Critics Choice Awards 2026 Winners Announced

The winners of the Critics Choice Awards 2026 have been announced, showcasing a diverse group of talented individuals and outstanding work across various categories. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights.

In the category of Best Young Actor/Actress, Miles Caton took home the award for his role in “Sinners” (Warner Bros.). Other nominees included Everett Blunck, Cary Christopher, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Jacobi Jupe, and Nina Ye.

Moving on to Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Tramell Tillman emerged as the winner for his performance in “Severance” (Apple TV). The category also featured actors like Patrick Ball, Billy Crudup, Ato Essandoh, Wood Harris, and Tom Pelphrey.

The award for Best Picture went to “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.), with other nominees including “Bugonia,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners,” “Train Dreams,” and “Wicked: For Good.”

Timothée Chalamet clinched the Best Actor award for his role in “Marty Supreme” (A24), while Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her performance in “Hamnet” (Focus Features).

In the Best Supporting Actor category, Jacob Elordi was the winner for “Frankenstein” (Netflix). Other nominees included Benicio del Toro, Paul Mescal, Sean Penn, Adam Sandler, and Stellan Skarsgård.

Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Weapons” (Warner Bros.), while Paul Thomas Anderson took home the Best Director award for “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.).

Other categories included Best Costume Design, Best Hair and Makeup, Best Visual Effects, Best Animated Feature, Best Comedy, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Song, Best Drama Series, and Best Actor/Actress in a Drama Series.

These awards celebrate the incredible talent and creativity within the entertainment industry, recognizing the hard work and dedication of all those involved in bringing these stories to life.