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Critics Choice Awards 2026 Winners: The start of the new year 2026 has been incredibly exciting for the entertainment industry. The awards season has begun, and the winners of one of the world's most prestigious awards, the Critics' Choice Awards 2026, have recently been announced.
The 31st Critics' Choice Awards ceremony was held on January 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. At this ceremony, the best films, web series, and actors of 2025 were honored for their outstanding performances.
Critics Choice Awards 2026: Film & Movie Winners
This year, films like 'One Battle After Another' and 'Marty Supreme' dominated the big screen. Timothée Chalamet once again proved his acting prowess.
| Category | Winner's Name | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | - | One Battle After Another |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson | 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 Foreign Language Film | - | The Secret Agent |
| Best Animated Feature | - | K-Pop Demon Hunters |
| Best Original Screenplay | Ryan Coogler | Sinners |
| Best Young Actor/Actress | Miles Caton | Sinners |
Critics Choice Awards 2026: TV and Web Series Winners List
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In the world of OTT and TV, 'The Pit' and 'Adolescence' garnered the most attention. There was tough competition in both the comedy and drama categories.
Best Drama & Comedy Series Winners
- Best Drama Series: The Pit
- Best Actor (Drama): Noah Wyle (The Pit)
- Best Actress (Drama): Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
- Best Comedy Series: The Studio
- Best Actor (Comedy): Seth Rogen (The Studio)
- Best Actress (Comedy): Jean Smart (Hacks)
Limited Series & Television Movie Winners
- Best Limited Series: Adolescence
- Best Actor (Limited Series): Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
- Best Actress (Limited Series): Sarah Snook (All Her Fault)
- Best Talk Show: Jimmy Kimmel Live
2026 Critics Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actors & Actresses
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In addition to the main roles, supporting actors also won the hearts of critics with their performances:
- Best Supporting Actor (Drama): Tramell Tillman (Severance)
- Best Supporting Actress (Drama): Catherine LaNasa (The Pit)
- Best Supporting Actor (Comedy): Ike Barinholtz (The Studio)
- Best Supporting Actress (Comedy): Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)
- Best Supporting Actor (Limited Series): Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
- Best Supporting Actress (Limited Series): Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
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