Golden Globes Picks & What’s New at the Movies

Awards season is officially here, and there are some interesting contenders for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.

Comedian Nikki Glaser returns as host for a second straight year, promising sharp jokes and plenty of energy on the red carpet and stage.

This year’s nominations are stacked, with films like One Battle After Another leading with the most nods across movie categories.

Several titles are generating buzz from critics and awards trackers, including Sinners, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, and One Battle After Another, all of which are tipped for wins in major categories. One Battle After Another is considered to be an especially strong contender in the Musical or Comedy film bracket. However, some don't consider it to be a musical or a comedy.

There could be some surprise winners, including actors like Wagner Moura for Best Actor in a Drama for his role in The Secret Agent, and Jessie Buckley for Best Actress in Drama for her role in Hamnet. They’ve been highlighted as frontrunners in some prediction circles, but don't count out Jennifer Lawrence for her dramatic turn in Die My Love.

Beyond the competitive categories, the Globes will also honor television royalty with special awards, including the Carol Burnett Award for television excellence.

Whether you’re tuning in for the fashion, the surprises, or to see which performances get a trophy this year, the Golden Globes remain one of the most talked-about nights in entertainment.

Tune in on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS or stream live on Paramount+ and stick with KFI for highlights and takeaways after the show.

If you decide to skip the Globes viewing, this weekend’s box office brings a mix of spectacle, nostalgia, and music-driven storytelling.

First up is Primate, a high-concept thriller that leans heavily on tension and visual effects. The film stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Troy Kotsur, and follows a tropical vacation that turns dangerous when the family’s adopted chimpanzee, Ben, is bitten by a rabid animal and becomes violently aggressive.

The premise is intriguing, and the pacing moves fast, but the film sometimes sacrifices character development for shock value. It’s the kind of movie that plays well on a big screen and will spark conversation, even if it doesn’t fully stick the landing.

Then there’s Song Sung Blue, which takes a very different approach. Song Sung Blue tells the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, a struggling Milwaukee couple who find renewed purpose and success later in life performing as a Neil Diamond tribute duo called “Lightning & Thunder.” Based on a documentary by Greg Kohs, who also co-wrote the film, the musical drama stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and follows the couple through personal hardship, a life-altering accident, and the enduring love that holds them together, all set to the music of Neil Diamond.

This one is slower, more emotional, and built around music and performance rather than spectacle. The strength here is in the acting and the soundtrack, which does a lot of the storytelling. It won’t be for everyone, but if you’re looking for something heartfelt and awards-season adjacent, this is the film most likely to resonate.

In Greenland 2: Migration, the Garrity family ventures out of their Greenland bunker years after Earth’s devastation, crossing a hostile, post-apocalyptic Europe in hopes of reaching a safe haven in France. Along the way, they face brutal weather, human threats, and the added pressure of John Garrity’s terminal illness.

The sequel raises the stakes with bigger action and a broader global story, but it also leans into familiar sequel territory. Fans of the original will likely enjoy the ride, though it doesn’t quite recapture the urgency that made the first film stand out.

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