Disney’s Standout Year at the Golden Globes
This year’s Golden Globe nominations highlight Disney operating at full creative power. With 27 nominations across film, television, and streaming, Disney enters 2026 with remarkable momentum. These nominations don’t just reflect industry prestige—they showcase how Disney’s many studios, platforms, and storytellers continue to shape entertainment in meaningful ways.
From Hulu’s award-winning comedies and dramas to the cinematic achievements of Pixar and 20th Century Studios, Disney demonstrates a balance of beloved franchises, bold originals, and powerful performances. Hulu and 20th Television lead the charge, proving once again how central they are to Disney’s modern storytelling landscape. Disney+ also holds steady with standout projects such as Andor and Elio, while Walt Disney Studios secures major nominations for theatrical releases including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2, and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.
Winners will be announced on January 11, 2026.
Hulu and 20th Television Lead the Way
Hulu continues to dominate the awards conversation. Series such as Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, Paradise, Dying for Sex, and Chad Powers account for a large share of the nominations. This reinforces Hulu’s role as Disney’s most award-decorated streaming platform, delivering prestige comedy, drama, and limited series content.
At the same time, 20th Television remains a powerhouse. Its productions—including Abbott Elementary, The Beast in Me, Nobody Wants This, and Hulu’s top titles—collectively secured 15 nominations. Performances across these series were heavily represented, with nods for Disney Legend Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Kristen Bell, Matthew Rhys, Claire Danes, Michelle Williams, and more. This level of recognition shows how consistently 20th Television shapes modern television storytelling.
Disney+ and Lucasfilm Earn Key Nominations
Disney+ appears with two key projects: Andor and Elio. Andor earned a nomination for Diego Luna’s dramatic performance, which continues to draw acclaim for its grounded Star Wars storytelling. Meanwhile, Elio secured recognition in animation, reinforcing Pixar’s continuing impact during a strong film year.
Lucasfilm’s presence extends beyond television. Although Andor represents Disney+ in the drama category, Lucasfilm also appears within Walt Disney Studios’ nominations, contributing to a collection that spans live-action, animation, and major franchise storytelling.
The Walt Disney Studios Make a Strong Film Showing
On the film side, Disney collects eight nominations across multiple studios. Avatar: Fire and Ash leads the pack with two nominations, including Best Original Song for the track “Dream as One,” written in part by Disney Legend Miley Cyrus. Zootopia 2 appears in both the Animated Feature category and the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category, reflecting a strong box-office performance.
Searchlight Pictures joins the lineup with The Testament of Ann Lee, which earned a nomination for Amanda Seyfried’s performance. Meanwhile, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere and Pixar’s Elio add breadth to Disney’s awards-season portfolio.
Series-by-Series Breakdown
To understand the scope of Disney’s year, it helps to see how the nominations spread across individual titles. Only Murders in the Building picks up four nominations, including acting nods for Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. The Bear follows closely, securing three nominations for its cast and its series as a whole.
Limited series also play a major role. The Beast in Me, Nobody Wants This, and Dying for Sex each receive multiple nominations, demonstrating Disney’s strength in anthology and dramatic storytelling. Performances by Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Michelle Williams highlight the range of talent working under the Disney umbrella.
On the film side, Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia 2 earn multi-category recognition, while Elio, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, and The Testament of Ann Lee represent Pixar, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures respectively.
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