At a Glance
- Chelsea Handler hosts the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.
- Sinners, Adolescence, and All Her Fault win top film honors.
- Jacob Elordi takes Best Supporting Actor.
- Why it matters: The awards highlight the year’s standout performances and films, influencing future projects and industry trends.
The 2026 Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, celebrated the year’s best in film and television with a star-filled ceremony that aired on E! and USA. Winners included Sinners, Adolescence, and All Her Fault for top film categories, while KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature. The event also featured memorable moments, such as Jacob Elordi‘s surprise win and Timothée Chalamet‘s heartfelt tribute to Kylie Jenner.
During the ceremony, Jacob Elordi reacted to his win:
**Jacob Elordi said:
> “Bloody hell, I really didn’t plan for it.”
Meanwhile, Timothée Chalamet thanked his partner Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech:
Timothée Chalamet said:
> “Lastly, I’ll just say thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. Appreciate it.”
Kylie Jenner mouthed:
> “I love you.”
Film Winners
The ceremony honored several films, with One Battle After Another taking Best Picture and Paul Thomas Anderson earning Best Director. Timothée Chalamet received Best Actor for Marty Supreme, and Jessie Buckley took Best Actress for Hamnet. Jacob Elordi won Best Supporting Actor for Frankenstein, while Amy Madigan earned Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.
- Best Picture – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)
- Best Actor – Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme (A24)
- Best Actress – Jessie Buckley – Hamnet (Focus Features)
- Best Supporting Actor – Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein (Netflix)
- Best Supporting Actress – Amy Madigan – Weapons (Warner Bros.)
- Best Director – Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)
- Best Animated Feature – KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)
- Best Comedy – The Naked Gun (Paramount)
Television Highlights
Television categories highlighted standout performances across drama and comedy series. The Pitt won Best Drama Series, with Noah Wyle taking Best Actor in a Drama Series. In comedy, The Studio secured Best Comedy Series, and Seth Rogen earned Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
- Best Drama Series – The Pitt (HBO Max)
- Best Actor in a Drama Series – Noah Wyle – The Pitt (HBO Max)
- Best Comedy Series – The Studio (Apple TV)
- Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Seth Rogen – The Studio (Apple TV)
- Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Ike Barinholtz – The Studio (Apple TV)
- Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Janelle James – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
- Best Limited Series – Adolescence (Netflix)
- Best Movie Made for Television – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Peacock)
Key Takeaways
- Chelsea Handler hosted the ceremony, setting a lively tone.
- Jacob Elordi surprised fans with a Best Supporting Actor win.
- Timothée Chalamet publicly thanked his partner Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech.
The 2026 Critics Choice Awards underscored the year’s cinematic and television achievements, setting the stage for upcoming releases and award campaigns.
