Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Sinners, Adolescence Lead 31st Critics Choice Awards Nominations
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the nominations for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards.
The film 'Sinners' led with 17 nominations, while the Netflix series 'Adolescence' topped the TV categories with six nominations.
The awards will be hosted by Chelsea Handler on January 4, 2026, in Santa Monica.
Four new categories have been added this year, including Best Variety Series and Best Stunt Design.
The CCA is the largest critics' organization in the US and Canada, representing over 500 media critics and entertainment journalists.
The awards show is set to be the first major event of the 2026 awards season.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced nominations for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards.
Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' led film nominations with 17 nods, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Netflix series 'Adolescence' topped TV categories with six nominations, including Best Limited Series.
Four new categories were added: Best Variety Series, Best Stunt Design, Best Casting and Ensemble, and Best Sound.
The awards will be hosted by Chelsea Handler on January 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
- Who
- Critics Choice Association (CCA)
- What
- Announcement of nominations for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards
- When
- January 4, 2026
- Where
- Barker Hangar, Santa Monica
- Why
- To celebrate outstanding performances and projects in film and television
- Event
- 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards
- Host
- Chelsea Handler
- Date
- January 4, 2026
- Location
- Barker Hangar, Santa Monica
- New Categories
- Best Variety Series, Best Stunt Design, Best Casting and Ensemble, Best Sound
- Top Film
- Sinners (17 nominations)
- Top TV Series
- Adolescence (6 nominations)
- Organizer
- Critics Choice Association (CCA)
