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Follow along as we update the full list of Critics Choice Awards 2026 winners in real time, honoring the year’s best achievements in film and television.
From Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ and Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Three’ to Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and Greta Gerwig’s return to fantasy, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in modern cinema. Here are the films audiences—and studios—are betting on next.
Marvel releases a new Avengers: Doomsday teaser focused on Thor’s emotional return, his daughter, and the looming threat of Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom.
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ trailer earned 121.4 million views in its first 24 hours, doubling ‘Oppenheimer’ and marking Universal’s biggest trailer launch of the year.
Netflix releases the first trailer for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,’ with Cillian Murphy returning as Tommy Shelby in a WWII-set continuation of the hit series.
Amazon MGM Studios debuts the first teaser for ‘Madden,’ with Nicolas Cage portraying NFL legend John Madden in David O. Russell’s upcoming biopic set for Prime Video.
A24’s ‘Marty Supreme’ delivers a Christmas Eve box office surprise against Sony’s ‘Anaconda,’ while James Cameron’s ‘Avatar 3’ surges past $500 million globally during the holiday frame.
Tribeca Festival will officially include social media creators in its NOW category for 2026, becoming the first major film festival to recognize TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram storytelling in its official selection.
James Cameron returns to Pandora with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ delivering stunning visuals and a fierce new villain, but recycled conflicts and bloated mythology keep the third installment from reaching the heights of its predecessors.
Kate Winslet makes an assured directorial debut with Goodbye June, a deeply felt family drama led by Helen Mirren and an exceptional ensemble. Predictable but profoundly human, the Netflix film finds emotional truth in grief, restraint, and performance-driven storytelling.
Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount and David Ellison’s $108 billion hostile takeover bid, citing financing and regulatory risks while reaffirming its merger agreement with Netflix.
Universal releases the first trailer for Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi epic ‘Disclosure Day,’ starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor in a story about first contact and global truth.
The Academy has revealed the official shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards across 12 categories, including casting, cinematography, international film, music, sound, and visual effects.
Amazon Prime Video has moved up the premiere of ‘Fallout’ Season 2, with new episodes now debuting December 16. The hit series returns to the wasteland following its explosive first-season finale.
‘Landman’ Season 2 Episode 5 slows the chaos just long enough to reset the board. From Cooper’s costly lesson and Danny Morrell’s tightening grip to a rare family truce at the pirate dinner, here’s everything that matters heading into the back half of the season.
Rob Reiner, the filmmaker behind ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ ‘The Princess Bride,’ and ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ was found dead at his Los Angeles home at age 78. Authorities are investigating.
Authorities confirm two people were found dead at filmmaker Rob Reiner’s Brentwood home. The Los Angeles Police Department has opened an investigation. No identities or cause of death have been released.
Disney’s Zootopia 2 crosses $1 billion globally in just 17 days, becoming the fastest PG-rated film in history to hit the milestone and reaffirming theatrical demand for event animation.
HBO releases first-look photos from Euphoria Season 3, featuring Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and more. The long-awaited new season adds major cast members and signals a darker, more introspective return.
DC debuts the first Supergirl trailer, introducing Milly Alcock as a darker, grittier Kara Zor-El and featuring Jason Momoa’s first appearance as Lobo. Directed by Craig Gillespie and guided by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the film adapts Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and hits theaters June 26
LaKeith Stanfield replaces Jonathan Majors as Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s 48 Hours in Vegas, directed by Rick Famuyiwa and produced by Lord Miller. The film explores Rodman’s infamous 1998 NBA Finals trip to Las Vegas.
Airbnb is hosting the Marty Supreme Invitational table tennis event in New York City on December 17, celebrating A24’s upcoming film. Limited guests will compete in a curated tournament ahead of the movie’s December 25 release.
A24 releases the first trailer for The Drama, a psychological thriller starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as creative partners locked in a tense, emotionally volatile power struggle. Directed by Trey Edward Shults and releasing in 2026.
Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, and the cast of Is This Thing On? attended a special screening at the DGA Theater in New York. Directed by Bradley Cooper, the film has been building awards-season momentum thanks to its intimate performances and early festival acclaim ahead of its December 18 release.
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in Lionsgate’s 2026 prequel film ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,’ directed by Francis Lawrence.


From Michael B. Jordan and Ariana Grande to Elle Fanning and Paul Mescal, the Critics Choice Awards red carpet delivered early awards-season energy. See the best photos and standout moments as Hollywood gathered at the Barker Hangar to celebrate film and television’s biggest contenders.