schedule, main categories, and where to watch the ceremony

The Critics Choice Awards 2025 will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, bringing together the biggest names in film and television to celebrate the top productions of the past year. Organized by the Critics Choice Association (CCA), this prestigious event serves as one of the key indicators for the Academy Awards, recognizing excellence across different genres and formats, from major blockbusters to independent films.

The 30th edition of the ceremony will be broadcast live and hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler, who returns for the third consecutive year. This year’s competition is expected to be intense, with leading contenders such as “Dune: Part 2”, “Emilia Pérez”, “Wicked”, and “Ainda Estou Aqui”, the latter representing Brazil in the Best Non-English Language Film category.

The Critics Choice Awards winners often align with the Oscar results, making this event a crucial milestone in the awards season.

Critics Choice Awards 2025 schedule and duration

The Critics Choice Awards 2025 ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM (Washington D.C. time) and is expected to conclude around 10:30 PM on February 7

In addition to the main event, there will be a pre-show featuring interviews with nominees and red carpet coverage, where celebrities will showcase their looks and share their expectations for the awards.

Key moments of the live coverage will include:

• Red carpet arrivals: celebrity interviews and fashion highlights
• Award presentations: announcement of winners in major categories
• Acceptance speeches: emotional moments and gratitude from winners
• Special tributes and performances: surprises prepared by the event organizers

Where to watch the Critics Choice Awards 2025

Viewers can watch the Critics Choice Awards 2025 through the following channels and platforms:

• TNT (cable TV) – official live broadcast in Brazil
• MAX (streaming platform) – available for subscribers with full coverage of the ceremony
• Social media and YouTube – highlights, speeches, and behind-the-scenes moments

Main nominees and favorites at the Critics Choice Awards 2025

The Critics Choice Awards honor outstanding achievements in both film and television. Below are some of the main nominees:

• Best Picture
  • “A Complete Stranger”
  • “Anora”
  • “The Brutalist”
  • “Conclave”
  • “Dune: Part 2”
  • “Emilia Pérez”
  • “Nickel Boys”
  • “Sing Sing”
  • “The Substance”
  • “Wicked”
• Best Actor
  • Adrien Brody – “The Brutalist”
  • Timothée Chalamet – “A Complete Stranger”
  • Daniel Craig – “Queer”
  • Colman Domingo – “Sing Sing”
  • Ralph Fiennes – “Conclave”
  • Hugh Grant – “Heretic”
• Best Actress
  • Cynthia Erivo – “Wicked”
  • Karla Sofía Gascón – “Emilia Pérez”
  • Marianne Jean-Baptiste – “Hard Truths”
  • Angelina Jolie – “Maria Callas”
  • Mikey Madison – “Anora”
  • Demi Moore – “The Substance”
• Best Supporting Actor
  • Yura Borisov – “Anora”
  • Kieran Culkin – “The Real Pain”
  • Clarence Maclin – “Sing Sing”
  • Edward Norton – “A Complete Stranger”
  • Guy Pearce – “The Brutalist”
  • Denzel Washington – “Gladiator II”
• Best Supporting Actress
  • Danielle Deadwyler – “Family Piano”
  • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor – “Nickel Boys”
  • Ariana Grande – “Wicked”
  • Margaret Qualley – “The Substance”
  • Isabella Rossellini – “Conclave”
  • Zoe Saldaña – “Emilia Pérez”

Best Non-English Language Film and Brazil’s representation

The Best Non-English Language Film category features six nominated productions, including the Brazilian film “Ainda Estou Aqui”, directed by Walter Salles. The nominees are:

• “Everything We Imagine as Light”
• “Emilia Pérez”
• “Flow”
• “Ainda Estou Aqui”
• “Kneecap”
• “The Seed of the Sacred Fruit”

Most nominated films and highlights of the ceremony

The leading contenders at the Critics Choice Awards 2025 include:

• “Dune: Part 2” – 10 nominations
• “Emilia Pérez” – 10 nominations
• “Wicked” – 9 nominations
• “The Brutalist” – 8 nominations

Technical and special categories

In addition to the main awards, the Critics Choice Awards recognize technical achievements in filmmaking. Some of these categories include:

• Best Cinematography – “Nosferatu,” “Wicked,” “Dune: Part 2”
• Best Costume Design – “Conclave,” “Maria Callas,” “Gladiator II”
• Best Editing – “Anora,” “Dune: Part 2,” “September 5”
• Best Original Song – “Beautiful That Way” by Miley Cyrus, “Mi Camino” by Selena Gomez
• Best Score – “Dune: Part 2,” “Nickel Boys,” “Conclave”

The Critics Choice Awards’ influence on the Oscars 2025

The Critics Choice Awards is one of the most significant events in the awards season, often setting the tone for the Academy Awards. Many winners from this ceremony go on to achieve success at the Oscars.

The inclusion of international films, such as the Brazilian “Ainda Estou Aqui”, underscores the event’s commitment to recognizing diverse storytelling from around the world.

Expectations for winners and award night highlights

This year’s competition is particularly fierce, with high-grossing films going head-to-head with critically acclaimed independent productions. The live broadcast will allow viewers to follow every detail, from acceptance speeches to behind-the-scenes moments.

The Critics Choice Awards 2025 continues to be one of the most important events in the entertainment industry, bringing together the top talents in film and television for a night of celebration and recognition.