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Critics Choice Awards Nominations Announced; “Sinners” Leads Film Pack

SANTA MONICA, CA – December 14, 2025 – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has revealed its nominations for the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, setting the stage for the first major awards show of 2026. The star-studded gala, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will be broadcast LIVE on E! and USA Network on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET/PT, from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

“We are thrilled to kick off awards season this new year, bringing together hundreds of stars from television, film, and streaming in one glamorous room for the first big award show of 2026,” stated CCA CEO Joey Berlin.

Leading the film nominations is “Sinners” with an impressive 17 nods, nearly matching the record held by “Barbie” from two years prior. On the television side, “Adolescence” tops the list with six nominations, including Best Limited Series.

The nominations showcase a diverse range of talent and projects across film and television.

Key Nominations:

  • Best Animated Feature: “Arco,” “Elio,” “In Your Dreams,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,” “Zootopia 2.”
  • Best Animated Series: “Bob’s Burgers,” “Harley Quinn,” “Long Story Short,” “Marvel Zombies,” “South Park,” “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.”
  • Best Visual Effects: “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “F1,” “Frankenstein,” “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” “Sinners,” “Superman.”
  • Best Song: “Drive” (“F1”), “Golden” (“KPop Demon Hunters”), “I Lied” (“Sinners”), “Dressed by the Sun” (“The Testament of Ann Lee”), “Train Dreams” (“Rain Dreams”), “The Bubble Girl” (“Wicked: For Good”).

A complete list of nominations can be found at criticchoice.com.

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