Key Facts
The Critics Choice Association has announced nominations for the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, with DC Studios' 'Superman' leading all films with six nods. The awards celebrate genre storytelling across superhero, science fiction/fantasy, horror, and action categories.
Film Nominations Overview
James Gunn's 'Superman' earned nominations for Best Superhero Movie, Best Actor (David Corenswet, Edi Gathegi, Nicholas Hoult), Best Actress (Rachel Brosnahan), and Best Villain (Nicholas Hoult). Following closely with four nominations each are Focus Features' horror sleeper 'Obsession,' Warner Bros.' horror hit 'Weapons,' Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: The First Steps,' Amazon MGM Studios' 'Masters of the Universe,' and 'Project Hail Mary.'
Notable Acting Nominations
- Milly Alcock earned a Best Actress in a Superhero Movie nomination for 'Supergirl' despite the film's poor box office and reviews.
- Pamela Anderson received a Best Actress in an Action Movie nod for 'The Naked Gun' reboot.
- Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller were nominated for 'Project Hail Mary,' while Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons were recognized for 'Bugonia.'
- Amy Madigan earned dual nominations for Best Actress in a Horror Movie and Best Villain for 'Weapons.'
Television Nominations Overview
The final season of Prime Video's 'The Boys' led television with five nominations, including Best Superhero Series. Antony Starr scored two nominations for Best Actor and Best Villain, while Valorie Curry and Colby Minifie earned Best Actress nods. Other top TV nominees include 'Fallout,' 'House of the Dragon,' and 'Paradise,' each with four nominations.
Superhero TV Highlights
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II received a Best Actor nomination for Marvel's 'Wonder Man,' while Nicolas Cage was nominated for 'Spider-Noir.' The category also includes Colin Farrell for 'Sugar,' Rhea Seehorn for 'Pluribus,' Rebecca Ferguson for 'Silo,' and Holly Hunter for 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.'
Impact and Significance
The Super Awards were launched by the Critics Choice Association to spotlight genre storytelling that mainstream awards often overlook. The awards feature parallel film and television competitions across four genres, with superhero categories also encompassing comic book and video game adaptations.
What Readers Should Know
- Winners will be announced via press release on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
- The full list of nominations includes categories for Best Superhero Movie, Best Action Movie, Best Horror Movie, Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie, and corresponding television categories.
- Notable nominees include David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, Pamela Anderson, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Antony Starr.
FAQ
When will the Critics Choice Super Awards winners be announced?
Winners will be announced via press release on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Which film received the most nominations at the 2026 Critics Choice Super Awards?
James Gunn's 'Superman' led all films with six nominations, including Best Superhero Movie.
Which TV series led the nominations at the 2026 Critics Choice Super Awards?
The final season of Prime Video's 'The Boys' led television with five nominations.