India, Jan. 5 -- The 31st Critics Choice Awards 2026 will honor the year's top films and television shows in a live ceremony from Santa Monica this Sunday. Here is how to watch the red carpet and main event, and which projects lead a competitive field of nominations.

The ceremony will be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

This year's nominations set up several tight races, with the film 'Sinners' as the frontrunner.Top Film Nominations:

The Critics Choice Awards are closely followed as an indicator for upcoming events like the BAFTAs and Oscars. Even if results don't always coincide, the awards highlight important favorites and can reveal which candidates get significant momentum prior to the peak of ...