Chelsea Handler is returning as host of the show, which will air live from Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar on E! and USA.

See all the winners of the 2026 Critics Choice Awards hosted by Chelsea Handler, with 'Sinners' and 'Adolescence' leading ...

Heading into the ceremony, Sinners has a leading 17 bids, while One Battle After Another is close behind with 14. Adolescence ...

Adolescence led all TV shows with six nominations, while Nobody Wants This scored five and All Her Fault, Death by Lightning , Ghosts , Hacks , Severance , The Diplomat, and The Pitt received four ...

The 31st Critics Choice Awards are underway in Santa Monica, with Chelsea Handler hosting Hollywood’s first major awards ...

Chelsea Handler is back as host of the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, airing live at 7 p.m. ET on E!