TL;DR: The 2026 Golden Globes just wrapped, and the big takeaway for parents is a tale of two extremes. On one hand, you have the absolute global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters taking home Best Animated Feature—a high-energy win you can actually watch with your kids (Ages 10+). On the other, the night was dominated by heavy-hitters like The Pitt and Adolescence that are strictly for when the house is quiet and you have a glass of wine in hand.
If you’re looking for a quick "Can we watch this?" list, here are the highlights:
- Family Night Approved: KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix), Zootopia 2 (Nominee), and Elio (Nominee).
- Teen/High Schooler Territory: Hamnet and The Studio.
- Strictly After Bedtime: The Pitt, Adolescence, and One Battle After Another.
The 2026 awards season is officially in full swing, and if you're like me, you probably spent the Golden Globes broadcast half-watching the red carpet while trying to find a matching pair of soccer cleats for Monday morning.
But now that the dust has settled and the trophies have been handed out, we’re left with a list of "must-sees" that can be a minefield for intentional parents. Some of these winners are the kind of cultural touchstones your kids are already seeing on TikTok, while others are gritty, hyper-realistic dramas that would give a grown adult nightmares.
Let's break down the 2026 winners list through the lens of what actually matters to your family.
This wasn't just a win; it was a coronation. KPop Demon Hunters took home Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Golden." If your kids haven't asked to watch this yet, they will by the end of the week.
The Vibe: Imagine a high-gloss K-pop music video collided with a supernatural action anime. It follows a girl group that hunts demons by night. It’s colorful, the music is genuinely good (even for parents), and the "girl power" themes are handled with a bit more nuance than the usual "you can do anything" tropes.
Parental Guidance: It’s rated PG, but don't let the "animation" tag fool you into thinking it's for toddlers. There’s stylized sword fighting and some creepy-looking demons. When the demons die, they dissolve into dust—no gore—but the intensity is real.
- Ages: 10+ is the sweet spot.
- Why kids love it: The music, the fashion, and the "secret identity" trope.
- The Screenwise Take: It’s a great entry point into Korean pop culture. Just be prepared for them to ask for the soundtrack on repeat in the car for the next six months.
Winning Best TV Drama, The Pitt is the medical procedural everyone is talking about. It’s being hailed as the modern-day ER, which makes sense given that Noah Wyle is the lead.
The Vibe: Gritty, fast-paced, and incredibly stressful. It captures the 15-hour shifts of a Pittsburgh trauma center with a level of realism that makes Grey's Anatomy look like a cartoon.
Parental Guidance: This is a hard "No" for kids. We’re talking medical gore, intense psychological trauma, and adult language. It deals with post-pandemic burnout and the systemic failures of healthcare. It's brilliant TV, but it’s heavy.
- Ages: 18+.
- The Screenwise Take: If you’re a fan of high-stakes drama, watch it. But maybe don't watch it right before you have to go to sleep if you’re already feeling the "parental burnout" of 2026.
Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet took home Best Motion Picture – Drama, and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress. It’s a fictionalized look at the life of William Shakespeare’s son.
The Vibe: Poetic, heartbreaking, and visually stunning. It’s a slow burn that focuses heavily on grief and the creative process.
Parental Guidance: While it’s not "inappropriate" in the sense of being scandalous, it is profoundly sad. It deals with the death of a child, which can be a lot for sensitive viewers (and parents).
- Ages: 14+ (mostly because younger kids will likely be bored to tears by the pacing).
- The Screenwise Take: This is a great one for your high schooler who is currently suffering through Hamlet in English class. It humanizes the history in a way that a textbook never will.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest won Best Musical or Comedy. It’s a black comedy about a revolutionary movement, and while it’s hilarious, it’s also very "adult."
The Vibe: Intellectual, sharp, and cynical.
Parental Guidance: Expect a lot of profanity and complex political themes. It’s a "parents' night in" movie.
- Ages: 17+.
Seth Rogen won for his role in The Studio, which also won Best Comedy Series. It’s a satire about a legacy movie studio trying to survive in the age of AI and streamers.
The Vibe: Meta, foul-mouthed, and very "inside Hollywood."
Parental Guidance: Typical Seth Rogen humor—lots of drug references and F-bombs.
- Ages: 16+.
- The Screenwise Take: If you work in tech or media, this will hit home. If your kids ask about it because they see Seth Rogen, tell them it’s a boring show about office meetings. (A classic parental white lie).
Other Notable Mentions
- Adolescence (Netflix): This won Best Limited Series. It’s a one-shot (literally, one continuous take) crime drama. It is intense. If your teen is into true crime, they might be drawn to this, but be warned: it’s harrowing.
- Hacks (HBO Max): Jean Smart continues her reign. Still one of the best shows on TV for parents, but keep it for yourself.
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler: The first-ever winner for Best Podcast. It’s a fun, lighthearted listen that you can actually play in the car with the kids.
When the Golden Globes (or any big awards show) happens, it’s a great time to talk to your kids about media literacy.
- The "Demons" in KPop Demon Hunters: If you have younger kids, they might be spooked by the title. Talk about how "demons" in stories are often metaphors for things like fear, insecurity, or "haters" online. It helps take the "scary" out of the supernatural.
- The Reality of The Pitt: If your teen sees clips of the medical drama, it’s a good opening to talk about the real-life heroes in healthcare and why shows sometimes make things look more dramatic than they are.
- Fandom Culture: With the win for KPop Demon Hunters, your kids might start getting deeper into K-pop. This is a perfect time to discuss digital fandoms and the line between being a fan and being obsessed.
The 2026 Golden Globes gave us a lot of "prestige" TV and film, but very little of it is a "family affair" besides the animated category.
If you’re looking for a win for the whole family, stick with KPop Demon Hunters. It’s the rare "brain rot" free hit that actually has some soul. For everything else? Save it for the 9:00 PM shift when you can finally sit down and be a person again.
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Next Steps:
- Check your Netflix settings to make sure Adolescence isn't popping up on your 10-year-old’s profile.
- Give the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast a listen on the way to school tomorrow.
- If you're feeling brave, try a KPop Demon Hunters dance challenge with your kids. (Just don't post it on TikTok if you want to keep your dignity).