Critics Choice Awards 2026 Full Winners List: All Film and TV Winners Revealed

Critics Choice Awards Winner List 2026: Awards season officially gathered momentum with the 31st edition of the Critics Choice Awards, held on Sunday night. Widely viewed as a strong indicator of where the larger awards conversation may be headed, this year’s ceremony celebrated a mix of prestige cinema, ambitious television, and bold genre storytelling across platforms.

The 2026 edition proved particularly competitive, with films like ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Sinners’, ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Hamnet’ dominating the conversation, while television saw major wins for ‘The Pitt’, ‘The Studio’ and the limited series ‘Adolescence’.

Comedian Chelsea Handler returned as host for the fourth consecutive year, bringing familiarity and sharp humour to the evening. Meanwhile, the Critics Choice Association expanded the scope of the awards by introducing new categories, such as Best Casting/Ensemble, Best Variety Series, Stunt Design and Sound, signalling a broader recognition of behind-the-scenes creative contributions.

Critics Choice Awards 2026 Winners List

Below is the complete winners list, featuring winners only, across film and television categories.

Critics Choice Awards 2026 Film Winners

• Best Picture: One Battle After Another
• Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
• Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan – Weapons
• Best Young Actor/Actress: Miles Caton – Sinners
• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
• Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler – Sinners
• Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
• Best Casting and Ensemble: Sinners
• Best Editing: Stephen Mirrione – F1
• Best Production Design: Frankenstein
• Best Costume Design: Frankenstein
• Best Hair and Makeup: Frankenstein
• Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
• Best Stunt Design: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
• Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
• Best Comedy: The Naked Gun
• Best Foreign Language Film: The Secret Agent
• Best Song: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters
• Best Score: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
• Best Sound: F1

Congratulations to Timothée Chalamet, winner of the Critics Choice Award for Best Actor for “Marty Supreme.”#criticschoice #criticschoiceawards #MartySupreme pic.twitter.com/s7kZKAhDrm

— Critics Choice Awards (@CriticsChoice) January 5, 2026

Critics Choice Awards 2026 TV Winners

• Best Drama Series: The Pitt
• Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle – The Pitt
• Best Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
• Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman – Severance
• Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt

Congratulations to “The Pitt,” winner of the Critics Choice Award for Best Drama Series.#criticschoice #criticschoiceawards #ThePitt pic.twitter.com/msJOfVdnuF

— Critics Choice Awards (@CriticsChoice) January 5, 2026

• Best Comedy Series: The Studio
• Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen – The Studio
• Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks
• Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ike Barinholtz – The Studio
• Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Janelle James – Abbott Elementary

• Best Limited Series: Adolescence
• Best Movie Made for Television: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
• Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Stephen Graham – Adolescence
• Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Sarah Snook – All Her Fault
• Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Owen Cooper – Adolescence
• Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Erin Doherty – Adolescence

Congratulations to “Adolescence,” winner of the Critics Choice Award for Best Limited Series.#criticschoice #criticschoiceawards #Adolescence pic.twitter.com/XfLeHlSWOQ

— Critics Choice Awards (@CriticsChoice) January 5, 2026

• Best Foreign Language Series: Squid Game
• Best Animated Series: South Park
• Best Talk Show: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
• Best Variety Series: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
• Best Comedy Special: SNL50: The Anniversary Special

With a strong showing across both film and television, the Critics Choice Awards 2026 have set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested awards season ahead.

Who Were the Biggest Winners at the Critics Choice Awards 2026?

One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest film winner, securing Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, while Adolescence dominated the television categories as Best Limited Series.

Why Are the Critics Choice Awards Important in Awards Season?

The Critics Choice Awards are considered a strong predictor for major honours like the Oscars and Emmys, as they reflect early critical consensus and industry momentum.

Which Actors Delivered Standout Wins at Critics Choice Awards 2026?

Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor for Marty Supreme, Jessie Buckley claimed Best Actress for Hamnet, and Jacob Elordi and Amy Madigan took home supporting acting awards.

Which Films Dominated the Technical Categories in 2026?

Frankenstein led the technical wins, securing awards for Production Design, Costume Design, and Hair and Makeup, highlighting its strong craft achievements.

How Did Television Series Perform at Critics Choice Awards 2026?

The Pitt won Best Drama Series, The Studio led comedy wins, and Adolescence stood out across multiple limited series categories.

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