Submissions for all FILM categories are now open for the 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards, continuing through Monday, November 9. Nominations for both TV and FILM will be announced on Friday, December 4. Additional dates can be found below.
For film category submissions, please visit:
filmsubmissions.criticschoice.com
32ND ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS TIMELINE:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Submissions Open for All Film Categories
Monday, November 9, 2026: Submissions Close for All Film Categories
Monday, November 16, 2026: Submissions Close for All TV Categories
Monday, November 23, 2026: Below-the-Line Shortlists Announced
Tuesday, November 24 – Wednesday, December 2, 2026: Film Nominations Voting Window
Friday, December 4, 2026: Film and TV Nominations Announced
Monday, December 21 – Thursday, December 31, 2026: Final Voting Window
Sunday, January 3, 2027: Winners Announced at the 32nd Annual Critics Choice Awards
For a list of all film categories, please visit:
criticschoice.com/critics-choice-awards-submissions-and-categories/#film-categories
Important Notes:
- All Film Branch voting members will receive a list of film submissions with their nominating ballots.
- New this year: Members may select up to five candidates in each above-the-line film category on their nominating ballots.
Returning to E! for the third year in a row, the 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards will also air live on both coasts across USA Network, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. ET / 4:00-7:00 p.m. PT.
The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement. Historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations. The 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards show will be executive-produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment. The Critics Choice Awards are represented by Dan Black at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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CONTACTS:
For submission questions, please contact David Freedman at
dfreedman@criticschoice.com.
For FYC digital campaign opportunities, please contact Kymber Allen at kymber@criticschoice.com.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Andy Gelb / Julia Rossen, APEX Public Relations
310-461-0111
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