The 2026 Critics Choice Awards are here, and the critics have spoken. Tonight marked the 31st annual Critics' Choice Awards, which recognize the best in film and television of the past year, as voted by the Critics' Choice Association, comprised of more than 600 film critics and entertainment journalists. The ceremony, hosted for the fourth time by comedian Chelsea Handler, took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. In the film category, Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' starring Michael B. Jordan in two roles, led the nominations with 17. It was followed by Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' with 14, and 'Hamnet' and 'Frankenstein,' both with 11 nominations. On television, the Netflix series 'Adolescence' topped the list with six nominations, highlighting its cast led by Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper. Meanwhile, the romantic comedy 'Nobody Wants This', starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, competed in five categories, while several productions such as Hacks, Severance, and The Diplomat received four nominations each. This year, the Critics Choice Awards added four new categories, including 'Best Variety Series' and, in film, 'Best Stunt Design', 'Best Cast', and 'Best Sound', thus expanding recognition to key areas of the audiovisual industry. Meet the big winners of the night!

Film Categories

Best Picture

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Young Actor/Actress

Best Director

Best Original Screenplay

Best Adapted Screenplay

Best Cinematography

Best Animated Feature

Television Categories

Best Drama Series

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Best Actress in a Drama Series

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Best Comedy Series

Best Actor in a Comedy Series

Best Actress in a Comedy Series

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Best Limited Television Series

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