The 31st Critics&rsquo; Choice Awards offered a clear snapshot of what film critics valued most in 2025: ambitious filmmaking, strong ensembles, and performances rooted in emotional precision rather than spectacle.
At the center of the evening was &lsquo;One Battle After Another,&rsquo; Paul Thomas Anderson&rsquo;s latest film, which took the ceremony&rsquo;s top honors, including best picture and best director. Its success confirmed its position as the critics&rsquo; consensus choice, a film admired for its formal control and thematic confidence, even if it did not dominate the awards tally overall.
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That distinction belonged to &lsquo;Sinners,&rsquo; which emerged as the most-awarded film of the night. Ryan Coogler&rsquo;s project was recognized for its original screenplay, casting, score, and breakthrough young performance, suggesting broad appreciation for its collaborative strength and cultural impact. Frankenstein matched it with four wins of its own, largely in technical and design categories, underlining critics&rsquo; enthusiasm for bold visual storytelling.
Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet&rsquo;s win for best actor, for his performance in &lsquo;Marty Supreme,&rsquo; was one of the evening&rsquo;s least surprising moments. The role has been widely praised for its control and maturity, and the award adds further momentum to an already strong awards-season run. Jessie Buckley&rsquo;s best actress win for &lsquo;Hamnet&rsquo; followed a similar pattern, with critics rewarding a performance built on restraint and emotional depth rather than theatricality.
Television awards reflected comparable tastes. The limited series &lsquo;Adolescence&rsquo; emerged as the standout, winning best limited series along with multiple acting prizes. Its success reinforced the critics&rsquo; continued preference for grounded, performance-led dramas that engage directly with contemporary themes. Elsewhere, wins were more evenly distributed, with &lsquo;The Pitt&rsquo; and &lsquo;The Studio&rsquo; benefiting from strong ensemble recognition rather than singular dominance.
Overall, the Critics&rsquo; Choice Awards leaned decisively towards craft, authorship, and acting-led storytelling, offering fewer surprises than some recent ceremonies but a clear sense of critical consensus. As an early indicator in the awards calendar, the results suggest a season likely to favor films that balance ambition with emotional clarity, a combination that &lsquo;One Battle After Another&rsquo; exemplified most convincingly. Below is the complete list of winners from the 2026 Critics&rsquo; Choice Awards.
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Film Awards - Winners
Best Picture:&nbsp;One Battle After Another Best Actor:&nbsp;Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet &ndash;&nbsp;Marty Supreme
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Best Drama Series:&nbsp;The Pitt Best Actor in a Drama Series:&nbsp;Noah Wyle &ndash;&nbsp;The Pitt Best Actress in a Drama Series:&nbsp;Rhea Seehorn &ndash;&nbsp;Pluribus Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:&nbsp;Tramell Tillman &ndash;&nbsp;Severance Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:&nbsp;Katherine LaNasa &ndash;&nbsp;The Pitt Best Comedy Series:&nbsp;The Studio Best Actor in a Comedy Series:&nbsp;Seth Rogen &ndash;&nbsp;The Studio Best Actress in a Comedy Series:&nbsp;Jean Smart &ndash;&nbsp;Hacks Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:&nbsp;Ike Barinholtz &ndash;&nbsp;The Studio Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:&nbsp;Janelle James &ndash;&nbsp;Abbott Elementary Best Limited Series:&nbsp;Adolescence
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Photo Credit: Critics&rsquo; Choice Awards' official page
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