Biggest Winners of the Night
The Rise of One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another walked away with Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, instantly positioning it as the film to beat at the Oscars. The sweep mirrors the early-season dominance of past Oscar juggernauts and signals a strong awards-season trajectory.
Timothée Chalamet’s Breakthrough Moment
Chalamet’s win for Marty Supreme was widely predicted, but his emotional acceptance speech — including a heartfelt nod to Kylie Jenner — became one of the night’s most replayed moments. His performance now sits firmly atop the Best Actor race.
Sinners and Frankenstein Make Their Presence Known
Both films collected multiple trophies, with Sinners earning recognition for its breakout young star Miles Caton, and Frankenstein securing a major acting win for Jacob Elordi. Their strong showings suggest both films will remain major players in technical and supporting categories throughout awards season.
Adolescence Takes Over Television
Netflix’s Adolescence dominated the TV categories, winning Best Limited Series and sweeping key acting awards for Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, and Owen Cooper. The series now enters Emmy season as the early favorite in its category.
Prestige TV Continues Its Reign
HBO’s The Pitt and Apple TV+’s The Studio each secured multiple wins, reinforcing their status as prestige television staples and solidifying their positions heading into the Emmys.
Biggest Snubs & Surprising Losses
Frankenstein Falls Short in the Top Category
Despite strong acting wins and technical acclaim, Frankenstein failed to secure Best Picture — a noticeable setback for its Oscar campaign.
All Her Fault Misses Out on Series Wins
Sarah Snook earned Best Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in All Her Fault, but the series itself was overshadowed by Adolescence in the major categories.
Unexpected Outcomes in Comedy
Jean Smart (Hacks) and Janelle James (Abbott Elementary) took home major comedy awards, but several newer streaming comedies that entered the night with momentum walked away empty-handed.
Moments Everyone Is Talking About
Chelsea Handler’s Emotional Opening
Handler opened the ceremony with a heartfelt tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner, setting a surprisingly reflective tone for the night.
Timothée Chalamet’s Viral Speech
Chalamet’s affectionate shoutout to Kylie Jenner instantly dominated social media, becoming the most shared moment of the ceremony.
What These Wins Mean for the Rest of Awards Season
A Clear Oscar Frontrunner Emerges
With major Critics’ Choice wins, One Battle After Another now stands as the leading contender for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars.
A Competitive Acting Race Takes Shape
Chalamet’s victory solidifies him as the Best Actor favorite, but Jacob Elordi’s supporting win and Michael B. Jordan’s momentum from Sinners set up a compelling race across categories.
A New Emmy Favorite Is Born
With its Critics’ Choice sweep, Adolescence enters Emmy season as the series to beat in the Limited Series category.
Streaming Platforms Continue Their Dominance
Netflix, Apple TV+, and HBO once again controlled the awards landscape, signaling another year where streaming eclipses traditional networks.
Genre Films Gain Awards Respect
The strong performances of Sinners, Frankenstein, and One Battle After Another suggest that genre-bending films will have deeper Oscar runs than usual.
