Critics Choice Awards 2026: One Battle After Another, Sinners, Jessie Buckley, Jimmy Kimmel

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

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”