Critics Choice Awards 2026: The complete winners list
by Kyle Buchanan · The Seattle Times“One Battle After Another” claimed its first televised trophies Sunday night, earning the best-picture prize at the Critics Choice Awards.
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film about a burned-out revolutionary searching for his daughter won three awards total, including honors for directing and adapted screenplay.
“This is the best time I ever had making a movie, and I feel like it shows,” Anderson said.
The Critics Choice Awards, presented by a group of more than 500 broadcast critics and journalists in Santa Monica, California, usually follow the Golden Globes and often rubber-stamp the same set of winners. But after moving to an earlier date — with the Globes coming one week later this year, on Jan. 11 — pundits were curious to see which direction the Critics Choice voters would take.
In the competitive best actor category, Timothée Chalamet prevailed for his portrayal of an ambitious table-tennis player in “Marty Supreme.” After his rambunctious press tour for the film, Chalamet appeared subdued and appreciative onstage, initially stumbling over his words.
“Damn, I’m more nervous than I thought I’d be,” he admitted, closing his speech with a tribute to his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner. “Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you.
Many expect Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”) to sweep this season’s best actress trophies and the Critics Choice Awards kicked off what may be her winning streak. The Irish actress, who plays William Shakespeare’s wife, was overwhelmed as she took the stage.
“This is intense!” Buckley said.
Other major film prizes went to Amy Madigan, the supporting actress winner for “Weapons,” and Jacob Elordi, who won the supporting actor trophy for “Frankenstein.” That Guillermo del Toro monster movie also picked up awards for costumes and production design, while Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama, “Sinners,” won for score, original screenplay and best young actor, Miles Caton.
Here is the complete list of winners:
FILM
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 or 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
Francine Maisler, “Sinners”
Best Cinematography
Adolpho Veloso, “Train Dreams”
Best Production Design
“Frankenstein”
Best Editing
Stephen Mirrione, “F1: The Movie”
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 Goransson, “Sinners”
Best Sound
“F1: The Movie”
TELEVISION
Best Drama Series
“The Pitt”
Best Actor, Drama Series
Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
Best Actress, Drama Series
Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus”
Best Supporting Actor, Drama Series
Tramell Tillman, “Severance”
Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series
Katherine LaNasa, “The Pitt”
Best Comedy Series
“The Studio”
Best Actor, Comedy Series
Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
Best Actress, Comedy Series
Jean Smart, “Hacks”
Best Supporting Actor, Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz, “The Studio”
Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
Best Limited Series
“Adolescence”
Best TV Movie
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
Best Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie
Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
Best Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie
Sarah Snook, “All Her Fault”
Best Supporting Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie
Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
Best Supporting Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie
Erin Doherty, “Adolescence”
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”