31st Critics' Choice Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Film and TV for the 2026 Awards Season
The 31st Critics’ Choice Awards mark the beginning of the 2026 awards season, recognizing outstanding performances in film and TV. The awards, voted on by over 600 reporters and journalists from the Critics Choice Association, serve as a precursor to the Golden Globes and Oscars. Michael B. Jordan's horror film "Sinners" leads the film categories with 17 nominations, while Netflix's "Adolescence" and "Nobody Wants This" dominate the TV nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on January 4, 2026, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, with Chelsea Handler returning as the host for the fourth consecutive year. The event will be broadcast live on E! and the USA Network, with a red carpet special preceding the ceremony. The Critics’ Choice Association aims to celebrate excellence in both film and television, honoring the best performances of the year.