Washington, April 26 -- The Critics' Choice Association has announced that its 31st annual Critics' Choice Awards will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, marking the beginning of the nationally televised awards season.

The ceremony will be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and will air live on E! and USA Network from 7 to 10 pm ET/PT.

The Critics' Choice Awards will continue its combined film and television awards format, honouring the year's best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement.

The announcement comes as a surprise, given that the Golden Globes have traditionally taken place on the first weekend of the new year.

However, the Golden Globes have moved to January 11, allowing the Critics' Choice Awards to ...