> At a Glance
> – Sinners tops the film field with 17 nominations as the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards air live January 12 on E! and USA Network
> – Netflix’s Adolescence dominates TV with 6 nominations in the newly expanded ceremony hosted by Chelsea Handler
> – Four new categories debut: Best Variety Series, Best Stunt Design, Best Casting and Ensemble, Best Sound
> – Why it matters: The awards show signals the start of awards season and could influence Oscar and Emmy races
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards unfold Sunday night, bringing film and television critics’ favorites into the spotlight. Chelsea Handler returns to host the live ceremony from Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, with Sinners and Adolescence leading the nomination tallies.
New Categories, Fresh Faces
This year’s show introduces four competitive races:
- Best Variety Series
- Best Stunt Design
- Best Casting and Ensemble
- Best Sound
Organizers say the additions reflect evolving industry craft areas that voters wanted recognized.
Film Front-Runners
Sinners enters with the most feature-film mentions-17-across acting, directing, writing and technical fields. Close behind, One Battle After Another and Hamnet each collected double-digit nominations.
| Top Film Nominees | Nominations |
|---|---|
| Sinners | 17 |
| One Battle After Another | 13 |
| Hamnet | 12 |
| Frankenstein | 11 |
TV Leaders
On the television side, Netflix limited series Adolescence tops all programs with six nominations. The drama categories feature tight races among Severance, The Diplomat and The Pitt, while comedy honors pit Hacks, Nobody Wants This and The Righteous Gemstones against one another.
Key Takeaways
- Sinners’ 17 nods make it the film to beat.
- Chelsea Handler keeps the live show moving across E! and USA Network.
- Four new craft categories widen the field of winners.
- Results are updated in real time on the Critics Choice Association website.
Winners will be revealed throughout the January 12 broadcast, setting early momentum before the Oscars and Emmys enter the home stretch.
