Critics Choice Awards 2026: One Battle After Another, Sinners, Jessie Buckley, Jimmy Kimmel
Posted on January 5, 2026 at 10:24 am
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The first major movie and film awards of the year were given out last night at a glittery, celebrity-packed ceremony hosted by Chelsea Handler. Surprises included Best Supporting Actress Amy Madigan, for her role as the evil Aunt Gladys in “Weapons” and Best Supporting Actor Jacob Elordi for his role as the Monster in “Frankenstein.” It is unusual for horror/thriller movies to be recognized but both performances were truly outstanding. As expected Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for “Hamnet.” Two top contenders split the top awards; “One Battle After Another” won Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture and “Sinners” won Best Youth Performance, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cast/Ensemble. “KPop Demon Hunters” won Best Song for “Golden” and Best Animated Feature” to great enthusiasm from the crowd. All the awards below:
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 or 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
“Frankenstein”
Best Editing
Stephen Mirrione, “F1: The Movie”
Best Costume Design
“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 Goransson, “Sinners”
Best Sound
“F1: The Movie”
Television
Best Drama Series
“The Pitt”
Best Actor, Drama Series
Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
Best Actress, Drama Series
Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus”
Best Supporting Actor, Drama Series
Tramell Tillman, “Severance”
Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series
Katherine LaNasa, “The Pitt”
Best Comedy Series
“The Studio”
Best Actor, Comedy Series
Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
Best Actress, Comedy Series
Jean Smart, “Hacks”
Best Supporting Actor, Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz, “The Studio”
Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
Best Limited Series
“Adolescence”
Best TV Movie
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
Best Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie
Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
Best Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie
Sarah Snook, “All Her Fault”
Best Supporting Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie
Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
Best Supporting Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie
Alliance of Women Film Journalist Awards: Sinners, One Battle After Another, Jessie Buckley and More
Posted on January 2, 2026 at 9:52 am
Since 2006, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) has presented annual EDA Awards, representing professional women critics’ collective perspectives on movies and cinema culture in the movie awards arena, where female critics and critical opinion are still greatly underrepresented. AWFJ honors female creatives in non-gender specific awards categories and in unique Female Focus categories designated for women only.
In 2025, Sinners swept most of the EDA Awards major categories, capturing seven awards for Best Film, Best Director (Ryan Coogler), Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), Best Cinematography (Autumn Durald Arkapaw), Best Original Screenplay and Best Ensemble Cast and Casting Director. Hamnet captured two awards for Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay, and Sentimental Value won Best International Film, along with a nod for Stellan Skarsgaard for Best Supporting Actor. Other awards went to The Perfect Neighbor for Best Documentary, KPOP Demon Hunters for Best Animated Film and Best Editing for One Battle After Another. In the Eda Female Focus Awards, presented only to women, Chloe Zhao won Best Director for Hamnet, Eva Victor win Best Female Writer for Sorry Baby, and newcomer Chase Infiniti won both Best Breakthrough Performance and Best Stunt Performance for her turn in One Battle After Another.
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BEST FILM
SINNERS
BEST DIRECTOR
Ryan Coogler – SINNERS
BEST SCREENPLAY, ORIGINAL
SINNERS – Ryan Coogler
BEST SCREENPLAY, ADAPTED
HAMNET – Maggie O’Farrell & Chloe Zhao
BEST DOCUMENTARY
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR – Geeta Gandbhir
BEST ANIMATED FILM
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS – Chris Applehaus & Maggie Kang
BEST ACTRESS
Jessie Buckley – HAMNET
BEST ACTRESS, SUPPORTING
Wunmi Mosaku – SINNERS
BEST ACTOR
Michael B. Jordan – SINNERS
BEST ACTOR, SUPPORTING
Stellan Skarsgaard – SENTIMENTAL VALUE
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST AND CASTING DIRECTOR
SINNERS – Francine Maisler
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
SINNERS – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
BEST EDITING
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER – Andy Jurgensen
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
SENTIMENTAL VALUE – Joachim Trier
EDA FEMALE FOCUS:
BEST WOMAN DIRECTOR
Chloe Zhao – HAMNET
EDA FEMALE FOCUS: BEST FEMALE SCREENWRITER
Eva Victor – SORRY, BABY
EDA FEMALE FOCUS: BEST ANIMATED/VOICED PERFORMANCE
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Arden Cho – KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
EDA FEMALE FOCUS: BEST BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
Chase Infiniti – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
EDA FEMALE FOCUS: BEST STUNT PERFORMANCE
Chase Infiniti – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists, Inc. (AWFJ) is a not-for-profit professional association of highly qualified female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to supporting work by and about women – both in front of and behind the cameras – through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the movies. AWFJ was founded in 2006 by Jennifer Merin, Maitland McDonagh, Joanna Langfield and Jenny Halper. In addition to the year end awards, AWFJ presents EDA Awards at partner festivals, keeps an active and interactive record of femme-helmed and femme-centric narrative and dcumentary feature films distributed throughout the year.
Black Reel Awards 2025: Sinners and Highest 2 Lowest and More
Posted on December 18, 2025 at 9:06 pm
December 18, 2025
Sinners’ Jackpot: 21 Nominations at the 26th Annual Black Reel Awards
Washington, D.C. — The Black Reel Awards proudly announced today the nominees for the 26th Annual Black Reel Awards , honoring outstanding achievements in Black cinema and television. Since its founding, the Black Reel Awards have stood as a beacon for recognizing and amplifying the voices of Black creatives across the entertainment industry.
This year’s nominations showcase a remarkable breadth of talent and storytelling. Leading the field is Sinners, which earned a record-breaking 21 nominations, the most in Black Reel Awards history. The film garnered recognition across major categories including Outstanding Film, Outstanding Director (Ryan Coogler), Outstanding Lead Performance (Michael B. Jordan), and an unprecedented four nominations in the Original Song category.
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Other top contenders include:
Highest 2 Lowest with 11 nominations, featuring standout performances from Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, and Jeffrey Wright.
40 Acres and On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, each earning 9 nominations, with both films recognized for their directors (R.T. Thorne and Rungano Nyoni, respectively) and strong ensemble casts.
One of Them Days, with 8 nominations, highlighted by Keke Palmer’s lead performance and SZA’s breakthrough recognition.
Hedda, directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Tessa Thompson, with 6 nominations including Outstanding Film and Outstanding Production Design.
Key Analysis from the 26th Annual Black Reel Awards
Sinners is the most nominated horror and musical film in Black Reel Awards history.
Ryan and Zinzi Coogler become only the second husband-and-wife producing team nominated together for Outstanding Film.
Rungano Nyoni’s On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is the most nominated international film in Black Reel Awards history (9 nominations).
Tessa Thompson joins Queen Latifah and Viola Davis as one of the few actresses nominated as both producer and actor for the same film (Hedda).
A$AP Rocky makes history as the first male hip-hop artist nominated for both Breakthrough and a main acting award.
Ludwig Göransson ties Beyoncé for the most nominations in Outstanding Song (7), becoming the first person to receive four music nominations in a single year.
Tim Gordon, founder and director of the Black Reel Awards, shared his excitement:
“The Black Reel Awards have always been about celebrating the brilliance and resilience of Black storytellers. This year’s nominees represent the very best of our culture, creativity, and community. We are thrilled to honor their contributions and look forward to sharing their achievements with the world.”
Winners will be announced during a virtual presentation on Monday, February 16, 2026, bringing together audiences globally to celebrate Black excellence in entertainment.
Individuals With Multiple Nominations for the 26th Annual Black Reel Awards
6 Nominations
Rungano Nyoni
Outstanding Director (On Becoming a Guinea Fowl); Outstanding Screenplay (On Becoming a Guinea Fowl); Outstanding International Film (On Becoming a Guinea Fowl); Outstanding Independent Film (On Becoming a Guinea Fowl); Outstanding Emerging Director (On Becoming a Guinea Fowl); Outstanding First Screenplay (On Becoming a Guinea Fowl)
5 Nominations
R.T. THORNE
Outstanding Director (40 Acres); Outstanding Independent Film (40 Acres); Outstanding Screenplay (40 Acres); Outstanding Emerging Director (40 Acres); Outstanding First Screenplay (40 Acres)
4 Nominations
MILES Caton
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Sinners); Outstanding Original Song (“I Lied to You” & “Last Time (I Seen the Sun)” – Sinners); Outstanding Breakthrough Performance (Sinners)
AKINOLA DAVIES JR.
Outstanding Independent Film (My Father’s Shadow); Outstanding International Film (My Father’s Shadow); Outstanding Emerging Director (My Father’s Shadow); Outstanding First Screenplay (My Father’s Shadow)
LUDWIG GÖRANSSON
Outstanding Score (Sinners) ; Outstanding Original Song (“I Lied to You”, “Last Time (I Seen the Sun)” & “Pale, Pale Moon” – Sinners)
3 Nominations
RYAN COOGLER
Outstanding Film (Sinners); Outstanding Director (Sinners); Outstanding Screenplay (Sinners)
Nia DaCosta
Outstanding Film (Hedda); Outstanding Director (Hedda); Outstanding Screenplay (Hedda)
Outstanding Lead Performance (One Battle After Another); Outstanding Breakthrough Performance (One Battle After Another)
FRED KUDJO KUWORNU
Outstanding International Film (We Were Here – The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe); Outstanding Independent Documentary (We Were Here – The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe)
Outstanding Screenplay (One of Them Days); Outstanding First Screenplay (One of Them Days)
TESSA THOMPSON
Outstanding Film (Hedda); Outstanding Lead Performance (Hedda)
Factoids for the 26th Annual Black Reel Awards
Sinners
Holds record for most nominations in Black Reel Awards history (21).
Also the most nominated horror and musical film in Black Reel Awards history.
This marks only the second time in Black Reel Awards history that a husband and wife (Ryan & Zinzi Coogler) are nominated together as producers for Outstanding Film.
Holds the record for the most nominations for a Warner Bros. Pictures film.
First film to earn four nominations in the Original Song category.
Hannah Beachler (Sinners)
Extends her record for the most nominations for Outstanding Production Design (4).
Andre Holland (Love, Brooklyn), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good) & Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
Tied with Colman Domingo for the most nominations for Outstanding Lead Performance (2).
Holland and Erivo also join Domingo as the only actors to earn consecutive nominations in this category.
Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
Hold the record with the most films nominated for 10 or more Bolt nominations in a single year (4).
Tessa Thompson (Hedda)
Joins Queen Latifah (Just Wright) and Viola Davis (The Woman King) as the only actresses nominated as both producer and actor for the same film.
Zoe Saldana (Avatar: Fire & Ash)
Joins Michael B. Jordan as the only actors to receive three Bolt acting nominations for the same role.
Nia DaCosta (Hedda)
Joins Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sanaa Hamri, Dee Rees and Ava DuVernay as the only women to be nominated multiple times for Outstanding Director.
A$AP Rocky (Highest 2 Lowest)
First male hip-hop artist to be nominated for Breakthrough and a main acting award (Lead or Supporting).
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Holds the record for the most nominated international film in Black Reel Awards history (9).
First international film nominated for Outstanding Costume Design (Estelle Don Banda).
First film from Ireland nominated for Outstanding International Film.
Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)
First person to receive four nominations in the music field as both songwriter and composer in the same year.
Ties with Beyoncé for the most nominations for Outstanding Song (7).
Geeta Gandbhir (The Perfect Neighbor & The Devil is Busy)
First person to be nominated for Outstanding Documentary and Outstanding Short Film in the same year.
Nominated for Outstanding Documentary (The Perfect Neighbor) and Outstanding Short Film (The Devil is Busy).
We Were Here – The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
First film from Germany to be nominated for Outstanding International Film
Wicked: For Good
First sequel to be nominated for Outstanding Film without its original film being nominated.
Cynthia Erivo becomes the first actor (man or woman) to earn consecutive acting nominations for the same role.
The 2025 Movie Awards from the Washington DC Critics
Posted on December 7, 2025 at 10:26 pm
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The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association awards — with “Sinners” setting a record with 10 awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Below — the nominees, with the winners in all caps.
2025 WAFCA Awards Film SINNERS One Battle After Another Hamnet Marty Supreme Sentimental Value
Director RYAN COOGLER – Sinners Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another Chloé Zhao – Hamnet Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Actor MICHAEL B. JORDAN – Sinners Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Actress JESSIE BUCKLEY – Hamnet Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value Cynthia Erivo – WIcked
Supporting Actor BENECIO DEL TORO – One Battle After Another Sean Penn – One Battle After Another Delroy Lindo – Sinners Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Supporting Actress Amy Madigan – Weapons TEYANA TAYLOR – One Battle After Another Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value Ariana Grande – Wicked
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Youth Performance MILES CATON – Sinners Jacobi Jupe – Hamnet Shannon Mahina Gorman – Rental Family Cary Christopher – Weapons Nina Ye – Left-Handed Girl Mason Thames – How to Train Your Dragon
Voice Performance Jason Bateman – Zootopia 2 ARDEN CHO – KPop Demon Hunters Ginnifer Goodwin – Zootopia 2 Ke Huy Quan – Zootopia 2 Yonas Kibreab – Elio
Performance Capture ZOE SALDANA – Avatar: Fire and Ash Oona Chaplin – Avatar: Fire and Ash Stephen Lang – Avatar: Fire and Ash Sigourney Weaver – Avatar: Fire and Ash Sam Worthington – Avatar: Fire and Ash
Ensemble SINNERS One Battle After Another Sentimental Value Wake Up Dead Man It Was Just an Accident Marty Supreme Hamnet
Original Screenplay SINNERS It Was Just an Accident Sentimental Value Weapons Marty Supreme
Adapted Screenplay ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Train Dreams Bugonia Frankenstein Hamnet
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Animated KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Zootopia 2 Elio Arco Little Amélie or the Character of the Rain
Production Design SINNERS Frankenstein Wicked: For Good The Fantastic Four: First Steps Hamnet
Cinematography SINNERS Train Dreams One Battle After Another Frankenstein Marty Supreme
Editing SINNERS – tie One Battle After Another F1: THE MOVIE – tie Marty Supreme Hamnet
Score SINNERS One Battle After Another Frankenstein Marty Supreme Hamnet
Joe Barber Award for Portrayal of Washington, DC A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE Captain America: Brave New World Thunderbolts Nuremberg Anniversary
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Stunts MISSION IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING One Battle After Another F1: The Movie Sinners Superman
Documentary THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR Come See Me in the Good Light Orwell: 2+2=5 The Librarians Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk
Foreign Language Film It Was Just an Accident The Secret Agent SENTIMENTAL VALUE No Other Choice Left-Handed Girl
