As Hollywood’s 2026 awards season officially kicks off, the Critics Choice Awards might be offering an early look at this year’s Oscar ballot.
During the Santa Monica, California, awards ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 4, “Sinners” and “Frankenstein” went neck-and-neck, tying for the most trophies, with four wins each, including best supporting actor for “Frankenstein” star Jacob Elordi and best young actor for Miles Caton of “Sinners.” Meanwhile, “One Battle After Another” took home best picture, best director (for Paul Thomas Anderson) and best adapted screenplay.
In TV, “Adolescence” had a big night as the Netflix series scored four trophies; meanwhile, HBO’s hit drama “The Pitt” and Apple TV’s “The Studio” tied in second place with three wins each.
In the closely watched best actor and actress categories, “Marty Supreme” leading man Timothée Chalamet and “Hamnet” star Jessie Buckley reigned supreme, launching to the forefront for the Academy Awards.
Full list of winners at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards:
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/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
Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau, “Frankenstein”
Best editing
Stephen Mirrione, “F1”
Best costume design
Kate Hawley, “Frankenstein”
Best hair and makeup
Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey, “Frankenstein”
Best visual effects
Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett, “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
Best stunt design
Wade Eastwood, “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” from “KPop Demon Hunters,” Ejae, Mark Sonnenblick, Ido, 24, Teddy
Best score
Ludwig Göransson, “Sinners”
Best sound
Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta, Gareth John, “F1”
TV
Best drama series
“The Pitt”
Best actor in a drama series
Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
Best actress in a drama series
Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus”
Best supporting actor in a drama series
Tramell Tillman, “Severance”
Best supporting actress in a drama series
Katherine LaNasa, “The Pitt”
Best comedy series
“The Studio”
Best actor in a comedy series
Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
Best actress in a comedy series
Jean Smart, “Hacks”
Best supporting actor in a comedy series
Ike Barinholtz, “The Studio”
Best supporting actress in a comedy series
Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
Best limited series
“Adolescence”
Best movie made for TV
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
Best actor in a limited series or movie made for TV
Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
Best actress in a limited series or movie made for TV
Sarah Snook, “All Her Fault”
Best supporting actor in a limited series or movie made for TV
Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
Best supporting actress in a limited series or movie made for TV
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”
