Overview
- The 31st annual ceremony was held Jan. 4 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and marked Chelsea Handler’s fourth consecutive year as host.
- Both the show and red carpet aired on E! and USA Network, with live streaming available via DirecTV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV, and next‑day access on Peacock.
- Ryan Coogler’s Sinners led film nominations with 17, and Netflix’s British limited series Adolescence topped television with six.
- Winners reported by outlets included Jacob Elordi for Best Supporting Actor (Frankenstein), Stephen Graham and Sarah Snook in limited‑series lead acting, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty in limited‑series supporting, and Miles Caton as Best Young Actor/Actress.
- A wide slate of presenters and heavy red‑carpet fashion coverage reinforced the Critics Choice Awards’ role as a bellwether for the run‑up to the Oscars.