The Critics Choice Awards has added four new categories to this year’s celebration of critics’ picks for the best in film and TV: best variety series, stunt design, casting/ensemble and sound.

The additional categories were announced Monday along with news that Chelsea Handler would return to host the annual awards show for the fourth year in a row. Also, the Critics Choice Association has consolidated the announcement of its film and TV nominations, all of which will be revealed on Friday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. PT ahead of the awards show on Jan. 4, 2026.

The Critics Choice Awards has added four new categories to this year’s celebration of critics’ picks for the best in film and TV: best variety series, stunt design, casting/ensemble and sound.

The additional categories were ann

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