCaprio and Dwayne Johnson. The Brazilian production, released at international festivals throughout 2025, has garnered praise for its tense narrative and precise performances.
Highlights of Brazilian nominations
Expectations had been growing since November, when Variety magazine predicted nominations for O Agente Secreto in multiple categories. The film, which explores themes of identity and surveillance, gained traction on circuits such as Festival and Cannes, where it premiered in May 2025.
Wagner Moura plays a double agent caught up in political intrigue, a role that requires subtle emotional layers. Sua nomination marks the second time in Globo’s Ouro, following Narcos in 2016, but the first in cinema.
Preparation for the ceremony
The 83rd edition returns to a full in-person format, with live broadcast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Nikki Glaser takes over the main presentation, after success in 2025.
Voters, made up of 334 foreign journalists, evaluated more than 500 productions in 28 categories. The process included early ballots in November and final ballots by January 3, 2026.
Leading films in nominations
An Batalha Após to Outra, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, leads with nine nominations, including best comedy or musical film. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, addresses ethical dilemmas in a political thriller.
Valor Sentimental, from Joachim Trier, continues with eight nominations, focusing on fragmented family relationships. Pecadores and Hamnet complete the top four, with seven and six nominations, respectively.
- Frankenstein, with five nominations, revives the classic in a modern horror version.
- Wicked: Parte Dois, a musical by Warner Bros., also adds five, driven by an impactful soundtrack.
- It was K-Pop’s Apenas Um Acidente and Guerreiras coming in with four and three, respectively, diversifying genres.
Wagner Moura in the competition for actor
Moura faces stiff competition in the best actor in a drama category. Seus rivals include:
- Joel Edgerton, by Sonhos from Trem, in the role of an obsessed engineer.
- Oscar Isaac, in Frankenstein, as the tormented scientist.
- Dwayne Johnson, in The Smashing Machine, fighter biography.
- Michael B. Jordan, in Pecadores, as a community leader.
- Jeremy Allen White, in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, portrait of the musician.
The performance of Moura, filmed on location in Brazil’s Nordeste, stands out for its cultural authenticity.
Impact of the film O Agente Secreto
Kleber Mendonça Filho signs the script and direction, expanding his filmography after Bacurau. Agente Secreto explores the Brasil of the 1970s, mixing fiction and true history in a 128-minute runtime.
The production, budgeted at R$15 million, was co-produced by Brazilian and international studios. Lançado in the US in October 2025, grossed US$25 million in initial box office.
Critics praise Pedro Sotero’s photography, with night scenes that capture urban tension. The supporting cast, including Maria Ribeiro, adds depth to the family conflicts.
Television dominates categories
Series like The White Lotus and Severance lead TV nominations, with six each. The Bear, a comedy about a restaurant, gets five, while Only Murders in the Building is nominated for best comedy series.
New in 2026: best podcast category, honoring audio productions. The Studio, procedural drama, competes for best limited series.
- Adolescence, British miniseries, indicates Owen Cooper as supporting actor.
- The Morning Show, with Billy Crudup, reinforces the stellar cast.
- Task and Hacks represent HBO in multiple disputes.
Recent Brazilian presence
In 2025, Fernanda Torres won best actress in a drama for Ainda Estou Aqui, from Walter Salles. The film was also nominated for best non-English language production, paving the way for international success.
Agente Secreto follows this line, with its debut in Toronto generating buzz in September 2025. Produtores Brazilians note a 20% increase in foreign investments following recent victories.
Awards format and transmission
The January 11th event begins at 5pm Los Angeles local time, with the red carpet at 4pm. Ingressos for nominees costs US$1,500, covering dinner and after-party.
Helen Mirren receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award per trajectory, while A special Golden Eve, on January 8th, pays tribute to both via CBS.
The ceremony awards 28 categories, divided into cinema (five main), TV (six) and podcasts. Votos finals close on January 3, with results under embargo until air.
Trends observed in appointments
This year, focus on diversity: 40% of film nominations go to minority directors. Streaming dominates, with Netflix behind 15 total nominations.
Podcasts are an innovation, with categories for drama, comedy and non-fiction. Isso reflects growth of the format, consumed by 120 million Americans in 2025.
Agente Secreto, with limited distribution in the US, benefits from partnerships with A24. Sua drama nomination signals potential for expanded box office.
