‘Hamnet’ Wins the Golden Globe for Best Picture, Drama

The Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama went to director Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” on Sunday, capping off a competitive and vibrant ceremony. This year’s drama lineup reflected a striking range of tones and ambitions, from auteur-driven literary adaptations to unexpected cross-genre filmmaking. The award was accepted by Zhao and producer Steven Spielberg.

Other nominees included Netflix’s fresh take on “Frankenstein,” from Guillermo del Tor, and a trio of Neon-backed contenders: Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident,” Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent,” and Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value.” Warner Bros. rounded out the field with Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” a release that blurred the line between prestige period piece and vampire horror.

The night’s final category was announced by four-time Golden Globe honoree George Clooney and two-time winner Don Cheadle. The actors jokingly bickered about their history with the ceremony, with Cheadle remarking that Clooney hadn’t won since 2026 winner Timothée Chalamet was 3 years old.

Best Picture – Drama entered the night without a clear consensus favorite. Several nominees arrived with strong critical support, others with significant festival momentum, and many with performances that could factor heavily into upcoming Academy Awards conversations.

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