ICYMI: See Every Celebrity Arrival on the Critics Choice Awards Red Carpet 2026 -

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Hollywood is officially back in awards mode, with the Critics Choice Awards kicking off the season. Taking place on January 4, it also marks the first chance for celebrities to test-drive a fresh red carpet identity for the new year and experiment with unexpected silhouettes, trends, and colors. The night often sets the tone for the season, offering a glimpse of who will emerge as early frontrunners—both in fashion and in awards contention.

Hosted once again by Chelsea Handler, the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards will broadcast live from Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. The categories are especially stacked this year: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners dominated the film categories with 17 nominations, just shy of the all-time Critics Choice record. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another also emerged as one of the most-talked-about films, specifically drawing attention for newcomer Chase Infiniti, whose breakout performance impressed critics.

There’s also the return of some serious star power this season. Amanda Seyfried and Jessie Buckley are both up for Best Actress for their roles in The Testament of Ann Lee and Bugonia, respectively, while Elle Fanning and Ariana Grande are competing in the supporting category for Sentimental Value and Wicked: For Good.

As stars like Jackie Tohn, Jeff Goldblum, and Ji-Young Yoo make their way to the red carpet, here are all the up-to-date arrivals at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.

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