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

Posted on January 5, 2026 at 10:24 am

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”

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KPop Demon Hunters

Posted on July 3, 2025 at 10:19 am

B +

Lowest Recommended Age:

4th - 6th Grade

Profanity:

None

Alcohol/ Drugs:

None

Violence/ Scariness:

Extended fantasy-style violence, sad death

Diversity Issues:

None

Date Released to Theaters:

July 3, 2025

Let me be the first to suggest that “Golden” be nominated for a Best Song Oscar. This animated story of a Korean pop trio who battle demons to save humanity has a bunch of bangers, but “Golden” is not only the best on the soundtrack but better than several recent Oscar winners.

“KPop Demon Hunters” is an unexpectedly entertaining mash-up of two seemingly unrelated genres. It works because it is colorful, funny, imaginative, and above all heartfelt and sincere.

Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zooey (Ji-young Yoo) are the pop trio Huntrix. They are not only musical superstars and demon hunters; they are the best of friends. They are the inheritors of the skills and responsibilities of demon hunters through the ages, protecting the world with mad fighting skills and the magic of music and its connection to the fans, which spreads a protective shield called the Honmoon over the earth, woven from their music. (There is a charming glimpse of their forebears, trios through the decades.) If they can eradicate the demons completely, the Honmoon will turn gold.

This has a personal importance for Rumi. She has not told Mira and Zooey that she is half demon, as revealed by the “patterns,” markings on her arms and neck. Turning the Honmoon golden will make her fully human.

The demons are ruled by Gwi-Ma (Lee Byung-hun). When he becomes angry at the failures of his demons to defeat Huntrix, a centuries-old demon named Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop) makes a proposal. If Gwi-Ma will erase the memories that haunt him, he will fight Huntrix on their own turf: he will form a boy band, the Saja Boys. Their first song, “Soda Pop,” is an instant hit. The battle is on — musically and with weapons. A devastating diss track is as important as the swords. But so is the the power of telling hidden truths.

The voice talent includes Ken Jeong as Huntrix’s manager Bobby, and Joel Kim Booster and Daniel Dae Kim as multiple characters. There is some silly humor but there are also are intense fight scenes and a sad death as a character who sacrifices himself to save others. There’s also a six-eyed bird wearing a hat and pajama pants with teddy bears and “choo-choo trains.” And, as noted, some excellent songs.

Parents should know that this film includes a lot of fantasy-style violence and a sad death. There are references to despotism and evil.

Family discussion: Why did Rumi think she could not tell Zoey and Mira the truth? Why did she trust Juni? Why did he trust her?

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