The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards are set to take place on January 4, 2026, marking the official start of the high-stakes Hollywood awards season. Comedian and author Chelsea Handler returns to host the ceremony for the fourth consecutive year, which will be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Recognising excellence in both film and television, the event is widely regarded as a key bellwether for the upcoming Academy Awards. 2026 Golden Globe Awards Nominations: Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads Movie Race, ‘The White Lotus S3’ and ‘Adolescence’ Top TV Category – Full List Inside!.

How To Watch Critics Choice Awards 2026 in India?

For audiences in India, the ceremony will be available to stream live on Monday, January 5, 2026. The broadcast is scheduled to begin with red carpet coverage at 3:30 am IST, followed by the main awards gala starting at approximately 5:30 am IST. In the US, the award ceremony will stream live on E! from 5-7 pm ET.

Chelsea Handler To Host Critics Choice Awards 2026

In India, the event will be available for streaming via the JioHotstar platform.

Top Nominees and Categories

Ryan Coogler’s period horror film Sinners leads the pack this year with a dominant 17 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Michael B Jordan. Close behind is the drama One Battle After Another, which secured 14 nods. Other major contenders in the Best Picture category include Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Wicked: For Good.

In the television categories, the Netflix limited series Adolescence leads with six nominations, followed by the comedy series Nobody Wants This with five. This year’s edition also introduces four new award categories: Best Variety Series, Best Stunt Design, Best Casting and Ensemble, and Best Sound.

Watch Nominations for the 31st Critics Choice Awards:

Star-Studded Lineup of Critics Choice Awards 2026

The ceremony is expected to feature a significant turnout of A-list talent. Nominees such as Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, and Ariana Grande are among those anticipated to attend.

The list of confirmed presenters includes notable names such as Quinta Brunson, Jeff Goldblum, Kaley Cuoco, Colman Domingo, and Ava DuVernay. 2026 Golden Globe Nominations: Jon M Chu for ‘Wicked’, ‘Ne Zha 2’, Emily Blunt’s Nod for ‘The Smashing Machine’ and More – Biggest Surprises and Snubs No One Saw Coming!.

About Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed by the Critics Choice Association (CCA), a group of approximately 600 professional critics and entertainment reporters. Due to its large voting body and historical accuracy in predicting Oscar winners, the CCA gala is a pivotal stop for studios and performers during their awards campaigns. The ceremony will be followed shortly by the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, scheduled for January 11.

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