Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: Full list of nominees and winners

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Critics' Choice Awards 2026 Nominations and Winners Announced

The wait is over for film and television enthusiasts, as the Critics' Choice Awards 2026 took place last night at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The star-studded event saw some of A-list celebrities walk the red carpet, including Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Leonardo DiCaprio, and many more.

The 31st Critics' Choice Awards honored the best film and television projects released last year, with "Sinners" emerging as the most-nominated film with an impressive 17 nods. On the TV front, "Adolescence" led the pack with six total nominations for its limited series performance.

Here are the winners of each category:

**Film**

* Best Picture: A tie between "Bugonia," "Frankenstein," and "Hamnet"
* Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for "One Battle After Another"
* Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet for his role in "Marty Supreme"
* Best Actress: Jessie Buckley for her role in "Hamnet"

**TV**

* Best Drama Series: The Pitt
* Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle for his role in The Pitt
* Best Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn for her role in Pluribus
* Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman for Severance

**Comedy**

* Best Comedy Series: The Studio
* Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen for his role in The Studio
* Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart for her role in Hacks

**Limited Series**

* Best Limited Series: Adolescence
* Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Stephen Graham for Adolescence
* Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Sarah Snook for All Her Fault

**Animated Features**

* Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters

The full list of winners can be found below:

Best Picture
* Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Train Dreams, Wicked: For Good

Best Director
* Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
* Ryan Coogler – Sinners
* Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein
* Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
* Joachim Triem – Sentimental Value
* Chloé Zhao – Hamnet

Best Actor
* Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
* Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
* Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams
* Ethan Hawk – Blue Moon
* Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
* Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent

Best Actress
* Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
* Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
* Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
* Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
* Amanda Seyfriend – The Testament of Ann Lee
* Emma Stone – Bugonia

Best Supporting Actor
* Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
* Winner: Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
* Paul Mescal – Hamnet
* Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
* Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly
* Stellan Skarsgard – Sentimental Value

Best Supporting Actress
* Ellen Fanning – Sentimental Value
* Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good
* Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
* Winner: Amy Madigan – Weapons
* Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
* Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another

Best Young Actor/Actress
* Everett Blunck – The Plague
* Winner: Miles Caton – Sinners
* Cary Christopher – Weapons
* Shannon Mahina Gorman – Rental Family
* Jacobi Jupe – Hamnet
* Nina Ye – Left-Handed Girl

Best Animated Feature
* Arco
* Elio
* In Your Dreams
* Winner: KPop Demon Hunters
* Little Amelie or the Character of Rain
* Zootopia 2

Best Drama Series
* Alien: Earth
* Andor
* The Diplomat
* Paradise
* Winner: The Pitt
* Pluribus
* Severance
* Task

Best Actor in a Drama Series
* Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
* Diego Luna – Andor
* Mark Ruffalo – Task
* Adam Scott – Severance
* Billy Bob Thornton – Landman
* Winner: Noah Wyle – The Pitt

Best Actress in a Drama Series
* Kathy Bates – The Matlock
* Carrie Coon – The Gilded Age
* Britt Lower – Severance
* Bella Ramsey – The Last Of Us
* Keri Russell – The Diplomat
* Winner: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
* Patrick Ball – The Pitt
* Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
* Ato Essandoh – The Diplomat
* Wood Harris – Forever
* Tom Pelphrey – Task
* Winner: Tramell Tillman – Severance

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
* Nicole Beharie – The Morning Show
* Denee Benton – The Gilded Age
* Allison Janney – The Diplomat
* Winner: Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt
* Greta Lee – The Morning Show
* Skye P. Marshall – Matlock

Best Comedy Series
* Abbott Elementary
* Elsbeth
* Ghosts
* Hacks
* Nobody Wants This
* Only Murders in the Building
* The Righteous Gemstones
* Winner: The Studio

Best Actor in a Comedy Series
* Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
* Ted Danson – A Man on the Inside
* David Alan Grier – St. Denis Medical
* Danny McBride – The Righteous Gemstones
* Winner: Seth Rogen – The Studio
* Alexander Skarsgard – Murderbot

Best Actress in a Comedy Series
* Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This
* Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face
* Rose McIver – Ghosts
* Edi Patterson – The Righteous Gemstones
* Carrie Preston – Elsbeth
* Winner: Jean Smart – Hacks

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
* Ike Barinholtz – The Studio
* Paul W. Downs – Hacks
* Asher Grodman – Ghosts
* Oscar Nunez – The Paper
* Chris Perfetti – Abbott Elementary
* Timothée Simons – Nobody Wants This

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
* Danielle Brooks – Peacemaker
* Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
* Winner: Janelle James – Abbott Elementary
* Justine Lupe – Nobody Wants This
* Ego Nwodim – Saturday Night Live
* Rebecca Wisocky – Ghosts
 
I'm a bit surprised to see KPop Demon Hunters winning Best Animated Feature 🤔🎥. I mean, it's a great show and all, but have you seen the other nominees? Arco, Elio, In Your Dreams... those are some talented animation teams over there. Kudos to them for taking home the prize, but can't help feeling a bit skeptical 🤷‍♀️. Maybe I'm just not hip enough to the K-pop vibe 😂.
 
The Critics' Choice Awards 2026 have shed some light on the cinematic and televisual landscape of last year, revealing a diverse range of talents across various genres 🎥. Notably, "Sinners" dominated the nominations with an impressive 17 nods, while "Adolescence" took home the award for Best Limited Series 📺. The recognition of Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley as Best Actor and Actress, respectively, underscores their remarkable performances in "Marty Supreme" and "Hamnet". It will be fascinating to see how these talented individuals continue to evolve in their craft 🎭.

In the realm of comedy, The Studio emerged as a standout winner in both Best Comedy Series and Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Seth Rogen's portrayal of his character 🤣. Meanwhile, Jean Smart's outstanding performance in Hacks earned her the Best Actress in a Comedy Series award 👏. These wins highlight the impressive range of comedic talent in the industry right now 😂.

As we eagerly await the release of these highly anticipated projects, it is essential to recognize the dedication and hard work that goes into creating engaging stories that resonate with audiences worldwide 🌎. The Critics' Choice Awards serve as a valuable platform for celebrating the achievements of talented individuals within the film and television community 🎉.
 
I think its kinda funny how everyone's raving about "Sinners" getting 17 nominations, but have u seen the entire list of winners? Like, what even is a tie between "Bugonia", "Frankenstein", and "Hamnet"? Isnt that just a cop-out? I mean, cant they just pick one winner for best picture or whatever. And whats with all these repeat nominees like Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler? Didnt we get enough of their projects last year?
 
omg i am SOOOO hyped about the winners of the 2026 Critic's Choice Awards 🎉👏! "Sinners" getting 17 nominations was a clear indication that it was gonna be a great year for cinema 🍿. And can we talk about Timothée Chalamet's win as Best Actor? he totally deserves it, and i'm not surprised he slayed the role in "Marty Supreme" 🤩.

i also loved seeing Paul Thomas Anderson take home the award for Best Director - his work on "One Battle After Another" was pure perfection 💥. And who can forget the amazing performances by Rhea Seehorn and Noah Wyle? they absolutely nailed their roles in "Pluribus" and "The Pitt", respectively 🙌.

the animated features category also brought some awesome surprises, like KPop Demon Hunters winning Best Animated Feature 🎉. have you guys seen it yet? i'm dying to watch it now! 😂
 
omg i'm so hyped about the winners of this years critics choice awards 🤩 especially adolescence which won in limited series and rhea seehorn took home the award for best actress in a drama series 🙌 she totally deserved it, her acting skills are on point!!! i also love that bugonia, frankenstein, and hamnet tied as the best picture winners 🎥👏 what's your take on this years winners? 👀
 
omg i'm literally dying over the winners 🤩 sinners is like the ultimate winner with 17 nominations!!! 💥 timothée chalamet and jessie buckley are like my ultimate faves for best actor and actress 🙌 can't wait to see what they'll do next 🎬
 
omg u guys sinners is lowkey my fave film of the year 🤩 i was so rooting for it to win all those awards and now that it has i'm literally screaming in my room 💥 timothée chalamet's performance in marty supreme was insane 🙌 can't wait to see what he does next 🔮
 
omg i'm so done with the tie for best picture this year 🤯 how can 4 films be equal in terms of excellence? didn't sinners deserve to take it all home, tbh? 🤑 anyway, congrats to Paul Thomas Anderson on his win for best director! one battle after another is such a masterpiece 🎥
 
You know, this whole thing reminds me of the Oscars back in 2020 when Parasite won those big awards and everyone was like 'wow this is a game changer' 🤯. Now look at Sinners, it's like the new kid on the block, got 17 nominations and won a few too. Is that just Hollywood trying to create some buzz or what? I mean, are they really saying that "Sinners" is a better film than Marty Supreme which Timothée Chalamet won for 🤔. It's all about marketing and who you know in this industry, right?
 
omg i cant even keep up with the winners lol they tied for best picture 🤯 i mean bugonia and frankenstein are both amazing but hamnet is my spirit animal 😂 what's next they gotta announce who won that one battle after another award which one did paul thomas anderson direct? wasnt it one of those movies with timothée chalamet? anyhoo congrats to the winners esp Jessie Buckley for best actress 🤩
 
omg i'm so happy for Kpop Demon Hunters 🎉👏 they deserved it!! i was on the edge of my seat watching those animated features, and now we know who won. paul thomas anderson is looking good with 2 wins btw 👍 what's your fave movie/TV show from this year?
 
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