The 2026 Gotham Awards have released their full list of film and performance nominees. The ceremony will take place on Monday, November 30, 2026, in New York City.
Key Nominations
Forty-two films and 25 performances across 11 categories are honored. This year’s list celebrates original voices from diverse regions and genres.
- Best Feature: Clarissa, The Invite, Josephine, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma stand out for their unique perspectives on human experience.
- Best International Feature: All of a Sudden, La Gradiva, and Fatherland highlight global storytelling with cultural authenticity and emotional depth.
- Best Documentary Feature: Closure and You Can See Everything shine for their real-life narratives and emotional impact.
Outstanding Lead Performance
Top actors are recognized for powerful, nuanced performances.
- Mahershala Ali stars in Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (Amazon MGM Studios), a film about complex family dynamics.
- Julianne Moore is nominated for The Debut (A24), a film blending personal reflection with social themes.
- Gillian Anderson appears in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, a film that explores adolescence with raw honesty.
- Jeon Do-yeon is recognized for Possible Love (Netflix), a story on love and isolation in modern life.
- John Malkovich is in Wild Horse Nine (Searchlight Pictures), a film that redefines traditional storytelling.
- Sophie Okonedo is nominated for Clarissa (NEON), a performance that balances grace and intensity.
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Strong character work is celebrated across films.
- Adam Driver is in Paper Tiger, a film that explores emotional depth in ensemble scenes.
- Channing Tatum is in Josephine, a role that shows depth in a group narrative.
- Penélope Cruz is nominated for The Invite, a film about identity and connection.
- Sandra Hüller is recognized for Fatherland (MUBI), a performance full of vulnerability and strength.
- Andrew Garfield is in Artificial (NEON), a film about human and artificial boundaries.
- Tao Okamoto is nominated for All of a Sudden, a film capturing personal transformation.
Breakthrough Performer
Emerging talent is spotlighted in this category.
- India Amarteifio is in Clarissa, a role showing emotional range and authenticity.
- Colas Quignard is in La Bola Negra (Netflix), a film blending surrealism with intimate character work.
- Mason Reeves is in Josephine, a performance with promise in emotional storytelling.
Best Director and Screenplay
Directors and writers are honored for their creative vision.
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi is nominated for All of a Sudden (NEON), praised for its visual style and emotional pacing.
- Sandra Wollner is nominated for Everytime (1-2 Special), a film that blends realism with poetic structure.
- Andrey Zvyagintsev is recognized for Minotaur (MUBI), a film that confronts violence and moral ambiguity with clarity.
- Mike Leigh is nominated for Tender Loving Care (Bleecker Street), a film known for its grounded, character-driven style.
Gotham Audience Award
The award returns after a six-year gap. It shows renewed public interest in film.
- Nominees include Backrooms, La Bola Negra, The Drama, The Invite, Michael, Obsession, and Project Hail Mary.
Why This Matters
The Gotham Awards spotlight independent and international cinema. The list includes diverse voices and global stories, emphasizing authenticity and emotional depth.
Limitations and Open Questions
The list comes from a single source. No official voting data or eligibility rules are available. The audience award’s selection process is not public. The return of the award is notable, but its impact remains unverified.
For more on the nominees and their films, visit the official announcement at Just Jared. For updates on Channing Tatum’s film projects, see his profile on Just Jared.
Stay tuned for the full ceremony on November 30, 2026, in New York City.
Sources & further reading
Featured image: Composite photo of Mahershala Ali, Channing Tatum, and Julianne Moore. — Credit: Getty Images. Via original publisher. Image source
