The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 2026 London Critics Circle Awards nominations were unveiled, noting a year characterized by a shift towards bold and ambitious stories, with films marked by strong directorial vision and quality acting across various genres. With nine nods, Paul Thomas Anderson’s vehement political drama One Battle After Another dominates the London Critics Circle Awards nominations for this year. Just one step away is the adaptation of a literary work by Chloé Zhao, Hamnet, which grabbed nods in eight categories - including recognition for its performances and creative leadership.The London Critics Circle Awards also reflect a diverse landscape of the next generation of the industry, with Ryan Coogler’s Southern-set horror film Sinners being honored in seven categories and Josh Safdie’s sports comedy Marty Supreme following with six.The awards conversation was further enriched by several Cannes premieres and breakout British and Irish titles.Which movies are nominated at the London Critics Circle Awards? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe London Critics Circle Awards nominations span a wide range of categories, recognising achievements across film, direction, acting, writing, animation, documentary, and technical excellence. Together, the list reflects the diversity of storytelling and performances that defined the year in cinema.1) Film of the YearHamnetMarty SupremeThe MastermindOne Battle After AnotherSentimental ValueSinnersSiratSorry, BabyTrain DreamsWeapons2) Foreign Language Film of the YearIt Was Just an AccidentNo Other ChoiceThe Secret AgentSentimental ValueSirat3) Documentary of the YearCover-UpOne to One: John & YokoOrwell: 2+2=5The Perfect NeighborRiefenstahl4) Animated Feature of the YearArcoElioKPop Demon HuntersLittle Amélie or the Character of RainZootropolis 25) British/Irish Film of the YearThe Ballad of Wallis IslandBugoniaHamnetI SwearPillion6) Director of the YearPaul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After AnotherRyan Coogler – SinnersÓliver Laxe – SiratJosh Safdie – Marty SupremeChloé Zhao – Hamnet7) Screenwriter of the YearPaul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After AnotherRyan Coogler – SinnersJosh Safdie & Ronald Bronstein – Marty SupremeEva Victor – Sorry, BabyChloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet8) Actor of the YearTimothée Chalamet – Marty SupremeLeonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After AnotherEthan Hawke – Blue MoonWagner Moura – The Secret AgentJosh O’Connor – The Mastermind9) Actress of the YearJessie Buckley – HamnetRose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick YouJennifer Lawrence – Die My LoveRenate Reinsve – Sentimental ValueEva Victor – Sorry, BabyThere are also several additional categories at the London Critics Circle Awards, including honors for supporting actors, breakthrough awards, technical achievement, and recognition for British and Irish short films, which collectively demonstrate the range of work considered by critics this year.Read More: Zootopia 2 crosses $1 billion worldwide: Every record the movie has broken so farMore details on the London Critics Circle Awards exploredThe London Critics Circle Awards winners will be revealed on February 1, 2026, at a ceremony held at The May Fair Hotel, London. The event, which has been regularly hosted by film critic Mark Kermode in the last few years, will once again see him as the master of ceremonies.Jane Crowther, chair of the film section, said the picks show a strong inclination towards original works and human-focused stories in a time when there is more and more talk about automation and creative uniformity.According to Crowther, the movies recognized by the London Critics Circle Awards exhibit a strong focus on distinct voices, real-life experiences, and artistic daring.Read More: The Odyssey 6-minute prologue shows Christopher Nolan’s version of the Trojan HorseThe ceremony will be held on February 1, 2026.