The Critics Choice Awards will again be leading the televised awards season shows and has been renewed by E! for the next two years.
The Critics Choice Association said Monday that the 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards will take place on Sunday, January 3, 2027, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Returning to E! for the third year in a row, the telecast will also air live on both coasts across USA Network, from 7-10 p.m. ET/4-7 p.m. PT. Notably, the Critics Choice Association and E! have signed a two-year renewal deal for the show, continuing through 2028. The ceremony will continue its combined film and television awards format, honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement. Once again in 2027 it will precede the Golden Globes which will air the following Sunday, and other awards shows as the season gets underway just after New Year’s.
“We are thrilled that the Critics Choice Awards will once again be kicking off awards season right at the start of the New Year,” said CCA CEO Joey Berlin. “Following our last show that saw ratings double, we are excited to keep that momentum going by partnering with the incredible E! and USA Network team through 2028. For decades, CCA has been a driving force in the awards season conversation, with a voting body made up of leading journalists and critics. Together with Versant, we will continue our shared mission to highlight the outstanding work done by the creative community and deliver an unforgettable show to viewers.”
“What a way to start a new year! Our relationship with the Critics Choice Awards continues as we usher in awards season on E! and USA Network,” said Val Boreland, President of Entertainment, Versant. “We’re proud to bring this iconic event to viewers and celebrate the year’s standout moments in entertainment.”
Nominations for the 2027 event will be announced on Friday, December 4.
Historically, they are one of the most accurate predictors of Academy Award nominations. In terms of wins this year CCA matched Oscar for Best Picture and Director for One Battle After Another in addition to many other categories. The 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards show will be executive-produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment.