The 31st Critics Choice Awards took place on January 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, celebrating the year’s top achievements in film and television, with comedian Chelsea Handler hosting the live broadcas
🎥 Film Highlights
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Best Picture: One Battle After Another
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Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
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Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
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Best Actress: Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
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Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
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Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan — Weapons
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Sinners led the nominations with 17 and took home multiple awards across categories including Original Screenplay.
Technical honors included Best Visual Effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash and Best Cinematography for Train Dreams.
📺 Television Winners
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Best Drama Series: The Pitt
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Best Comedy Series: The Studio
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Best Limited Series: Adolescence
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Best Foreign Language Series: Squid Game
Other acting winners included leading and supporting performers from acclaimed dramas, comedies, and limited series.
The 2026 Critics' Choice Awards showcased a wide range of creative achievements across genres and formats, setting the tone for the awards season ahead.
