Critics Choice Super Awards 2026 Winners: ‘The Boys’ and ‘Superman’ Dominate, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Project Hail Mary’ Also Score Big Wins!

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) revealed the champions of its 6th Annual Critics Choice Super Awards yesterday, August 6, 2026, celebrating excellence across genre fiction in film and television. The awards recognised outstanding achievements in Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, and Action categories, with a host of fan-favourite titles and performances taking home top honours. Is Kit Connor Playing Cyclops in ‘X-Men’ Reboot? All You Need To Know About the MCU Superhero.

2026 Critics' Choice Super Award Winners

In a night celebrating the best in popular genre entertainment, several films and series emerged as major winners. The Boys proved its dominance in television, while Superman soared high in the film categories. The eligibility period for the nominated works spanned from July 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. ‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 8 X Review: Homelander vs Billy Butcher Showdown Falls Flat, Fans Slam Overly Predictable and Weak Finale Arc.

Best Action Movie

The Furious

Best Actor in an Action Movie

Xie Miao, The Furious

Xie Miao Wins Best Actor in an Action Movie for ‘The Furious’

 

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Best Actress in an Action Movie

Charlize Theron, Apex

Best Superhero Movie

Superman

Best Actor in a Superhero Movie

David Corenswet, Superman

Best Actress in a Superhero Movie

Milly Alcock, Supergirl

Best Horror Movie

Obsession

Best Actor in a Horror Movie

Ralph Fiennes, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Best Actress in a Horror Movie

Inde Navarrette, Obsession

Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie

Project Hail Mary

Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie

Ryan Gosling, Project Hail Mary

Best Actress in a Science Fiction / Fantasy Movie

Emily Blunt, Disclosure Day

Best Villain in a Movie

Amy Madigan, Weapons

Best Good Boy in a Horror Movie

Indy, Good Boy

Best Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Task

Best Actor in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Sterling K. Brown, Paradise

Best Actress in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Kaitlin Olson, High Potential

Best Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

(tie)

Spider-Noir

The Boys

Best Actor in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Antony Starr – The Boys

Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Danielle Brooks – Peacemaker

Best Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Widow’s Bay

Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay

Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay

Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Pluribus

Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Sterling K. Brown, Paradise

Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus

Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

Antony Starr, The Boys

Special Recognition

In a heartwarming moment, Indy, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever from the IFC thriller Good Boy, received a special honour: the Best Good Boy in a Horror Movie award for his scene-stealing performance. Jennifer Stone Says Revisiting ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ With Selena Gomez Was Like Meeting ‘Childhood Best Friend’ (See Post).

The Critics Choice Super Awards, now in their sixth year, continue to highlight the impactful and often underappreciated work within genre entertainment, celebrating the creativity and dedication of those who bring these fan-favourite worlds to life. The full list of winners was announced via press release, marking another successful year for the genre-focused accolades.

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