Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: One Battle After Another Dominates
The winners of the 31st Critics’ Choice Awards were announced on January 5, 2026. The event celebrated outstanding achievements in films, TV, and web series, honoring actors and creators chosen by critics worldwide. The ceremony was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, USA.
‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film
The biggest winner of the night was ‘One Battle After Another’, which won Best Film. Acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson also won Best Director for his work on the film. Known for its gripping story, visual treatment, and direction, the film has now cemented its place as one of the year’s most impactful releases.
Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley Shine
Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor for his performance in ‘Marty Supreme’, while Jessie Buckley was awarded Best Actress for her role in ‘Hamnet’. In supporting categories, Jacob Elordi won Best Supporting Actor for ‘Frankenstein’ and Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for ‘Weapons’.
‘Adolescence’ Series Dominates TV Awards
In TV and limited series categories, ‘Adolescence’ stood out, winning multiple awards. Stephen Graham was named Best Actor in a Limited Series, Owen Cooper Best Supporting Actor, and Erin Doherty Best Supporting Actress. Meanwhile, Sara Snook won Best Actress in a Limited Series for ‘All Her Fault’.
Best Comedy and Drama Series
‘The Studio’ won Best Comedy Series. Actors Jean Smart, Janel James, and Ike Barinholtz won acting awards in comedy. In drama series, Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa for ‘The Pit’, Tramel Tilman for ‘Severance’, and Rhea Seehorn for ‘Pluribus’ were honored.
Animation and Music Awards
In animation and music, ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ won Best Animated Feature and its song ‘Golden’ won Best Song. ‘Squid Game’ won Best Foreign Language Series and ‘The Secret Agent’ won Best Foreign Language Film. This year, new categories like Casting and Ensemble were added. The ceremony was hosted by Chelsea Handler for the fourth consecutive year.
Overall, Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 showcased excellence in content, performance, and creativity, giving audiences a memorable experience across films and series.