- - Who won big at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards? See the full list

KiMi Robinson, USA TODAYJanuary 5, 2026 at 5:38 AM

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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:

The filmmakers and cast of "One Battle After Another" (from left, Benicio del Toro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cassandra Kulukundis, Paul Thomas Anderson and Chase Infiniti) celebrate their best picture win during the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026.FILMBest 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"

Timothée Chalamet gives an acceptance speech after his best actor win for "Marty Supreme" during the Critics Choice Awards.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"

"Frankenstein" star Jacob Elordi shows off his best supporting actor trophy backstage at the Critics Choice Awards.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"

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Hollywood's biggest names got glam for the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, in Santa Monica, California. See which stars hit the red carpet, starting with Ariana Grande.

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"

TVBest 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"

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