At a Glance
- The 31st Critics Choice Awards airs Jan. 4, 2026.
- Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads with 17 nominations.
- Netflix’s Adolescence tops TV nods with six.
- Why it matters: Fans can watch live on E! and USA and see top nominees and red-carpet moments.
The 31st Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, will honor the best in film and television. The ceremony airs live on E! and USA, with a full red-carpet slate airing earlier.
Nominations Spotlight
Sinners takes the lead with 17 nods, including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actress, and Young Actor/Actress. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another follows with 14 nominations, competing against Sinners in several key categories.
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Casting
- Best Ensemble
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Stunt Design
- Best Score
- Best Sound
Broadcast & Red Carpet Details
The live red-carpet special airs from 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT to 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on E! and USA, with the awards show following from 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Post-show RE!CAP begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
| Segment | Time (ET) | Time (PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Red-carpet | 5 p.m.-7 p.m. | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. |
| Awards show | 7 p.m.-10 p.m. | 4 p.m.-7 p.m. |
| RE!CAP | 10 p.m.-10:30 p.m. | 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
The coverage spans E! and USA Network, their apps, and Peacock the next day, with behind-the-scenes content on social media.
Key Takeaways
- Sinners leads with 17 nominations.
- Red-carpet begins at 5 p.m. ET.
- Watch the awards live on E! and USA.
With the ceremony just around the corner, fans can tune in for the drama, glitz, and the winners announced on Jan. 4, 2026.
