Many fans were shocked about Avatar: Fire and Ash's Golden Globes 2026 nomination for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement despite not yet being released - including star Sam Worthington's wife, Lara Worthington. The nomination was announced on Monday, December 8, with the official Avatar and 20th Century Studios Instagram accounts writing, "Congratulations to the cast and crew of Avatar: Fire and Ash for their Golden Globe nomination for Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement," in a joint post.