The Critics Choice Awards, organized by the American-Canadian Critics Choice Association, have returned for their 29th year to honor outstanding achievements in the world of cinema. Hosted by the talented Chelsea Handler, the awards ceremony promises to be a star-studded event.
Top Nominations
Leading the pack with a tremendous 18 nominations is the highly anticipated film “Barbie,” which has been recognized in categories such as Best Picture, Director, and Acting. Following closely behind are Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” both with 13 nominations each.
Best Picture Contenders
In the Best Picture category, we have a diverse selection of films vying for the top spot. These include:
- “American Fiction” by Cord Jefferson
- “Barbie” by Warner Bros.
- “The Color Purple” by Warner Bros.
- “The Holdovers” by Focus Features
- “Killers of the Flower Moon” by Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures
- “Maestro” by Netflix
- “Oppenheimer” by Universal Pictures
- “Past Lives” by A24
- “Poor Things” by Searchlight Pictures
- “Saltburn” by Amazon MGM Studios
Standout Performances
The Critics Choice Awards also recognize exceptional performances by actors and actresses. Here are some of the top contenders in each category:
Best Actor
- Bradley Cooper in “Maestro”
- Leonardo DiCaprio in “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Colman Domingo in “Rustin”
- Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers”
- Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer”
- Jeffrey Wright in “American Fiction”
Best Actress
- Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Sandra Hüller in “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Greta Lee in “Past Lives”
- Carey Mulligan in “Maestro”
- Margot Robbie in “Barbie”
- Emma Stone in “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actor
- Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer”
- Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction”
- Robert DeNiro in “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Ryan Gosling in “Barbie”
- Charles Melton in “May December”
- Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actress
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers”
- Emily Blunt in “Oppenheimer”
- Danielle Brooks in “The Color Purple”
- America Ferrera in “Barbie”
- Jodie Foster in “Nyad”
- Julianne Moore in “May December”
Best Young Actor/Actress
- Abby Ryder Forston in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret”
- Ariana Greenblatt in “Barbie”
- Calah Lane in “Wonka”
- Milo Machado Graner in “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Dominic Sessa in “The Holdovers”
- Madeleine Yuna Voyles in “The Creator”
The Complete Winners’ List
For the full list of winners at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, please visit the official website.
The Critics Choice Awards serve as a significant milestone in the cinematic calendar, celebrating exceptional talent and artistic achievements. Be sure to catch the live broadcast on The CW on Sunday, January 14th at 4 p.m. PT.