{"id":24445,"date":"2025-12-09T18:39:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=24445"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:39:17","slug":"nominations-announced-for-the-31st-annual-critics-choice-awards-hosted-by-chelsea-handler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/12\/09\/nominations-announced-for-the-31st-annual-critics-choice-awards-hosted-by-chelsea-handler\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominations Announced For The 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards Hosted By Chelsea Handler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Awards Ceremony to Air Live on E! and USA Network on Sunday, January 4, 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Critics Choice Association (CCA)<\/strong>&nbsp;announced today the nominees for the&nbsp;<strong>31<\/strong><strong><sup>st<\/sup><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;annual Critics Choice Awards<\/strong>&nbsp;with an exclusive broadcast across E! and USA Network linear channels and digital platforms. The winners will be revealed at the Critics Choice Awards gala hosted by Chelsea Handler, which will broadcast LIVE on E! and USA Network on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. ET\/PT. The star-studded show will once again be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and will continue its combined film and television awards format, honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement. Notably, four new categories have been added to this year\u2019s show: Best Variety Series, Best Stunt Design, Best Casting and Ensemble, and Best Sound.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Handler-Photo-Credit-John-Russo.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Handler-Photo-Credit-John-Russo.jpg?resize=500%2C655&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Handler-Photo-Credit-John-Russo.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Handler-Photo-Credit-John-Russo.jpg?resize=229%2C300&amp;ssl=1 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chelsea Handler<br \/>(photo supplied, credit &#8211; John Russo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cSinners\u201d leads the Critics Choice Awards film contenders with an impressive 17 nominations, nearly matching the record of 18 that \u201cBarbie\u201d achieved two years ago. \u201cSinners\u201d collected a nod for Best Picture, while cast members Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Miles Caton are up for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Young Actor \/ Actress respectively. Ryan Coogler was recognized in the categories of Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, and the film also received nods for Best Casting and Ensemble, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Hair and Makeup, Best Visual Effects, Best Stunt Design, Best Song, Best Score, and Best Sound. \u201cOne Battle After Another\u201d followed closely behind \u201cSinners,\u201d earning 14 nominations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAdolescence\u201d leads this year\u2019s television nominees with six nominations including a nod for Best Limited Series. The cast was recognized across multiple categories, with Stephen Graham nominated for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. Castmates Owen Cooper and Ashley Walters each received nods for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television, while Erin Doherty and Christine Tremarco are both up for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. \u201cNobody Wants This\u201d was also one of the top-nominated TV contenders, earning five nominations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are so excited to kick off awards season in the new year, gathering hundreds of TV, film and streaming stars in one glamorous room for the first major awards show of 2026,\u201d said CCA CEO Joey Berlin. \u201cOur voters are the critics and entertainment reporters who help audiences find the best of the best every day, all year long. Their collective opinions are the most informed and reliable in the business. We are thrilled to share this incredible group of nominees with audiences around the world today, and can\u2019t wait to celebrate this year\u2019s outstanding performances and projects at the Critics Choice Awards on January 4th.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full list of film and television category nominations can be found below and linked&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1xCg8XUJgLpgHtDXYY2GTH3w6oMG98zug_gRc11a6zrM\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement. Historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations. The 31<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;annual Critics Choice Awards show will be executive-produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment. The Critics Choice Awards are represented by Dan Black at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sponsors of the Awards include FIJI Water, Milagro Tequila, Cold Stone Creamery, and Wetzel\u2019s Pretzels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the 31<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0annual Critics Choice Awards on Instagram and X @CriticsChoice, on TikTok @OfficialCriticsChoice, and on Facebook\/CriticsChoiceAwards. Join the conversation using #CriticsChoiceAwards. Follow @enews and @eentertainment for live red carpet and CCA coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>FILM NOMINATIONS FOR THE 31<\/strong><strong><sup>ST<\/sup><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST PICTURE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bugonia (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jay Kelly (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marty Supreme (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentimental Value (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train Dreams (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST ACTOR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet \u2013 Marty Supreme (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leonardo DiCaprio \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joel Edgerton \u2013 Train Dreams (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethan Hawke \u2013 Blue Moon (Sony Pictures Classics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael B. Jordan \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wagner Moura \u2013 The Secret Agent (Neon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST ACTRESS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jessie Buckley \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rose Byrne \u2013 If I Had Legs I\u2019d Kick You (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chase Infiniti \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renate Reinsve \u2013 Sentimental Value (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amanda Seyfried \u2013 The Testament of Ann Lee (Searchlight Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emma Stone \u2013 Bugonia (Focus Features)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benicio del Toro \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacob Elordi \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paul Mescal \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sean Penn \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adam Sandler \u2013 Jay Kelly (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stellan Skarsg\u00e5rd \u2013 Sentimental Value (Neon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elle Fanning \u2013 Sentimental Value (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ariana Grande \u2013 Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas \u2013 Sentimental Value (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amy Madigan \u2013 Weapons (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wunmi Mosaku \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)Teyana Taylor \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST YOUNG ACTOR \/ ACTRESS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everett Blunck \u2013 The Plague (Independent Film Company)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miles Caton \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cary Christopher \u2013 Weapons (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shannon Mahina Gorman \u2013 Rental Family (Searchlight Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacobi Jupe \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nina Ye \u2013 Left-Handed Girl (Netflix)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paul Thomas Anderson \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ryan Coogler \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guillermo del Toro \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josh Safdie \u2013 Marty Supreme (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joachim Trier \u2013 Sentimental Value (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chlo\u00e9 Zhao \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Noah Baumbach, Emily Mortimer \u2013 Jay Kelly (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie \u2013 Marty Supreme (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ryan Coogler \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zach Cregger \u2013 Weapons (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eva Victor \u2013 Sorry, Baby (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier \u2013 Sentimental Value (Neon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paul Thomas Anderson \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar \u2013 Train Dreams (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Don Mckellar, Jahye Lee \u2013 No Other Choice (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guillermo del Toro \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will Tracy \u2013 Bugonia (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chlo\u00e9 Zhao, Maggie O\u2019Farrell \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST CASTING AND ENSEMBLE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nina Gold \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Douglas Aibel, Nina Gold \u2013 Jay Kelly (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jennifer Venditti \u2013 Marty Supreme (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cassandra Kulukundis \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Francine Maisler \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)Tiffany Little Canfield, Bernard Telsey \u2013 Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Claudio Miranda \u2013 F1 (Apple Original Films)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dan Laustsen \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0141ukasz \u017bal \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael Bauman \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autumn Durald Arkapaw \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adolpho Veloso \u2013 Train Dreams (Netflix)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kasra Farahani, Jille Azis \u2013 The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel Studios)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiona Crombie, Alice Felton \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jack Fisk, Adam Willis \u2013 Marty Supreme (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hannah Beachler, Monique Champagne \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales \u2013 Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST EDITING<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kirk Baxter \u2013 A House of Dynamite (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stephen Mirrione \u2013 F1 (Apple Original Films)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie \u2013 Marty Supreme (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andy Jurgensen \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viridiana Lieberman \u2013 The Perfect Neighbor (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael P. Shawver \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST COSTUME DESIGN<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kate Hawley \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malgosia Turzanska \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lindsay Pugh \u2013 Hedda (Amazon MGM Studios)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colleen Atwood, Christine Cantella \u2013 Kiss of the Spider Woman (Lionsgate\/Roadside Attractions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ruth E. Carter \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paul Tazewell \u2013 Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flora Moody,\u00a0John Nolan \u2013 28 Years Later (Sony Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Si\u00e2n Richards, Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine, Shunika Terry \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kazu Hiro, Felix Fox, Mia Neal \u2013 The Smashing Machine (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leo Satkovich, Melizah Wheat, Jason Collins \u2013 Weapons (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frances Hannon, Mark Coulier, Laura Blount \u2013 Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST VISUAL EFFECTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett \u2013 Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ryan Tudhope, Nikeah Forde, Robert Harrington, Nicolas Chevallier, Eric Leven, Edward Price, Keith Dawson \u2013F1 (Apple Original Films)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dennis Berardi, Ayo Burgess, Ivan Busquets, Jos\u00e9 Granell \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alex Wuttke, Ian Lowe, Jeff Sutherland, Kirstin Hall \u2013 Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning (Paramount Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael Ralla, Espen Nordahl, Guido Wolter, Donnie Dean \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stephane Ceretti, Enrico Damm, St\u00e9phane Naz\u00e9, Guy Williams \u2013 Superman (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST STUNT DESIGN<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stephen Dunlevy, Kyle Gardiner, Jackson Spidell, Jeremy Marinas, Jan Pet\u0159ina, Domonkos P\u00e1rd\u00e1nyi, Kinga K\u00f3sa-Gavalda \u2013 Ballerina (Lionsgate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gary Powell, Luciano Bacheta, Craig Dolby \u2013 F1 (Apple Original Films)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wade Eastwood \u2013 Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning (Paramount Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brian Machleit \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andy Gill \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giedrius Nagys \u2013 Warfare (A24)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST ANIMATED FEATURE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arco (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elio (Pixar Animation Studios)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Your Dreams (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little Am\u00e9lie or the Character of Rain (GKIDS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zootopia 2 (Walt Disney Animation Studios)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST COMEDY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ballad of Wallis Island (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eternity (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendship (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Naked Gun (Paramount)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Phoenician Scheme (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splitsville (Neon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It Was Just an Accident (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left-Handed Girl (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Other Choice (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Secret Agent (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sir\u0101t (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bel\u00e9n (Amazon MGM Studios)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST SONG<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cDrive\u201d \u2013 Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Blake Slatkin \u2013 F1 (Apple Original Films)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGolden\u201d \u2013 Ejae, Mark Sonnenblick, Ido, 24, Teddy \u2013 KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI Lied to You\u201d \u2013 Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig G\u00f6ransson \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cClothed by the Sun\u201d \u2013 Daniel Blumberg \u2013 The Testament of Ann Lee (Searchlight Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTrain Dreams\u201d \u2013 Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner \u2013 Train Dreams (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Girl in the Bubble\u201d \u2013 Stephen Schwartz \u2013 Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST SCORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hans Zimmer \u2013 F1 (Apple Original Films)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alexandre Desplat \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max Richter \u2013 Hamnet (Focus Features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daniel Lopatin \u2013 Marty Supreme (A24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jonny Greenwood \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ludwig G\u00f6ransson \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST SOUND<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta, Gareth John \u2013 F1 (Apple Original Films)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira, Christian Cooke, Brad Zoern, Greg Chapman \u2013 Frankenstein (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jose Antonio Garcia, Christopher Scarabosio, Tony Villaflor \u2013 One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chris Welcker, Benny Burtt, Brandon Proctor, Steve Boeddeker, Felipe Pacheco, David V. Butler \u2013 Sinners (Warner Bros.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laia Casanovas \u2013 Sir\u0101t (Neon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mitch Low, Glenn Freemantle, Ben Barker, Howard Bargroff, Richard Spooner \u2013 Warfare (A24)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>TELEVISION NOMINATIONS FOR THE 31<\/strong><strong><sup>ST<\/sup><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST DRAMA SERIES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alien: Earth (FX)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andor (Disney+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Diplomat (Netflix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paradise (Hulu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pitt (HBO Max)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pluribus (Apple TV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severance (Apple TV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task (HBO Max)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sterling K. 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