"The Brutalist" won Best Picture at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, with Brody and Jean-Baptiste taking top acting honors.

The 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, held on January 5, 2026, kicked off the award season with "The Brutalist" winning Best Picture, while Adrien Brody took Best Actor and Marianne Jean-Baptiste won Best Actress. "Wicked" earned top honors in the musical or comedy category, and "The Substance" claimed Best Horror Film. The ceremony also recognized standout performances in television, with "The Bear" and "Shogun" leading in their respective categories.