Golden Globes Announces Key Dates for 2027 Awards Season
Roger EbertPulitzer Prize-winning film critic whose reviews and essays defined cinema criticism for decades.
The Golden Globes organization has unveiled the crucial dates leading up to its 84th annual awards presentation, scheduled for January 10, 2027. This comprehensive schedule outlines significant milestones for the submission of eligible works, the nomination process, and the ultimate selection of winners, providing a clear roadmap for all involved in the upcoming awards season. Comedian Nikki Glaser is confirmed to host the ceremony for the third consecutive year, which will be broadcast on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.
The journey towards the 84th Golden Globe Awards officially commences on Monday, June 1, 2026, when the submission portal opens for motion pictures, television programs, and podcasts. Prospective nominees are encouraged to submit their entries online through the dedicated Golden Globes Submissions website. Following this, a critical deadline approaches on Friday, October 30, 2026, marking the final opportunity for all motion picture, television, and podcast submissions. The meticulous process then moves into the voting phase, with television and podcast nomination ballots distributed to voters on Monday, November 16, 2026.
As the awards season progresses, a series of important dates are set for press interactions and content availability. Sunday, November 22, 2026, is designated as the last day for press conferences related to television and podcast categories, and also the final day for these programs to be uploaded to the Golden Globes Indee Viewing Platform. The initial round of voting for these categories concludes shortly thereafter, with KPMG requiring all ballots by 5:00 p.m. PT on Monday, November 23, 2026. Attention then shifts to cinematic achievements, with nomination ballots for motion pictures, as well as cinematic and box office accomplishments, dispatched to voters on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Similar to the television and podcast timeline, December includes key dates for the motion picture categories. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, is the cutoff for motion picture and cinematic/box office achievement press conferences and for uploading these titles to the Indee Viewing Platform. The nomination balloting for these categories wraps up on Friday, December 4, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. PT. The highly anticipated announcement of nominations for the 84th annual Golden Globes will take place on Monday, December 7, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. PT. Final ballots will be distributed to all voters by KPMG on Friday, December 18, 2026, with the ultimate deadline for their submission set for Saturday, January 2, 2027, by 5:00 p.m. PT. The culmination of this extensive process will be the presentation of the 84th Annual Golden Globes on Sunday, January 10, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. PT. Additionally, updated campaign guidelines, awards rules, and category information are accessible on the official Golden Globes website for comprehensive details.
This detailed schedule from the Golden Globes organization ensures transparency and clarity for all participants in the lead-up to the 2027 awards. From the opening of submissions in June 2026 to the grand ceremony in January 2027, each phase of the process has been meticulously planned to recognize outstanding achievements in film and television.

