After multiple ceremony delays caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, the Critics Choice Awards are here. The non-industry group will hold its 30th annual awards show on Friday, celebrating the best of last year’s film and television.

He's the third director to win a Critics Choice Award for a musical, following Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!) and Damien Chaze

After some stops and starts, award season is again underway with the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. The ceremony, which was twice delayed due to the Los Angeles wildfires, took place Friday evening in Santa Monica, with comedian Chelsea Handler serving as host.