Critics Choice Awards Date and Broadcast Details
The Critics Choice Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The event will be broadcast live on The CW network and simulcast on several affiliated platforms, making it accessible to a wide U.S. audience. The show typically begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and viewers can check the official Critics Choice Association page for any last-minute schedule changes. The 29th edition of the awards is produced by Entertainment Studios and directed by long-time ceremony producer Amy Thurlow, who has overseen the telecast since 2020.
For those wondering how to watch, the broadcast will stream live and on-demand on platforms such as Paramount+ and the CW app, with availability for subscribers in the United States and select international regions. The Critics Choice Association partners with multiple streaming services to ensure global reach, and a full list of participating platforms is published on the official awards website. International viewers should check local listings, as the ceremony is often carried by regional networks or streaming partners that hold distribution rights for the event.
Full List of Categories and Key Nominees
The Critics Choice Awards cover a comprehensive set of categories spanning film and television, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress in both movie and series formats. The 2024 nominations were announced on December 5, 2023, with films such as "Oppenheimer," "Poor Things," and "Killers of the Flower Moon" leading the film nominations. The television categories highlight performances from the past awards season, with nominees drawn from dramas, comedies, and limited series that aired on major broadcast and streaming networks.
Notable Film and TV Nominations
In the film categories, "Oppenheimer" received the most nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Christopher Nolan, while "Barbie" and "American Fiction" also earned multiple nods. On the television side, series such as "Succession," "The Bear," and "Beef" were among the top contenders, reflecting the growing influence of streaming platforms in the awards landscape. The full list of nominees is available on the Critics Choice Association website, which provides detailed breakdowns by category and medium.
History and Significance of the Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Awards, originally known as the Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, were first held in 1995 and have since grown into one of the most-watched pre-Oscar ceremonies in the United States. The event is organized by the Critics Choice Association, a professional body comprising more than 250 television and film critics from the U.S. and Canada. The association's voting body determines winners across more than 20 categories, and the ceremony is widely regarded as a bellwether for the Academy Awards and other major year-end honors.
The Critics Choice Awards have become a significant fixture in the awards season calendar, often drawing high-profile presenters and performances that boost viewership. According to recent estimates, the ceremony has attracted an average of several million viewers in recent years, with the 2023 broadcast drawing strong ratings for The CW. The event's influence extends to box office and streaming performance, as winners frequently see a boost in visibility and audience interest in their projects.