The 31st Critics Choice Awards 2026 celebrated the best of cinema and television, honoring films and series that captivated audiences and critics alike. This year, One Battle After Another emerged as the big winner, claiming Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson. On the small screen, Adolescence dominated the limited series category, while The Studio won Best Comedy Series, showcasing Hollywood’s finest talent and storytelling achievements. From standout performances to technical brilliance, the ceremony highlighted a year of creativity, drama, and unforgettable moments in entertainment.
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The 31st Critics Choice Awards 2026 were held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, honoring the best achievements in film and television. Hosted by Chelsea Handler for the fourth consecutive year, the ceremony celebrated some of the most memorable performances, directors, and productions of the year.
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Biggest Winner: One Battle After Another
The subversive comedy One Battle After Another emerged as the Best Picture winner. The film, centered on radical politics, also saw Paul Thomas Anderson win Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. This sweep highlights Anderson’s brilliance in combining sharp storytelling with social commentary.
Other Major Film Winners
- Frankenstein – Guillermo del Toro’s re-imagining of the classic horror tale won 4 awards, including Best Supporting Actor (Jacob Elordi), Production Design, Costume Design, and Hair & Makeup.
- Sinners – This vampire drama set in the Jim Crow South also bagged 4 awards, including Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler), Casting, Score, and Best Young Performer (Miles Caton).
- Best Actor: Timothee Chalamet for Marty Supreme.
- Best Actress: Jessie Buckley for Hamnet.
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for Weapons.
- Best Comedy (Film): The Naked Gun.
- Best Animated Feature: K-Pop Demon Hunters, which also won Best Song for Golden.
- Best Foreign Language Film: The Secret Agent (Brazilian political drama).
Other Notable Wins:
- Best Cinematography: Adolpho Veloso – Train Dreams
- Best Editing: Stephen Mirrione – F1
- Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Television Winners: Adolescence and The Studio Lead
In the television categories, Adolescence dominated the limited series field with four awards, including:
- Best Limited Series
- Best Actor, Limited Series – Stephen Graham
- Best Supporting Actor – Owen Cooper
- Best Supporting Actress – Erin Doherty
Drama Series: The Pitt won Best Drama Series and acting awards for Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa.
Comedy Series: The Studio took home Best Comedy Series, with Seth Rogen winning Best Actor and Ike Barinholtz Best Supporting Actor. Other notable wins included:
- Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks
- Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Janelle James – Abbott Elementary
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Drama Acting Wins:
- Best Actress: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
- Best Supporting Actor: Tramell Tillman – Severance
Other Television Awards:
- Best Animated Series: South Park
- Best Foreign Language Series: Squid Game
- Best Talk Show: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Best Comedy Special: SNL50: The Anniversary Special
- Best Variety Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Complete List of Critics Choice Awards 2026 Winners
Film Categories
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Picture | One Battle After Another |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another |
| Best Actor | Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme |
| Best Actress | Jessie Buckley – Hamnet |
| Best Supporting Actor | Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein |
| Best Supporting Actress | Amy Madigan – Weapons |
| Best Original Screenplay | Ryan Coogler – Sinners |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another |
| Best Young Performer | Miles Caton – Sinners |
| Best Comedy (Film) | The Naked Gun |
| Best Animated Feature | K-Pop Demon Hunters |
| Best Production Design | Frankenstein |
| Best Cinematography | Train Dreams |
| Best Costume Design | Frankenstein |
| Best Editing | F1 |
| Best Stunt Design | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning |
| Best Hair & Makeup | Frankenstein |
| Best Sound | F1 |
| Best Visual Effects | Avatar: Fire and Ash |
| Best Score | Sinners |
| Best Song | Golden – K-Pop Demon Hunters |
| Best Foreign Language Film | The Secret Agent |
Television Categories
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Drama Series | The Pitt |
| Best Comedy Series | The Studio |
| Best Limited Series | Adolescence |
| Best Movie Made for TV | Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy |
| Best Actor, Drama Series | Noah Wyle – The Pitt |
| Best Actress, Drama Series | Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus |
| Best Actor, Comedy Series | Seth Rogen – The Studio |
| Best Actress, Comedy Series | Jean Smart – Hacks |
| Best Actor, Limited Series | Stephen Graham – Adolescence |
| Best Actress, Limited Series | Sarah Snook – All Her Fault |
| Best Supporting Actor, Drama | Tramell Tillman – Severance |
| Best Supporting Actress, Drama | Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt |
| Best Supporting Actor, Comedy | Ike Barinholtz – The Studio |
| Best Supporting Actress, Comedy | Janelle James – Abbott Elementary |
| Best Supporting Actor, Limited Series | Owen Cooper – Adolescence |
| Best Supporting Actress, Limited Series | Erin Doherty – Adolescence |
| Best Animated Series | South Park |
| Best Foreign Language Series | Squid Game |
| Best Talk Show | Jimmy Kimmel Live! |
| Best Comedy Special | SNL50: The Anniversary Special |
| Best Variety Series | Last Week Tonight With John Oliver |
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FAQ
Q1. When were the Critics Choice Awards 2026 held?
A: The ceremony took place at Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, in 2026.
Q2. Who hosted the Critics Choice Awards 2026?
A: Chelsea Handler hosted the event for the fourth consecutive year.
Q3. Which film won Best Picture at the Critics Choice Awards 2026?
A: One Battle After Another won Best Picture.
Q4. Who won Best Actor and Best Actress in films?
A: Timothee Chalamet won Best Actor for Marty Supreme, and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet.
Q5. Which TV series dominated the limited series category?
A: Adolescence won four awards, including Best Limited Series.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on the official Critics Choice Awards 2026 results as reported by Variety. All information is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change.
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