Critics Choice Awards 2026: Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Amy Madigan and others shine at event | See photos

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The awards celebrated top films and TV, with One Battle After Another winning Best Picture and Best Director.

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Amy Madigan accepts the Best Supporting Actress Award for "Sentimental Value" at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amy Madigan accepts the Best Supporting Actress Award for "Sentimental Value" at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS)

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Timothée Chalamet accepts the award for best actor for "Marty Supreme" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Timothée Chalamet accepts the award for best actor for "Marty Supreme" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Jessie Buckley accepts the award for best actress for "Hamnet" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Jessie Buckley accepts the award for best actress for "Hamnet" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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(L-R) US film director Akiva Schaffer, producers Erica Huggins and Danny Bonacci pose in the press room with the Best Comedy Film award for "The Naked Gun" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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(L-R) US film director Akiva Schaffer, producers Erica Huggins and Danny Bonacci pose in the press room with the Best Comedy Film award for "The Naked Gun" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)(AFP)

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Justin Hartley and Sofia Pernas attend the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Justin Hartley and Sofia Pernas attend the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake(REUTERS)

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US actress Kaley Cuoco and partner US actor Tom Pelphrey attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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US actress Kaley Cuoco and partner US actor Tom Pelphrey attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP)(AFP)

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US actor Mark Ruffalo and his wife Sunrise Coigney attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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US actor Mark Ruffalo and his wife Sunrise Coigney attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP)(AFP)

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Rhea Seehorn, center, reacts to winning the award for best actress in a drama series for "Pluribus" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rhea Seehorn, center, reacts to winning the award for best actress in a drama series for "Pluribus" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Kyle Marvin attends the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kyle Marvin attends the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake(REUTERS)

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(L-R) Canadian director/actor Seth Rogen, US actor Ike Barinholtz, executive producer James Weaver, Canadian director Evan Goldberg and US actress Chase Sui Wonders of the TV series "The Studio" pose in the press room after winning the Best Comedy Series award during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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(L-R) Canadian director/actor Seth Rogen, US actor Ike Barinholtz, executive producer James Weaver, Canadian director Evan Goldberg and US actress Chase Sui Wonders of the TV series "The Studio" pose in the press room after winning the Best Comedy Series award during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)(AFP)

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Seth Rogen, from left, winner of the award for best actor in a comedy series for "The Studio," Ike Barinholtz, winner of the award for best supporting actor in a comedy series for "The Studio," James Weaver, Evan Goldberg, Chase Sui Wonders, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez and Peter Huyck, pose with the award for best comedy series for "The Studio" in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Seth Rogen, from left, winner of the award for best actor in a comedy series for "The Studio," Ike Barinholtz, winner of the award for best supporting actor in a comedy series for "The Studio," James Weaver, Evan Goldberg, Chase Sui Wonders, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez and Peter Huyck, pose with the award for best comedy series for "The Studio" in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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From left, Cassandra Kulukundis, Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, and Paul Thomas Anderson accept the award for best picture for "One Battle After Another" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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From left, Cassandra Kulukundis, Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, and Paul Thomas Anderson accept the award for best picture for "One Battle After Another" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Tramell Tillman accepts the award for best supporting actor in a drama series for "Severance" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Tramell Tillman accepts the award for best supporting actor in a drama series for "Severance" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Janelle James reacts to winning the award for best supporting actress in a comedy series for "Abbott Elementary" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Janelle James reacts to winning the award for best supporting actress in a comedy series for "Abbott Elementary" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Delroy Lindo accepts the Best Casting and Ensemble Award for "Sinners" at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Delroy Lindo accepts the Best Casting and Ensemble Award for "Sinners" at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni(REUTERS)

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Jimmy Kimmel, right, kisses his wife, Molly McNearney, in the audience during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Jimmy Kimmel, right, kisses his wife, Molly McNearney, in the audience during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Jennifer Sharron, from left, Molly McNearney, Erin Irwin, and Jimmy Kimmel accept the award for best talk show for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Jennifer Sharron, from left, Molly McNearney, Erin Irwin, and Jimmy Kimmel accept the award for best talk show for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Hannah Walters, from left, Stephen Graham, winner of the award for best actor in a limited series or movie made for television for "Adolescence," Erin Doherty, winner of the award for best supporting actress in a limited series or movie made for television for "Adolescence," Ashley Walters, Emily Feller, Christine Tremarco, Nina Wolarsky, Owen Cooper, winner of the award for best supporting actor in a limited series or movie made for television for "Adolescence," pose with the award for best limited series or movie made for television for "Adolescence" in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Hannah Walters, from left, Stephen Graham, winner of the award for best actor in a limited series or movie made for television for "Adolescence," Erin Doherty, winner of the award for best supporting actress in a limited series or movie made for television for "Adolescence," Ashley Walters, Emily Feller, Christine Tremarco, Nina Wolarsky, Owen Cooper, winner of the award for best supporting actor in a limited series or movie made for television for "Adolescence," pose with the award for best limited series or movie made for television for "Adolescence" in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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Katherine LaNasa accepts the award for best supporting actress in a drama series for "The Pitt" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Katherine LaNasa accepts the award for best supporting actress in a drama series for "The Pitt" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Elle Fanning arrives at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Elle Fanning arrives at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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Omar Benson Miller, from left, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, Michael B. Jordan, and Miles Caton accept the award for best casting and ensemble for "Sinners" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Omar Benson Miller, from left, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, Michael B. Jordan, and Miles Caton accept the award for best casting and ensemble for "Sinners" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Stephen Graham, third from left, and the cast and crew from "Adolescence" accept the award for best limited series while Quinta Brunson, far right, looks on during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. Quinta Brunson appears onstage (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Stephen Graham, third from left, and the cast and crew from "Adolescence" accept the award for best limited series while Quinta Brunson, far right, looks on during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. Quinta Brunson appears onstage (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Amy Madigan, center, reacts to winning the award for best supporting actress for "Weapons" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amy Madigan, center, reacts to winning the award for best supporting actress for "Weapons" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Paul W. Downs, left, and Megan Stalter arrive at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Paul W. Downs, left, and Megan Stalter arrive at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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