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Critics Choice Awards

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards to be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today that the 31 st annual Critics Choice Awards will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Returning to E! for the second year in a row, the telecast will also air live across USA Network from 7:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The star-studded show will once again be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and will continue its combined film and television awards format, honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement.

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Critics Choice Awards Categories

Film Categories

Below the Line (Film)

  • Best Picture
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Supporting Actress
  • Best Young Actor / Actress
  • Best Acting Ensemble
  • Best Director
  • Best Original Screenplay
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
  • Best Animated Feature
  • Best Comedy
  • Best Foreign Language Film
  • Best Song
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Editing
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Production Design
  • Best Score
  • Best Song
  • Best Hair and Makeup
  • Best Visual Effects
  • Stunt Design (new for 2026)
  • Casting (new for 2026)
  • Sound (new for 2026)

TV Categories

  • Best Drama Series
  • Best Actor in a Drama Series
  • Best Actress in a Drama Series
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
  • Best Comedy Series
  • Best Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Best Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Best Comedy Special
  • Best Limited Series
  • Best Movie Made for Television
  • Best Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television
  • Best Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television 
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television 
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television 
  • Best Talk Show
  • Best Variety Series
  • Best Animated Series
  • Best Foreign Language Series
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The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards presented live on E! and USA on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Film Awards Timeline

Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Submissions Open for Below-The-Line Categories

Monday, November 10, 2025: Deadline for Submissions for Below-The-Line Categories

Monday, November 10, 2025: Below-The-Line NomComs Begin Deliberations

Sunday, November 23, 2025: Below-The-Line NomComs Finalize Shortlists

Monday, November 24, 2025: Below-The-Line Shortlists Announced via Press Release

Tuesday, November 25, 2025: Film Nominating Ballots Sent to Film Branch Members

Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Deadline for Above-The-Line Nominating Film Ballots

Thursday, December 4, 2025: Deadline for Below-The-Line Nominating Film Ballots

Friday, December 5, 2025: Film Nominations Announced

Monday, December 22, 2025: Final Ballots Sent to All Voting Members

Friday, January 2, 2026: Deadline for Final Ballots

Download Film Awards Timeline

TV Awards Timeline

Monday, September 22, 2025: Submissions Open

Monday, November 10, 2025: TV NomComs Begin Deliberations

Monday, November 17, 2025: Deadline for Submissions

Tuesday, December 2, 2025: NomComs End Deliberations

Thursday, December 4, 2025: Television Nominations Announced

Monday, December 22, 2025: Final Voting Begins

Friday, January 2, 2026: Final Voting Ends at 9:00 PM PT

Download TV Awards Timeline

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