Sooner than the Critics Replacement Affiliation begins handing out their awards for excellence in movie, television and streaming, we're ready to weigh in with some judgment of our possess.

And with presenters and nominees Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor, Quinta Brunson and Allison Janney promised to work the pink carpet on the Critics Replacement Awards Jan. 4, our opinions are already in: The 2026 awards season is getting off on an exceptionally stylish, stiletto-clad foot.

Even supposing, obviously, we're now not loyal here to applaud neat traces, thoughful silhouettes and in particular sparkly jewels.

'Tis the season for meting out trophies to the entire creators that entertained us these past 365 days. And the mavens in the wait on of films worship Sinners, One Strive against After One more, Hamnet, Injurious: For Lawful and Marty Supreme are sure to be decking their halls with shiny novel hardware.

These flicks lead the pack of nominees—including nods for actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, Taylor and Grande—and their groups are sure to hear their names called as Chelsea Handler helms the Barker Hangar-arrangement ceremony, airing are residing across E! and USA Network.