This year, the Critics Choice Awards 2025 is adding four new award categories to make things even more exciting: Best Stunt Design, Best Casting/Ensemble, Best Variety Series, and Best Sound. This big change shows that people are starting to notice below-the-line contributors in film and TV. It’s a big deal in the event’s 31-year history.
Chelsea Handler, a veteran comedian and host, will host the ceremony for the fourth time. She will bring her trademark wit and humor to the event on January 4, 2026. The Critics Choice Association is dedicated to honoring a wide range of creative talents, from the exciting stunt coordinators to the detailed casting directors and sound engineers who make the shows better. The new categories show this.
The Critics Choice Awards last year had some great wins and memorable moments. For example, Neon won Best Picture for “Anora,” and all the actors gave great performances. Adding these new categories this year is expected to bring even more attention to all the different kinds of artistic achievement in the industry.
As the Critics Choice Awards become more popular and respected, both industry insiders and fans are looking forward to the upcoming ceremony, which promises to be both entertaining and a new wave of recognition for creative professionals who work behind the scenes.
