Where can you stream the Golden Globes 2026? Details explored

Golden Globes 2026 (Image Source: Golden Globes)
Golden Globes 2026 (Image Source: Golden Globes)

The Golden Globes 2026 air on January 11, and the build-up feels heavier than usual. The show heads back to the Beverly Hilton, a place tied closely to the Globes’ identity.

Nikki Glaser returns as host, which signals the ceremony wants sharp jokes without losing control of the room, and the main show starts at 8 p.m. ET, while the red carpet kicks off earlier and sets the tone for Golden Globes 2026. You can stream the Golden Globes 2026 on Paramount+ Premium if you have an active subscription, which costs $12.99 monthly. There is a free 7-day trial for new users. Users with the first-tier Essential subscription will only access the show on Monday, January 12.


More details on where you can stream the Golden Globes 2026

Golden Globes (Image Source: CBS)
Golden Globes (Image Source: CBS)

Paramount+ Premium streams the award show, making it the key option for cord-cutters, and viewers on the basic Paramount+ plan usually get access later, not during the live broadcast.

In the United States, the Golden Globes 2026 airs live on CBS, keeping things familiar for long-time viewers. CBS remains the anchor, but streaming plays a bigger role this year.


Streaming the red carpet

The red carpet coverage starts well before the awards and often shapes early headlines. E! leads the fashion and arrival coverage with live interviews and commentary, and short clips roll out quickly on YouTube, Instagram, and X, often faster than TV edits. For many viewers, this part of the awards fills the gap before the main show begins.


Watching the main ceremony live

The full awards show airs live on CBS and streams on Paramount+ Premium at the same time. Big film and TV categories tend to appear earlier than expected, not all at the end, and speeches, reactions, and off-script moments carry more weight when seen live. Late check-ins usually miss the strongest moments of the night.


International viewing outside the U.S.

In the UK and parts of Europe, Paramount+ carries the live stream where the service operates. Meanwhile, some regions depend on local broadcasters using the CBS feed. Most platforms will upload full replays of the Golden Globes 2026 within hours, which helps viewers in late time zones.


Movies in the spotlight at the Golden Globes 2026

This year’s Golden Globes film race feels wide and exciting, mixing big studios with bold, smaller films.

One Battle After Another (Image Source: BBC)
One Battle After Another (Image Source: BBC)

Leading the pack is One Battle After Another, which picked up the most nominations and is talked about everywhere. It’s a story about a former revolutionary trying to protect his daughter, and its strong showing across categories makes it a frontrunner.

In the drama category, heavy hitters compete side by side. Films like Frankenstein and Hamnet bring weighty storytelling and strong performances to the table.

Other dramas like It Was Just An Accident, Sentimental Value, and Sinners show how varied this year’s field is, ranging from literary adaptation to introspective family drama to a genre piece with serious themes.

Over in the musical or comedy category, the list features a mix of styles. You’ve got Blue Moon and Bugonia, which offer lighter, playful tones, and Marty Supreme and Nouvelle Vague, which lean into quirky or artistic storytelling.

And of course, One Battle After Another also sits here, blurring the lines between big emotional beats and genre energy.

Animated films like Arco, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or The Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2 bring fun and creativity to the awards season.

There’s also a Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category celebrating films that made a real impact in theaters or on screens, including Avatar: Fire And Ash, F1.

Finally, the international cinema of the Golden Globes 2026 earns its spotlight in the Non-English Language Film category, with nominees from France, South Korea, Brazil, Norway, Spain, and Tunisia, showing the Globe’s reach beyond Hollywood.


Final thoughts

Streaming has changed how people experience the Golden Globes 2026, and not just in the U.S. anymore. Viewers across regions can now tune in without relying on a single TV feed. That wider access matters, especially for a show built around live reactions and real-time buzz.

On-demand viewing helps too, as it lets people revisit the big wins and key speeches later, without committing to the full broadcast again. That said, short social clips only show pieces of the night. They skip the build-up, the awkward pauses, and the moments that only make sense when watched live.

The Golden Globes still sit among the easiest award shows to watch without cable. CBS anchors the broadcast, while Paramount+ fills the gap for streamers. In regions outside the U.S., platforms like Lionsgate Play keep the show within reach. Most viewers can find a clear path without much effort.

Red carpet coverage spreads fast and wide, and TV channels, social feeds, and quick video drops make sure the highlights travel almost instantly. Even if you miss the live arrivals, the key looks and moments are hard to avoid.

Edited by Priscillah Mueni