The Golden Globes return Sunday night to celebrate the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year, and there are plenty of 2026 nominees with local ties in the mix. Ahead of this year’s ceremony, here’s a look at some of the nominated titles with connections to Boston and New England.
‘Abbott Elementary’
Perennial nominee “Abbott Elementary” will vie for gold once again, with the hit ABC mockumentary series up for best television series, musical or comedy, which is its sole nomination this year. Connecticut native Sheryl Lee Ralph remains a standout cast member on the show, having previously earned a Golden Globe best supporting actress nomination in 2023.
‘The Bear’
While the buzz around “The Bear” has waned a little in its most recent seasons, FX’s acclaimed dramedy still picked up a trio of Golden Globe nominations, including best television series, musical or comedy. For the third straight year, star and Dorchester native Ayo Edebiri is nominated for best performance by a female actor in a television series, musical or comedy, having previously won the award in 2024. The series also stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who grew up in Amherst.
‘Black Mirror’
Sci-fi anthology series “Black Mirror” scored three nominations, including a nod for best limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television. New Haven-born, Yale-trained actor Paul Giamatti, who starred in the season 7 episode “Eulogy,” is nominated for best actor in a limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television. Meanwhile, Harvard alum Rashida Jones is nominated for best actress in a limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television for the season 7 episode “Common People.”
‘The Diplomat’
Netflix’s “The Diplomat” earned just two Golden Globe nominations this year, including best television series, drama. The show’s cast features Boston-born actress Allison Janney, who was nominated last year for best supporting actress on television (though she was not nominated in 2026).
‘Dying for Sex’
A contender this year for best limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television, the FX miniseries “Dying for Sex” earned two nominations, with star Michelle Williams also scoring a best actress nod. While neither is personally nominated this year, the show also stars Marblehead native Rob Delaney and Milton native Jenny Slate (who also lends her voice to “Zootopia 2,” nominated for best motion picture, animated).
‘Good Hang with Amy Poehler’
The 2026 Golden Globes will honor digital audio creators with its inaugural best podcast award. The nominees include Burlington native Amy Poehler for her “Good Hang” podcast, as well as “Call Her Daddy,” from Boston University alum Alex Cooper.
‘Jay Kelly’
Netflix’s “Jay Kelly,” the dramedy about an aging Hollywood star, picked up a pair of Golden Globe nominations this year. Lead George Clooney earned a nomination for best actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy, while New Hampshire native Adam Sandler scored a nomination for best supporting actor in a motion picture.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Netflix’s animated musical “KPop Demon Hunters” took the internet by storm in 2025, so it’s no surprise that it earned three nominations this year. The hit flick is up for best motion picture, animated, cinematic and box office achievement, plus best original song for the earworm “Golden.” The local connections: actress May Hong is a RISD alum, while costar Yunjin Kim went to Boston University.
‘Marty Supreme
A top contender this awards season, “Marty Supreme” is nominated in three categories, including best motion picture, musical or comedy. Director Josh Safdie, who went to BU, also co-wrote the film with Ronald Bronstein, with the pair earning a nod for best screenplay.
‘Sarah Silverman: PostMortem’
Sandler isn’t the only Granite State native to earn a Golden Globe nomination this year, as comedian Sarah Silverman also scored a nod and is up for best performance in stand-up comedy on television for her “PostMortem” Netflix special.
‘Sorry, Baby’
Ipswich-filmed “Sorry, Baby” earned just a single Golden Globe nomination, with director-writer-star Eva Victor nominated for best actress in a motion picture, drama. Victor will face off in the category against Julia Roberts, who’s nominated for her role in the Yale-set drama “After the Hunt.”
Matt Juul can be reached at matthew.juul@globe.com.