The 2026 Critics Choice Awards saw Netflix productions dominate, with Adolescence and Frankenstein taking top honours. The ceremony, held in Los Angeles, recognised the best in film and television from the past year, with blockbusters and streaming hits competing for prestigious accolades.
Netflix's Adolescence was named the top TV winner of the evening, while Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein claimed four awards in the movie categories. Ryan Coogler's Sinners also secured multiple wins, including Best Original Song for 'I Lied to You'. The event featured a star-studded guest list, with Kylie Jenner attending to support her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet.
Other notable winners included Wade Eastwood for Best Stunts in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Joe Letteri for Best Visual Effects in Avatar: Fire and Ash. The ceremony also honoured achievements in music, production design, and sound, with F1 winning Best Sound.
Despite stiff competition from films like Wicked: For Good and Superman, the night belonged to Netflix's slate, reinforcing the streaming giant's growing influence in the entertainment industry.
