Award season just kicked off with a bang, and guess which studio decided to flex its creative muscles right before its massive corporate shakeup? None other than Warner Bros.—the legendary company that’s become part of the Netflix empire—absolutely crushed the film nominations for the 31st Critics’ Choice Awards!
This year’s Critics’ Choice field is utterly dominated by WB titles, specifically the heavyweight champion Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. In fact, it has earned the title of the most-nominated film in CCA’s history.
“Sinners” Smashes Records!
If you were wondering which film is the one to beat this year, look no further than Ryan Coogler’s powerful film Sinners. This movie didn’t just show up—it took over the entire list, leading all films with a massive 17 nominations! And it’s well deserved!
This isn’t just about showing up; it’s about conquering the biggest categories. Sinners locked in nods for Best Picture and Best Director for Coogler, proving its critical might. The acting nods are stellar, too, with Michael B. Jordan securing a slot for Best Actor and Wunmi Mosaku getting a well-deserved mention for Supporting Actress. Beyond the major prizes, the film’s excellence was recognized across the board in almost every single craft category, including Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Editing, Visual Effects, Sound, and Hair & Makeup. It’s the definition of an all-around masterpiece!
Rounding out the top tier of contenders is Frankenstein, which locked in 11 nominations. This blend of massive studio muscle and prestigious, auteur-driven cinema has made this year’s competition incredibly fierce.
Warner Bros. is clearly exiting the streaming wars era with a massive awards legacy, ensuring that Netflix’s new library will be stocked not just with classic franchises but with the most critically celebrated films of the year!
If you haven’t seen Sinners, and I strongly recommend that you do, you can watch it streaming now on HBO, Apple TV, Hulu, and Prime Video. It’s also available on Blu-ray and DVD.
