Hollywood’s awards season kicked into high gear Sunday night as the Critics Choice Awards recognized achievement in film and television at a ceremony in Los Angeles hosted by Chelsea Handler.
“One Battle After Another” was named best picture, while Paul Thomas Anderson nabbed best director honors for his film.
Read our review of ‘One Battle After Another’
In the acting categories, Timothée Chalamet won best actor for “Marty Supreme,” and Jessie Buckley won best actress for “Hamnet.” Jacob Elordi took best supporting actor for “Frankenstein,” while Amy Madigan won best supporting actress for “Weapons.”
“Sinners” emerged as one of the night’s big winners, taking home four awards. The film won best casting and ensemble, a new category this year, which went to Francine Maisle. Miles Caton was named best young actor or actress, Ryan Coogler won best original screenplay, and Ludwig Göransson won best score.
“Frankenstein” also proved a major winner with four trophies, while “KPop: Demon Hunters” and “F1” each took home two awards.
On the television side, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” won best talk show, while “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” took the trophy for best talk series. The “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” won in its category.
The red carpet featured notable fashion moments, with Elle Fanning, Teyana Taylor, Michael B. Jordan, Jessica Biel and Chase Infiniti among those recognized as best-dressed by fashion observers.
Critics Choice Award winners are determined by approximately 600 critics and journalists who are members of the Critics Choice Association. The awards are often viewed as an early indicator for the Academy Awards, though the voting bodies differ significantly in size and composition.
The ceremony marks one of the first major awards shows of 2026, kicking off a season that will culminate with the Oscars later this year.
Critics Choice Awards — Full Winners List (2026)
Film
- Best Picture
“One Battle After Another” - Best Director
Paul Thomas Anderson — “One Battle After Another” - Best Actor
Timothée Chalamet — “Marty Supreme” - Best Actress
Jessie Buckley — “Hamnet” - Best Supporting Actor
Jacob Elordi — “Frankenstein” - Best Supporting Actress
Amy Madigan — “Weapons” - Best Young Actor/Actress
Miles Caton — “Sinners” - Best Original Screenplay
Ryan Coogler — “Sinners” - Best Adapted Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson — “One Battle After Another” - Best Casting and Ensemble
“Sinners” - Best Cinematography
Adolpho Veloso — “Train Dreams” - Best Production Design
“Frankenstein” - Best Editing
Stephen Mirrione — “F1” - Best Costume Design
“Frankenstein” - Best Hair and Makeup
“Frankenstein” - Best Visual Effects
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” - Best Score
Ludwig Göransson — “Sinners” - Best Song
“Golden” — “KPop Demon Hunters” - Best Sound
“F1”
Television
- Best Drama Series
“The Pitt” - Best Comedy Series
“The Studio” - Best Limited Series
“Adolescence” - Best Movie Made for Television
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” - Best Actor in a Drama Series
Noah Wyle — “The Pitt” - Best Actress in a Drama Series
Rhea Seehorn — “Pluribus” - Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Seth Rogen — “The Studio” - Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean Smart — “Hacks” - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz — “The Studio” - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Janelle James — “Abbott Elementary” - Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Stephen Graham — “Adolescence” - Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Sarah Snook — “All Her Fault” - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Owen Cooper — “Adolescence” - Best Foreign Language Series
“Squid Game” - Best Animated Series
“South Park” - Best Variety Series
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