Critics Choice Awards Nominations Announced for Top Film and TV Categories

The Critics Choice Awards nominations for film and television have been announced, highlighting the strongest contenders in the industry. Warner Bros.’ “Sinners” leads with 17 nominations, including Best Picture and top acting categories.

Warner Bros.’ “One Battle After Another,” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, follows closely with 14 nominations. Both films are major players, dominating key categories such as Best Director and Best Actor.

Netflix also secured a significant number of nods with “Frankenstein” receiving 11 nominations. Focus Features’ “Hamnet” shares the same number of nominations and competes alongside Netflix’s “Jay Kelly” and “Train Dreams” for Best Picture.

The Best Picture category features a diverse range of films, including Focus Features’ “Bugonia,” A24’s “Marty Supreme,” Neon’s “Sentimental Value,” and Universal Pictures’ “Wicked: For Good.” Warner Bros. and Netflix films jointly represent half of the Best Picture slate.

In television, Netflix dominates with 31 nominations. Its limited series “Adolescence” leads with six nods, followed by “Nobody Wants This” with five. Other shows like Peacock’s “All Her Fault,” HBO Max’s “The Pitt,” and Apple TV’s “Severance” are also strong contenders, each earning four nominations.

Major acting nominations in film include Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme,” Ethan Hawke for “Blue Moon,” and Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners.” In television, Sterling K. Brown stands out for “Paradise,” with Kathy Bates nominated for “Matlock” in the drama series category.

The ceremony returns on Sunday, January 4, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Chelsea Handler will host the event, which airs live on E! and the USA Network from 7-10 p.m. ET/PT. The Critics Choice Awards continue to spotlight excellence in both film and television, reflecting industry trends and award season momentum.

Additional categories include technical awards for cinematography, production design, and visual effects. Notable nominees for Best Director also feature Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein” and Chloé Zhao for “Hamnet.”

This year’s nominations underscore a competitive awards season, with Netflix and Warner Bros. leading both film and TV fields. The full list offers insights into which projects are expected to shape the awards landscape in the upcoming months.