Critics Choice Awards 2026 winners list: The winners of the 31st Critics Choice Awards were officially announced on Monday, recognising achievements across film and television as voted on by an international body of critics. The 2026 edition of the awards once again highlighted a broad mix of theatrical releases and streaming titles, with several projects earning multiple honours across categories.
The ceremony took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and was broadcast live on E! and USA Network. In India, viewers were able to follow the event via JioHotstar on January 5, 2026. This year’s awards reflected a strong showing for limited series performances, international titles, and technical achievements.
Among the most notable outcomes of the night was the recognition for Adolescence. Stephen Graham won Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his role in the series, while Owen Cooper picked up the award for Best Supporting Actor in the same category. The series also earned Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for Erin Doherty, making it one of the most awarded limited series at this year’s ceremony.
In the film categories, One Battle After Another emerged as a key winner, taking home Best Picture. The film’s director, Paul Thomas Anderson, also won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, underlining the project’s strong reception among critics. Acting honours in cinema included Best Actor for Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley for Hamnet.PauseMute
Supporting performance awards saw Jacob Elordi win Best Supporting Actor for Frankenstein, while Amy Madigan received Best Supporting Actress for Weapons. Frankenstein also secured Best Costume Design for Kate Hawley.
Television categories featured a mix of long-running and newer titles. The Studio won Best Comedy Series, while Jean Smart took Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks. In drama categories, Noah Wyle won Best Actor for The Pitt, and Rhea Seehorn earned Best Actress for Pluribus.
International and animated categories were also represented, with Squid Game winning Best Foreign Language Series and The Secret Agent taking Best Foreign Language Film. KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and Best Song for “Golden,” while South Park secured Best Animated Series.
