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Critics Choice Awards Sets Jan. 3, 2027 Date, Extends TV Deal Through 2028

The early January slot makes the ceremony an opening marker for awards season ahead of the Golden Globes.

Overview

  • The Critics Choice Association set the 32nd ceremony for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
  • The two-year broadcast renewal announced Monday between the association and Versant keeps the show live on E! and USA Network through 2028.
  • The 2027 telecast arrives one week before the Jan. 10 Golden Globes, placing Critics Choice as the first major show of the new year.
  • Nominations for the 32nd edition will be revealed Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.
  • The show keeps its combined film-and-TV format, with Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment returning, as the 500-plus–member group cites rising ratings and strong Oscar alignment.