Critics Choice Nominees Announced Today!

The anticipation for the 2026 awards season is building as the nominations for the Critics Choice Awards are set to be revealed. Pop culture enthusiasts can mark their calendars for today, December 5th, when the official list of contenders will be announced via a special livestream. This event kicks off the celebration leading up to the main ceremony in January 2026.

The nomination livestream is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. Eastern Time and 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Viewers can catch the exclusive announcement on E! and USA Network channels, as well as online through CriticsChoice.com, E! Online, and the YouTube and X channels of both E! and USA. Hosted by Keltie Knight and Erin Lim Rhodes, the broadcast promises to unveil the most celebrated names and titles.

Viewers can expect a comprehensive rundown of nominees across a wide array of categories. Key television categories include Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, and their respective acting awards. Film categories will feature the highly anticipated announcements for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Animated Feature, setting the stage for the upcoming award ceremony.