The biggest stars of film and television shone at the 30th Critics Choice Awards, setting trends and celebrating talent.
The 30th edition of the Critics Choice Awards honoured the best in film and television during a star-studded evening filled with memorable moments. Organised by the Critics Choice Association, these awards have cemented their reputation as a key indicator in Hollywood’s awards season.
Film Winners
- Best Picture: Anora
- Best Director: Jon M. Chu (Wicked)
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress: Demi Moore (The Substance)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Ensemble Cast: Conclave
- Best Comedy: A Real Pain and Deadpool & Wolverine (tie)
- Best Animated Feature: The Wild Robot
Television Winners
- Best Drama Series: Shogun
- Best Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun)
- Best Actress in a Drama Series: Kathy Bates (Matlock)
- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tadanobu Asano (Shogun)
- Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Moeka Hoshi (Shogun)
- 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 Actor in a Limited Series: Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
- Best Actress in a Limited Series: Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
A Milestone in Awards History
This edition also marked Chelsea Handler’s third consecutive time as host. With her signature humour, she joked about her “longest-lasting relationship” being with the ceremony. Additionally, the awards celebrated their 30th anniversary with a tribute to the year’s most influential productions.
The 2025 Critics Choice Awards set the tone for the season, reaffirming the talent of some of the industry’s most outstanding figures. With this list of winners, the race towards the Oscars becomes even more exciting.
