Politically charged drama One Battle After Another emerged as the big winner at the 31st Critics Choice Awards, taking home three major trophies, including Best Picture.
The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, also won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, cementing its status as one of the most critically acclaimed titles of the year.
Acting honours went to Timothée Chalamet, who won Best Actor for his performance in Marty Supreme, and Jessie Buckley, named Best Actress for Hamnet. Both wins are expected to strengthen their momentum ahead of the Academy Awards.
Meanwhile, period horror film Sinners picked up four awards, including Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler, but narrowly missed out on the night’s top prize.
The ceremony, held on Sunday, was hosted by North America’s largest critics’ organisation and honoured outstanding achievements in both film and television over the past year.
Key film winners
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 Young Actor/Actress: Miles Caton – Sinners
Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
Best Foreign Language Film: The Secret Agent
Key television winners
Best Drama Series: The Pitt
Best Actor, Drama Series: Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Best Actress, Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
Best Comedy Series: The Studio
Best Actor, Comedy Series: Seth Rogen – The Studio
Best Actress, Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks
Best Limited Series: Adolescence
Best Actor, Limited Series: Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Best Actress, Limited Series: Sarah Snook – All Her Fault
The Critics Choice Awards are presented annually by the Critics Choice Association (CCA), representing film and television critics across the United States and Canada.
Now in their 31st year, the awards are widely regarded as a key predictor of Oscar and Emmy success, often shaping momentum in the final stretch of awards season.
The ceremony recognises excellence across film, scripted television, and limited series, celebrating both mainstream hits and critically driven productions.