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Critics' Choice Snubs: Major Films Missed Nods
6 Dec
Summary
- Avatar: Fire and Ash unexpectedly excluded from major Critics' Choice categories.
- Dexter: Resurrection's acclaim leads to surprise omission in acting and series.
- Dwayne Johnson's acclaimed performance in The Smashing Machine overlooked.
The 2026 Critics' Choice Awards nominations revealed several surprising omissions, despite a strong showing from films like 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another'. Notably, James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', fresh off a highly positive premiere, was left out of Best Film and Best Director categories, though it secured a Visual Effects nod. Its late screening might explain the oversight.
Further surprising absences include the highly acclaimed 'Dexter: Resurrection', which boasts a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and a place in IMDb's Top 250 TV Shows. Michael C. Chalamet's performance was particularly noted, yet the series and its lead actor were not nominated. Additionally, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's "incredible" and "heartbreaking" portrayal in 'The Smashing Machine', praised even by Christopher Nolan, was overlooked for Best Actor.
Other notable snubs include Cynthia Erivo's celebrated performance in 'Wicked: For Good' for Best Actress and the popular comedy-drama 'The Bear', which fans expected to see nominated for Best Comedy Series and Best Actor for Jeremy Allen White. These omissions highlight the subjective nature of award season selections.
