After multiple delays due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the 30th Critics Choice Awards finally took place. Hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler, the ceremony honored the finest achievements in film and television over the past year.
Leading the nominations were the films Wicked and Conclave, each receiving 11 nods. However, the surprise of the night came when Anora, a New York City-set drama, took home the award for Best Picture. In television, Hulu’s historical epic Shōgun dominated, winning four out of its six nominated categories.
Major Winners in Film
Best Picture: Anora
Best Actor: Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Best Actress: Demi Moore – The Substance
Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Best Acting Ensemble: Conclave
Best Director: Jon M. Chu – Wicked
Best Original Screenplay: Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan – Conclave
Best Cinematography: Jarin Blaschke – Nosferatu
Best Production Design: Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales – Wicked
Best Editing: Marco Costa – Challengers
Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell – Wicked
Best Hair and Makeup: The Substance
Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
Best Animated Feature: The Wild Robot
Best Comedy: A Real Pain and Deadpool & Wolverine
Best Foreign Language Film: Emilia Pérez
Best Song: “El Mal” – Emilia Pérez
Best Score: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross – Challengers
Major Winners in Television
Best Drama Series: Shōgun
Best Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada – Shōgun
Best Actress in a Drama Series: Kathy Bates – Matlock
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tadanobu Asano – Shōgun
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Moeka Hoshi – Shōgun
Best Comedy Series: Hacks
Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Michael Urie – Shrinking
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Best Limited Series: Baby Reindeer
Best Movie Made for Television: Rebel Ridge
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Colin Farrell – The Penguin
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Cristin Milioti – The Penguin
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Liev Schreiber – The Perfect Couple
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer
Best Foreign Language Series: Squid Game
Best Animated Series: X-Men ’97
Best Talk Show: John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.
Best Comedy Special: Ali Wong: Single Lady
With a night full of surprises and standout performances, the Critics Choice Awards once again highlighted the best in entertainment. As the awards season continues, these winners set the stage for what’s to come in 2025.
