2026 Critics’ Choice Awards Winners: Sinners Leads With 4 Wins

# 2026 Critics' Choice Awards: Black Talent Shines as Sinners Wins 4 Awards, Tramell Tillman and Janelle James Take Home Trophies. Full Results Inside!

The 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards, held on Sunday, January 4, showcased the brilliance of Black talent. Leading the pack was Sinners, which garnered 17 nominations and took home 4 prestigious awards. Notably, Ryan Coogler won Best Original Screenplay for his work as both writer and director. Additionally, Miles Caton was awarded Best Young Actor for his outstanding performance.

Other notable Black winners included Tramell Tillman, who received the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Severance. Janelle James also shone brightly, winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in ABC’s Abbott Elementary.

Full List of Winners

Check out the complete list of winners below:

Film Awards

• Best Picture: One Battle After Another

• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)

• Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)

• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)

• Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein)

• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (Weapons)

• Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler (Sinners)

• Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)

• Best Cinematography: Adolpho Veloso (Train Dreams)

• Best Young Actor/Actress: Miles Caton (Sinners)

• Best Casting and Ensembles: Francine Maisler (Sinners)

• Best Score: Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)

• Best Sound: Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta, Gareth John (F1)

• Best Song: “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters by Ejae, Mark Sonnenblick, Ido, 24, and Teddy

• Best Editing: Stephen Mirrione (F1)

• Best Production Design: Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau (Frankenstein)

• Best Costume Design: Kate Hawley (Frankenstein)

• Best Stunt Design: Wade Eastwood (Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning)

• Best Visual Effects: Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, and Daniel Barrett (Avatar: Fire and Ash)

• Best Hair and Makeup: Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, and Cliona Furey (Frankenstein)

• Best Comedy: The Naked Gun

• Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters

• Best Foreign Language Film: The Secret Agent

  
  

Television Awards

• Best Drama Series: The Pitt

• Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)

• Best Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)

• Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman (Severance)

• Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine La Nasa (The Pitt)

• Best Comedy Series: The Studio

• Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen (The Studio)

• Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)

• Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ike Barinholtz (The Studio)

• Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)

• Best Limited Series: Adolescence

• Best Movie Made for TV: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

• Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for TV: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)

• Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for TV: Sarah Snook (All Her Fault)

• Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for TV: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)

• Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for TV: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)

• Best Foreign Language Series: Squid Game

• Best Animated Series: South Park

• Best Variety Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

• Best Talk Show: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

• Best Comedy Special: SNL50: The Anniversary Special

  
  

The 2026 Critics' Choice Awards highlighted the incredible achievements of Black talent in film and television. The recognition of these artists not only celebrates their hard work but also inspires future generations to pursue their dreams in the industry.

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