31st Critics' Choice Awards on OTT in India: When and where you can stream Chelsea Handler-hosted prestigious event
The 31st Critics' Choice Awards is all set to take place in January 2026, while Sinners, Leads With 17, Adolescence, and many others lead the nominees section.
Chelsea Handler, host of 31st Critics' Choice Awards
Last Updated: 07.01 PM, Jan 02, 2026
India will premiere the 31st Critics' Choice Awards on January 5, 2026, celebrating the best in cinema and television from 2024. The ceremony will be streamed live on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium), with Chelsea Handler returning as host for the fourth consecutive year.
31st Critics' Choice Awards
| Event | 31st Critics' Choice Awards |
| Premiere Date | January 5, 2025 |
| Streaming Platform | JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) |
| Live Streaming Time | 5:30 a.m. IST, with red carpet starting at 3:30 a.m. IST |
| Host | Chelsea Handler (returning for fourth year) |
Which are the top nominees for 31st Critics' Choice Awards?
Ryan Coogler’s period horror film Sinners tops the film nominations with 17 nods, including best picture, lead actor for Michael B. Jordan, supporting actress for Wunmi Mosaku, young actor for Miles Caton, and casting.
In the best picture race, Sinners will compete against One Battle After Another, which earned 14 nominations, along with Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, Train Dreams and Wicked: For Good.
The best actor lineup includes Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon) and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent).
Leading the TV nominations is Adolescence with six nods, including best limited series, followed closely by Nobody Wants This with five.
Who will attend the 31st Critics' Choice Awards?
Several A-listers nominated for awards, including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Ariana Grande, are expected to attend the prestigious event.
The confirmed roster of presenters features Colman Domingo, Diego Luna, Quinta Brunson, Regina Hall, Jeff Goldblum, Noah Schnapp, Allison Janney, Kaley Cuoco, Ava DuVernay, Bradley Whitford, Billy Bob Thornton, Colman Domingo, Diego Luna, Mckenna Grace and William H. Macy. Meanwhile, the 31st Critics' Choice Awards will be hosted by Chelsea Handler.
31st Critics' Choice Awards FAQs
Q: Who will host the 31st Critics' Choice Awards?
A: The 31st Critics' Choice Awards will be hosted by Chelsea Handler. She returns for the fourth consecutive year.
Q: When will the 31st Critics' Choice Awards premiere in India?
A: The 31st Critics' Choice Awards will premiere in India on January 5, 2026. While the red carpet starts at 3:30 am, the main awards begin at 5:20 am IST.
Q: Which are the top nominees at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards?
A: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners dominates the film field with a leading 17 nominations, including best picture. The best actor contenders are Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another) and more. Among television contenders, Adolescence emerges as the most-nominated series with six nominations, including best limited series, while Nobody Wants This secured five.