The politically charged drama One Battle After Another emerged as the top winner at the 31st Critics Choice Awards, taking home three major prizes, including best picture, at a ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, also won best director and best adapted screenplay, consolidating its position as a leading contender ahead of the Academy Awards.
Actors Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley strengthened their Oscar prospects after winning best actor and best actress for their performances in Marty Supreme and Hamnet, respectively.
Period horror film Sinners secured four awards, including best original screenplay for Ryan Coogler, but fell short of the top prize. The film also earned recognition for best young actor, awarded to Miles Caton.
The Critics’ Choice Awards are presented annually by North America’s largest critics’ organisation, recognising excellence in both film and television.
Film winners
Alongside its top honours, One Battle After Another dominated several key film categories. Jacob Elordi won best supporting actor for Frankenstein, while Amy Madigan was named best supporting actress for Weapons.
The animated feature award went to K-Pop Demon Hunters, while The Secret Agent claimed the prize for best foreign language film.
Television winners
In television categories, medical drama The Pitt was named best drama series, with Noah Wyle winning best actor in a drama series for his role in the show.
Rhea Seehorn took home best actress in a drama series for Pluribus, while The Studio won best comedy series. Seth Rogen and Jean Smart received acting awards in the comedy categories for The Studio and Hacks, respectively.
The limited series Adolescence won best limited series, with Stephen Graham named best actor in the category. Sarah Snook won best actress in a limited series for her performance in All Her Fault.
The Critics’ Choice Awards are widely viewed as a key indicator of momentum ahead of Hollywood’s awards season, particularly the Oscars, which are scheduled for later this year.
