Critics Choice Awards 2026: Adolescence's Owen Cooper, The Pitt, Sinners win big. Check the full winners list

The wait is over! The Critics' Choice Awards 2026 turned into a celebration of bold storytelling and standout performances, with films and television shows sharing the spotlight. The night belonged to One Battle After Another, which emerged as the biggest winner by taking home the prestigious Best Picture award. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film also earned him the Best Director trophy, along with the award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Its sweeping success reflected strong critical support across categories, making it the most talked-about title of the evening.

Acting honours were equally competitive, with Timothée Chalamet continuing his impressive awards-season momentum by winning Best Actor for Marty Supreme. Scroll down and take a look at 31st Critics Choice Award winners.

Critics Choice Awards 2026: Full winners' list

Film Awards - Winners
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 Editing: Stephen Mirrione – F1
Best Production Design: Frankenstein
Best Costume Design: Kate Hawley – Frankenstein
Best Hair and Makeup: Frankenstein
Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Best Stunt Design: 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” – KPop Demon Hunters
Best Score: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
Best Sound: F1


Television Awards – Winners

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 Television: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Best Actor in a Limited Series / TV Movie: Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Best Actress in a Limited Series / TV Movie: Sarah Snook – All Her Fault
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series / TV Movie: Owen Cooper – Adolescence
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series / TV Movie: 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