Golden Trailer Awards Nominations: ‘IT: Welcome To Derry’ Tops the List as Disney Shines Among Studios
2026 Golden Trailer Awards Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Trailer Awards (GTAs) have been released, revealing a strong lead by Disney, which garnered an impressive 144 nominations, largely driven by FX’s Alien: Earth with eight nominations. However, the film with the most nominations overall is IT: Welcome to Derry, which received nine nods.
Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of HBO Max, follows closely with 79 nominations, while Netflix secured third place with 62 nominations, primarily led by Stranger Things with seven nominations. Among films, Wuthering Heights and Sinners both achieved seven nominations each.
Now in its 26th year, the Golden Trailer Awards celebrate the creativity and marketing efforts behind movie trailers, commercials, and promotional materials. The awards will be presented during a ceremony on May 28 at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, hosted by comedian Morgan Jay.
Evelyn Brady, executive director of the GTAs, remarked, “The breadth and depth of this year’s nominations highlight the vibrancy and creativity of our industry, not just in the projects themselves but in the trailers, TV spots, and key art that bring them to life.” She added, “This year’s work has been exceptional, reflected both in the creativity honored at the GTAs and in renewed theater attendance.”
AV Squad, the two-time defending Agency of the Year, leads the trailer companies with 52 nominations, followed by Tiny Hero, Requiem, and Zealot, which each secured 34 nominations.
Monica Brady, executive producer of the GTA ceremony, emphasized the passion of movie marketers, stating, “At the heart of every movie marketer is a movie fan who sees no shame in going to the theater just to watch the trailers. With such a diverse group of nominees, the true winners are the audiences, who now recognize a great trailer as a work of art in itself.”
The complete list of nominees includes categories such as Best Action, Best Animation/Family, Best Comedy, and Best Drama, showcasing a variety of films and series across the cinematic landscape.
Notable Categories and Nominees:
Best Action:
- Normal – Magnolia Pictures, Intermission Film
- Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – Team, Lionsgate, Buddha Jones
- Sisu: Road to Revenge – Trigger, Sony Pictures, Create Advertising Group
Best Animation/Family:
- Hoppers – Walt Disney Studios, X/AV
- How to Train Your Dragon “Epic Friendship” – Universal Studios, Inside Job
- Zootopia 2 – “Make It” – Walt Disney Studios, MOCEAN
Best Comedy:
- Anaconda – Sony Pictures, Requiem
- Good Fortune – Lionsgate, Mark Woollen & Associates
Best Drama:
- NUREMBERG “THE TRIBUNAL” – Sony Pictures Classics, LIVEBAD Creative
- Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man “Kingdom” – Netflix, X/AV
With the nominations announced, anticipation builds for the Golden Trailer Awards as industry professionals and fans alike prepare to celebrate the artistry and creativity behind film promotion.
