'Sinners' dominates 2026 Critics Choice Awards with 17 nominations
The Critics Choice Awards just dropped their 2026 nominations, and "Sinners" is the clear frontrunner, scoring a huge 17 nods—including Best Picture, Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, and Best Director for Ryan Coogler.
The ceremony, hosted by Chelsea Handler, happens January 4 in Santa Monica.
What else stands out?
"Wicked: For Good" and "Hamnet" also grabbed several nominations, with Ariana Grande in the spotlight for Best Supporting Actress.
This year's awards are mixing things up by adding new categories like Best Variety Series and Best Stunt Design—so there's room for more types of shows to shine.
TV side: fresh faces lead
On the TV front, Netflix's "Adolescence" leads with six nominations in limited series and acting categories.
Other top contenders include "Alien: Earth," "Andor," and "The Diplomat," showing that both streaming hits and traditional networks are getting plenty of love this year.