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The 2026 Critics Choice Awards nominees were announced on Friday, Dec. 5

Sinners led among movies with 17 nominations, while Netflix's Adolescence had the most nods among television shows, six total

Chelsea Handler will host the awards show live on Sunday, Jan. 4

Awards season is taking shape as the critics highlight the best movies and TV shows of the year.

On Friday, Dec. 5, the Critics Choice Association announced the nominees for its 31st annual Critics Choice Awards . Sinners led among film with a total of 17 nominations, while Netflix's series Adolescence topped the television categories with six total nods.

Chelsea Handler returns to host the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, airing live on E! and USA Network at 7 p.m. ET from the Barker Hangar in

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