At a Glance
- Critics Choice Awards 2026 set for Jan. 4, 2026, hosted by Chelsea Handler.
- Ryan Coogler’s Sinners tops the field with 17 nominations.
- Netflix’s Adolescence leads TV categories with 6 nods.
- Why it matters: Viewers can stream the live ceremony, red-carpet interviews, and post-show recap on E! and USA Network.
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards will take place on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the ceremony airs live on E! and USA Network from 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, with a next-day replay on Peacock.
Red-Carpet Preview
A live red-carpet special, Live from E! – hosted by Justin Sylvester, Keltie Knight, Will Marfuggi, and Erin Lim Rhodes – will stream from 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT to 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT across E! and USA Network, plus on USANetwork.com and the USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen apps. Erin will host CreatorCam from 6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT, offering behind-the-scenes footage on E! News’ Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Nominations Snapshot
- Film
- Sinners – 17 nominations (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress Wunmi Mosaku, Best Young Actor/Actress Miles Caton)
- One Battle After Another – 14 nominations (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Best Supporting Actress Teyana Taylor)
- Television
- Adolescence – 6 nominations, including Best Limited Series
| Film | Nominations | Key Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Sinners | 17 | Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor |
| One Battle After Another | 14 | Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor |
Both movies also contend in Best Casting and Ensemble, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Stunt Design, Best Score, and Best Sound.
Post-Show Coverage
After the awards, Live RE!CAP: Critics Choice-featuring Will Marfuggi, Robyn Delmonte, and Monét X Change-airs from 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT to 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT on E! and eonline.com, plus on E! News’ YouTube, X, and LinkedIn, and USA Network’s social channels.
Key Takeaways
- Sinners leads with 17 nominations, outpacing One Battle After Another‘s 14.
- The ceremony and related coverage are live on E! and USA Network, with a replay on Peacock.
- Netflix’s Adolescence tops TV nominations with 6 nods.
The Critics Choice Awards promise a star-studded night of recognition, live streaming, and behind-the-scenes access for fans.
