Margot Robbie in "Birds of Prey," which won her the Best Actress in a Superhero Movie award. Photo curtesy Warner
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Winners of the inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards

Winners for the inaugural “Critics Choice Super Awards” were announced last night. The honorees honor superhero, science fiction, fantasy, horror, action and animation movies and series.

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Last night the Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the winners of the inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards during a special presentation broadcast on  The CW. Produced remotely following COVID safety protocols, the ceremony was hosted by writer/director/podcaster Kevin Smith and actress/writer Dani Fernandez, and honored the most  popular, fan-obsessed genres across both television and movies, including Superhero/Comic Book, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, Action and Animation. The full show is available to stream for free on The CW App and at cwtv.com. 

Hulu and NEON’s “Palm Springs” and Disney+’s “Soul” led the film winners, each earning three trophies. “Palm Springs” was recognized for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie, Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie (Andy Samberg), and Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie (Cristin Milioti). “Soul” earned Best Animated Movie, as well as Best Voice Actor in an Animated Movie (Jamie Foxx) and Best Voice Actress in an Animated Movie (Tina Fey). 

In the series categories, Amazon’s “The Boys” took home the most awards, earning a total of four including Best Superhero Series, Best Actor in a Superhero Series (Antony Starr), Best Actress in a Superhero Series (Aya Cash), and Best Villain in a Series (Antony Starr). Starr was the only actor to take home multiple awards for his work. 

With wins in both the film and series categories, Netflix led the studio/network count with a total of five. 

The Critics Choice Association also presented the Legacy Award to the “Star Trek” franchise, recognizing the cultural impact it has had across multiple decades while continuing to

appeal to and grow its loyal fanbase with new stories and characters. “Star Trek” icon Patrick Stewart, and “Star Trek: Discovery” trailblazer Sonequa Martin-Green were on-hand to  accept this special honor, which came as the franchise celebrates its 55th anniversary.  

The inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards show was produced by Bob Bain Productions. The CCA  is represented by Dan Black of Greenberg Traurig. 

Film winners

BEST ACTION MOVIE 
Da 5 Bloods (Netflix) 

BEST ACTOR IN AN ACTION MOVIE 
Delroy Lindo – Da 5 Bloods (Netflix) 

BEST ACTRESS IN AN ACTION MOVIE 
Betty Gilpin – The Hunt (Universal) 

BEST ANIMATED MOVIE 
Soul (Disney+)

BEST VOICE ACTOR IN AN ANIMATED MOVIE 
Jamie Foxx – Soul (Disney+) 

BEST VOICE ACTRESS IN AN ANIMATED MOVIE 
Tina Fey – Soul (Disney+) 

BEST SUPERHERO MOVIE* 
The Old Guard (Netflix) 

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPERHERO MOVIE* 
Ewan McGregor – Birds of Prey (Warner Bros.) 

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPERHERO MOVIE* 
Margot Robbie – Birds of Prey (Warner Bros.) 

BEST HORROR MOVIE 
The Invisible Man (Universal) 

BEST ACTOR IN A HORROR MOVIE 
Vince Vaughn – Freaky (Universal) 

BEST ACTRESS IN A HORROR MOVIE 
Elisabeth Moss – The Invisible Man (Universal) 

BEST SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY MOVIE 
Palm Springs (Hulu and NEON) 

BEST ACTOR IN A SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY MOVIE 
Andy Samberg – Palm Springs (Hulu and NEON) 

BEST ACTRESS IN A SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY MOVIE 
Cristin Milioti – Palm Springs (Hulu and NEON) 

BEST VILLAIN IN A MOVIE 
Jim Carrey – Sonic The Hedgehog (Paramount) 

* Superhero categories also include Comic Book and Video Game Inspired Movies 


Winners by film

Birds of Prey (Warner Bros.) – 2 
Best Actor in a Superhero Movie – Ewan McGregor  
Best Actress in a Superhero Movie – Margot Robbie  

Da 5 Bloods (Netflix) – 2 
Best Action Movie 
Best Actor in an Action Movie – Delroy Lindo 

Freaky (Universal) – 1
Best Actor in a Horror Movie – Vince Vaughn 

Palm Springs (Hulu and NEON) – 3 
Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie 
Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie – Andy Samberg  
Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie – Cristin Milioti 

Sonic The Hedgehog (Paramount) – 1 
Best Villain in a Movie – Jim Carrey 

Soul (Disney+) – 3  
Best Voice Actor in an Animated Movie – Jamie Foxx  
Best Voice Actress in an Animated Movie – Tina Fey  
Best Animated Movie 

The Hunt (Universal) – 1 
Best Actress in an Action Movie – Betty Gilpin  

The Invisible Man (Universal) – 2  
Best Horror Movie 
Best Actress in a Horror Movie – Elisabeth Moss 

The Old Guard (Netflix) – 1 
Best Superhero Movie 


Series winners

BEST ACTION SERIES 
Vikings (History) 

BEST ACTOR IN AN ACTION SERIES 
Daveed Diggs – Snowpiercer (TNT) 

BEST ACTRESS IN AN ACTION SERIES 
Angela Bassett – 9-1-1 (Fox) 

BEST ANIMATED SERIES 
BoJack Horseman (Netflix) 

BEST VOICE ACTOR IN AN ANIMATED SERIES 
Will Arnett – BoJack Horseman (Netflix) 

BEST VOICE ACTRESS IN AN ANIMATED SERIES 
Kaley Cuoco – Harley Quinn (HBO Max) 

BEST SUPERHERO SERIES* 
The Boys (Amazon) 

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPERHERO SERIES* 
Antony Starr – The Boys (Amazon)

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPERHERO SERIES* 
Aya Cash – The Boys (Amazon) 

BEST HORROR SERIES 
Lovecraft Country (HBO) 

BEST ACTOR IN A HORROR SERIES 
Jensen Ackles – Supernatural (The CW) 

BEST ACTRESS IN A HORROR SERIES 
Jurnee Smollett – Lovecraft Country (HBO) 

BEST SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY SERIES 
The Mandalorian (Disney+) 

BEST ACTOR IN A SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY SERIES 
Patrick Stewart – Star Trek: Picard (CBS All Access) 

BEST ACTRESS IN A SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY SERIES 
Natasia Demetriou – What We Do in the Shadows (FX) 

BEST VILLAIN IN A SERIES 
Antony Starr – The Boys (Amazon) 

* Superhero categories also include Comic Book and Video Game Inspired Series  


Winners by series

9-1-1 (Fox) – 1 
Best Actress in an Action Series – Angela Bassett 

BoJack Horseman (Netflix) – 2 
Best Animated Series 
Best Voice Actor in an Animated Series – Will Arnett  

Harley Quinn (HBO Max) – 1 
Best Voice Actress in an Animated Series – Kaley Cuoco  

Lovecraft Country (HBO) – 2 
Best Horror Series 
Best Actress in a Horror Series – Jurnee Smollett  

Snowpiercer (TNT) – 1 
Best Actor in an Action Series – Daveed Diggs  

Star Trek: Picard (CBS All Access) – 1 
Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series – Patrick Stewart  

Supernatural (The CW) – 1
Best Actor in a Horror Series – Jensen Ackles  

The Boys (Amazon) – 4 
Best Superhero Series 
Best Actor in a Superhero Series – Antony Starr  
Best Actress in a Superhero Series – Aya Cash  
Best Villain in a Series – Antony Starr  

The Mandalorian (Disney+) – 1 
Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series 

Vikings (History) – 1 
Best Action Series 

What We Do in the Shadows (FX) – 1 
Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series – Natasia Demetriou 


Winners by network/studio

Netflix – 5  
Amazon – 4  
Disney+ – 4  
Universal – 4  
HBO / HBO Max – 3  
Hulu – 3  
NEON – 3  
Warner Bros. – 2 
CBS All Access – 1  
Fox – 1  
FX – 1  
History – 1  
Paramount – 1  
The CW – 1  
TNT – 1 

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