Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Big Winners

The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, January 4th, in Santa Monica, California, unofficially marking the start of this year's awards season in the United States.

The event, presented by the Critics Choice Association, is considered a key precursor to the Oscars.

In the film categories, «One Battle After Another» was named Best Picture, while Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor. Jessie Buckley stood out for her performance in «Hamnet», winning Best Actress.

Film Categories (Selection):

• Best Picture: One Battle After Another
• Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)

Television Categories (Selection):

• Best Drama Series: The Pitt
• Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
• Best Comedy Series: The Studio