31st Critics Choice Awards: Sinners Leads Nods

The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in film and television, took place on January 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler for the fourth consecutive year, the ceremony marked the kickoff to the 2026 awards season, drawing top Hollywood talent as nominees and presenters gathered on the red carpet before the live broadcast.

The event aired live on E! and USA Network starting at 7 p.m. ET, with streaming options available through services such as DirecTV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo and Sling. Viewers without cable could access the show via these platforms, many of which offered free trials. For those unable to watch live, a replay streamed the following day on Peacock.

Sinners, the genre-bending horror film directed by Ryan Coogler, dominated the film nominations with 17 nods, including best picture, best director, best actor for Michael B. Jordan and best supporting actress for Wunmi Mosaku. The movie also earned recognition in technical categories such as cinematography, production design, costume design, editing, visual effects, sound and hair and makeup. Close behind was Paul Thomas Anderson's...