Jessica Biel, more top looks

The red carpet is rolled out for Hollywood’s biggest stars, as the 2026 awards season kicks off Sunday night with the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards.

Honoring the best in film and television, the festivities are hosted for the fourth consecutive year by comedian Chelsea Handler, with the 2026 ceremony airing live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., beginning at 7 p.m. on E! and USA Network.

A number of big names will join Handler on Sunday night, with this year’s lineup of presenters including Allison Janney, Billy Bob Thornton, Colman Domingo, Diego Luna, Jeff Goldblum, Marcello Hernández, Mckenna Grace, Noah Schnapp, Regina Hall, Rhea Seehorn, Sebastian Maniscalco, plus more A-list stars.

Expect to see plenty of big names hit the red carpet, as the ceremony features a slew of star-studded projects as nominees, including director Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which leads the film field with 17 nominations, including best picture and best actor for Michael B. Jordan. Other notable best picture nominees include “One Battle After Another,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio (also up for best actor); “Marty Supreme,” starring Timothée Chalamet (another best actor contender); and “Bugonia,” starring Emma Stone (up for best actress).

Meanwhile on the TV side, Netflix’s British limited series “Adolescence,” starring Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham, leads with six nominations, including best limited series. The streaming service’s hit comedy “Nobody Wants This,” starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, scored five nominations, including a nod for best comedy series. Another top contender at this year’s ceremony is HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” starring Noah Wyle, nominated in four categories, including best drama series.

Check out below for all the best looks and biggest fashion moments from the 2026 Critics Choice Awards red carpet.