London Critics’ Circle Film Awards 2026: Nominees Revealed

The nominations for the 46th annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards have been unveiled. Leading the pack is Paul Thomas Anderson’s film “One Battle After Another,” securing a remarkable nine nominations. Following closely is Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet,” which garnered eight nominations. Both films have been recognized in major categories, including Film of the Year and Director of the Year.

Nominees Overview

• Film of the Year Nominees:
  • Hamnet
  • Marty Supreme
  • The Mastermind
  • One Battle After Another
  • Sentimental Value
  • Sinners
  • Sirāt
  • Sorry, Baby
  • Train Dreams
  • Weapons
• Foreign Language Film of the Year Nominees:
  • It Was Just an Accident
  • No Other Choice
  • The Secret Agent
  • Sentimental Value
  • Sirāt
• Documentary of the Year Nominees:
  • Cover-Up
  • One to One: John & Yoko
  • Orwell: 2+2=5
  • The Perfect Neighbor
  • Riefenstahl
• Animated Feature of the Year Nominees:
  • Arco
  • Elio
  • KPop Demon Hunters
  • Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
  • Zootopia 2
• British/I Irish Film of the Year Nominees:
  • The Ballad of Wallis Island
  • Bugonia
  • Hamnet
  • I Swear
  • Pillion

Key Categories

• Director of the Year:
  • Paul Thomas Anderson – “One Battle After Another”
  • Ryan Coogler – “Sinners”
  • Óliver Laxe – “Sirāt”
  • Josh Safdie – “Marty Supreme”
  • Chloé Zhao – “Hamnet”
• Actor of the Year:
  • Timothée Chalamet – “Marty Supreme”
  • Leonardo DiCaprio – “One Battle After Another”
  • Ethan Hawke – “Blue Moon”
  • Wagner Moura – “The Secret Agent”
  • Josh O’Connor – “The Mastermind”
• Actress of the Year:
  • Jessie Buckley – “Hamnet”
  • Rose Byrne – “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
  • Jennifer Lawrence – “Die My Love”
  • Renate Reinsve – “Sentimental Value”
  • Eva Victor – “Sorry, Baby”

Jane Crowther, chair of the London Critics’ Circle film section, expressed excitement about this year’s nominations. She highlighted the creativity and unique perspectives that the nominated films represent, stating that they showcase human experiences that algorithms fail to replicate.

Ceremony Details

The awards ceremony will take place on February 1 at The May Fair in London. Renowned film critic Mark Kermode will host the event.

The full nominee list reflects a diverse array of talent and storytelling, emphasizing the significance of creativity in today’s cinematic landscape. For more updates, visit El-Balad.