Critics Choice Awards 2026: Complete Winners List and Highlights

Overview of the 31st Critics Choice Awards

The 31st Critics Choice Awards recently kicked off Hollywood’s awards season, held on Sunday night. This prestigious event honors outstanding achievements in film and television. This year, films like "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," and "Frankenstein" took center stage, setting the tone for a competitive awards season.

Major Film Awards

Best Picture and Directing Honors

Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" clinched the Best Picture award, and Anderson also garnered the Best Director title for the film, solidifying its dominance at the ceremony.

Notable Wins in Film Acting Categories

• Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet for "Marty Supreme."
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley for "Hamnet."
• Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi for "Frankenstein."
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for "Weapons."

Recognition in Music and Animation

"KPop Demon Hunters" continued its successful run by winning Best Animated Feature and earning accolades for its song "Golden."

Television Awards Highlights

Best Limited Series Triumphs

The television category witnessed "Adolescence" taking home the award for Best Limited Series, along with several acting awards for its stars Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, and Owen Cooper. Sarah Snook won Best Actress in a Limited Series for "All Her Fault."

Drama and Comedy Series Awards

• Best Drama Series: "The Pitt," with acting honors going to Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa.
• Best Comedy Series: "The Studio," featuring Seth Rogen and Ike Barinholtz among the winners.

Jean Smart received Best Actress in a Comedy for "Hacks," and Janelle James earned Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for "Abbott Elementary."

Best Talk Show Award

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" secured the award for Best Talk Show, further establishing its presence in the television landscape.

Complete Winners List

Film Awards

• Best Picture: "One Battle After Another" – WINNER
• Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet – "Marty Supreme" – WINNER
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley – "Hamnet" – WINNER
• Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi – "Frankenstein" – WINNER
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan – "Weapons" – WINNER
• Best Animated Feature: "KPop Demon Hunters" – WINNER
• Best Song: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters – WINNER

Television Awards

• Best Limited Series: "Adolescence" – WINNER
• Best Comedy Series: "The Studio" – WINNER
• Best Drama Series: "The Pitt" – WINNER
• Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle – "The Pitt" – WINNER
• Best Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn – "Pluribus" – WINNER

Conclusion

The Critics Choice Awards continue to celebrate and recognize remarkable talent in both film and television. With a blend of established favorites and emerging stories, the event sets a high bar for the rest of the awards season.