Golden Globes 2026 Viewership Declines Amid Increased Social Media Engagement

The 2026 Golden Globe Awards drew 8.7 million viewers on CBS, marking a nearly 7% decline from last year's 9.3 million, continuing a downward trend since pre-pandemic levels. Hosted by Nikki Glaser, the ceremony featured top winners like "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet." Despite lower TV ratings, social media engagement increased, with Glaser's monologue viewed nearly 14 million times. The Globes have undergone ownership and broadcasting changes following past controversies and a diversity scandal.