The 30th Critics Choice Awards was a night to remember, celebrating the best in film and television. Hosted in Los Angeles on February 8 (IST), the prestigious event honored outstanding performances and productions across various categories. Anora took home the coveted Best Picture award, while Adrien Brody won Best Actor for The Brutalist.
Demi Moore shone as she secured Best Actress for her performance in The Substance. However, the biggest winner of the night was undoubtedly Shōgun, which dominated the television categories, winning several awards, including Best Drama Series.
Film Category Winners: Critics Choice Awards Full Details
Best Picture: Anora
Best Actress: Demi Moore – The Substance
Best Actor: Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Michael Urie – Shrinking
View this post on Instagram.
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Liev Schreiber – The Perfect Couple
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer
Best Young Actor/Actress: Maisy Stella – My Old Ass
Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Best Acting Ensemble: Conclave
Best Director: Jon M. Chu – Wicked
Best Cinematography: Nosferatu
Best Original Screenplay: The Substance
Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave
Best Production Design: Wicked
Best Editing: Challengers
Best Costume Design: Wicked
Best Hair and Makeup: The Substance
Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
Best Animated Feature: The Wild Robot
Best Comedy (Tied): A Real Pain & Deadpool & Wolverine
Best Foreign Language Film: Emilia Pérez
Best Song: El Mal – Emilia Pérez
Best Score: Challengers
Television Category Winners
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 Limited Series: Baby Reindeer
Best TV Movie: Rebel Ridge
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Colin Farrell – The Penguin
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Cristin Milioti – The Penguin
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
Jackie Chan Steals the Show
Legendary martial artist and actor Jackie Chan added to the evening’s excitement and glamour when he stepped onto the stage to present the award for Best Foreign Language Film.
View this post on Instagram.
The 30th Critics Choice Awards were an event to remember: unforgettable moments, surprise wins, and some justly awarded honours that had everyone applauding for more. From sweeping Shōgun all the way to crowning Best Picture in Anora, this night has it all and made it all great.