Who will win the Golden Globes? ‘Hamnet,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ have momentum

Awards season is in full swing, and on Sunday, we'll see who has a shot at the rest of the trophies, particularly since no one picture dominated at Jan. 4's Critics' Choice Awards.

The Golden Globes, always Oscar’s lesser relative, gives big stars (Demi Moore, for example) a shot at winning and doesn’t care who the critics think are deserving.

Like other precursors, this one has categories for film and television and isn’t afraid to veer from what’s expected. Also, it rewards those “names” who actually do show up.

With two categories (musical or comedy and drama) for best picture, there’s a sure bet that everything will get nominated. Most likely, the frontrunners will come from the winners.

So, who’s going to win the Golden Globes? They’re the most difficult awards to predict, but here are the ones who should tower:

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Best picture, musical/comedy: “One Battle After Another.” This should really compete in the drama category, but it’s a sure bet here. “Marty Supreme” may find some love.

Male actor, musical/comedy: It’s Timothée Chalamet (“Marty Supreme”). Leonardo Di Caprio (“One Battle After Another”) could surprise, but Timmy is on a roll.

Female actor, musical/comedy: Rose Byrne (“If I had Legs I’d Kick You”). She’s also in the wrong category, but she’ll be big. Kate Hudson (“Song Sung Blue”) has a chance.

Male actor in a supporting role (a combined category): Paul Mescal (“Hamnet”) should win, but it will probably go to Sean Penn (“One Battle After Another”), if he shows. If not, Stellan Skarsgård (“Sentimental Value”) has the clout.

Female actor in a supporting role: Ariana Grande (“Wicked: For Good”) deserves it, but Teyana Taylor (“One Battle After Another”) has momentum.

Best picture, drama: “Hamnet,” with “Sinners” hot on its tail.

Male actor, drama: Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners” (momentum, remember), with Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”) as a possibility.

Female actor, drama: Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet.” She’s unbeatable, particularly in this lineup. Renate Reinsve (“Sentimental Value”) could slip in.

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another.” Ryan Coogler (“Sinners”) has an outside chance.

Non-English motion picture: “It Was Just an Accident,” and then, “Sentimental Value.”

Animated motion picture: “KPop Demon Hunters.” “Zootopia 2” in second place.

Screenplay: “One Battle After Another.” “Sinners” or “Marty Supreme” as the runner-up.

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Original score: Ludwig Goransson, “Sinners.”

Original song: “Golden,” from “KPop Demon Hunters.”

Cinematic and box office achievement: If Tom Cruise shows, “Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning.” If not, “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”

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Drama series: “The Pitt.”

Comedy or musical series: “The Studio.”

Limited series: “Adolescence.”

Male actor, drama: Noah Wyle, “The Pitt.”

Female actor, drama: Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus.”

Male actor, musical/comedy: Seth Rogen (“The Studio”) should win, but there’s a grudge against him. If that holds, look at Adam Brody (“Nobody Wants This”) to slip in.

Female actor, musical/comedy: Jean Smart (“Hacks”) should always win. But don’t be surprised if Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”) gets attention.

Male actor, limited series: Stephen Graham (“Adolescence”) was best, but that doesn’t mean Charlie Hunnam (“Monster: The Ed Gein Story”) can’t win.

Female actor, limited series: Michelle Williams (“Dying for Sex”), with Sarah Snook (“All Her Fault”) as backup.

Male actor in a supporting role: Owen Cooper (“Adolescence”), the best performance by anyone this year. Tramell Tillman (“Severance”) could best him.

Female actor in a supporting role: Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”), with Erin Doherty (“Adolescence”) as spoiler.

Stand-up comedy performance: Kevin Hart, but the field is weak.

Podcast: “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” but if they want stars, “Smartless.”