2026 Critics Choice Awards Set for January 4

The Critics Choice Association has announced that the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards will be held on January 4, 2026, making it the first major televised awards show of the year, ahead of the Golden Globes, which will air on January 11. The ceremony will return to E! and USA Network for live national coverage and take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, honoring achievements in both film and television, including streaming content. TV nominations will be revealed on December 4, followed by film nominations on December 5. The Critics Choice Awards aim to kick off awards season with momentum-building moments and strong industry recognition, continuing their tradition as a key event in the awards calendar. No announcement has yet been made regarding the host for the 2026 show.