The\u00a0Critics Choice Association (CCA)\u00a0announced today the star-studded lineup of presenters for the\u00a031st annual Critics Choice Awards including Ali Larter, Alicia Silverstone, Allison Janney, Arden Cho, Ava DuVernay, Bradley Whitford, Billy Bob Thornton, Colman Domingo, Diego Luna, EJAE, Hannah Einbinder, Jeff Goldblum, Jessica Williams, Justin Hartley, Justin Sylvester, Kaley Cuoco, Keltie Knight, Marcello Hern\u00e1ndez, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Noah Schnapp, Owen Cooper, Quinta Brunson, Regina Hall, Rhea Seehorn, Sebastian Maniscalco, and William H. Macy.<\/p>\n
The 31st annual Critics\u2019 Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will broadcast LIVE on both coasts on E! and USA Network on\u00a0Sunday, January 4th, 2026, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. ET\/ 4:00-7:00 p.m. PT.\u00a0The 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. Notably, four new categories have been added to this year\u2019s show: Best Variety Series, Best Stunt Design, Best Casting and Ensemble, and Best Sound.<\/p>\n
As previously announced, \u201cSinners<\/a>\u201d leads the Critics\u2019 Choice Awards film contenders with an impressive 17 nominations<\/a>, nearly matching the record of 18 that \u201cBarbie<\/a>\u201d achieved two years ago. \u201cSinners<\/a>\u201d collected a nod for Best Picture, while cast members Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Miles Caton are up for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Young Actor \/ Actress, respectively. Ryan Coogler was recognized in the categories of Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, and the film also received nods for Best Casting and Ensemble, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Hair and Makeup, Best Visual Effects, Best Stunt Design, Best Song, Best Score, and Best Sound. \u201cOne Battle After Another<\/a>\u201d followed closely behind \u201cSinners<\/a>,\u201d earning 14 nominations.<\/p>\n \u201cAdolescence<\/a>\u201d leads this year\u2019s television nominees with six nominations, including a nod for Best Limited Series. The cast was recognized across multiple categories, with Stephen Graham nominated for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. Castmates Owen Cooper and Ashley Walters each received nods for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television, while Erin Doherty and Christine Tremarco are both up for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. \u201cNobody Wants This<\/a>\u201d was also one of the top-nominated TV contenders, earning five nominations.<\/p>\n What do you think of this news for the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards? Are you looking forward to the ceremony this year? It will be the first televised awards show of the season, so it\u2019ll be interesting to see how things shake out. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section below or on our X<\/a> account.<\/p>\n