The 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday drew 8.66 million viewers in live-plus-same-day Nielsen figures (including big data and panel measurements), marking a slight 7% decline from the previous year's ceremony.
This year's event aired on CBS starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with streaming available to premium subscribers on Paramount+.Despite the modest year-over-year drop—likely influenced by competition from NFL playoff football on another network—the telecast still achieved a notable milestone: it ranked as the most-watched awards show since the most recent Oscars.
Awards highlights included major wins for films like One Battle After Another, which dominated categories such as Best Comedy/Musical, Director, and Screenplay.
Overall, the numbers reflect ongoing challenges for awards shows amid shifting viewing habits and sports competition, though the Globes continue to hold steady as a key early-season event in Hollywood's awards cycle.