The nominations for the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards have been announced, recognizing achievements across superhero, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and action genres in film and television.
A-list talent including Pamela Anderson, Charlize Theron, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Matt Damon are in contention for awards that celebrate categories not traditionally highlighted by mainstream award shows.
Pamela Anderson is nominated for Best Actress in an Action Movie for her role in The Naked Gun, while Charlize Theron is recognized for Best Actress in an Action Movie for Apex. Priyanka Chopra Jonas also received a nomination in the same category for The Bluff. Matt Damon is a contender for Best Actor in an Action Movie for his performance in The Rip.
In the superhero categories, Superman stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have both earned nominations. Corenswet is nominated for Best Actor in a Superhero Movie, and Brosnahan for Best Actress in a Superhero Movie. They will compete against other nominees, including actors from The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Masters of the Universe.
Several films are vying for Best Horror Movie, including Obsession, Backrooms, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The actors nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress in a Horror Movie include Josh Brolin, Ralph Fiennes, Amy Madigan, and Rachel McAdams.
The Science Fiction/Fantasy categories feature nominations for films such as Project Hail Mary, Bugonia, and Disclosure Day. Emily Blunt, Sandra Hüller, and Emma Stone are among the actresses nominated for Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie, while Ryan Gosling and Jesse Plemons are nominated for Best Actor.
Unconventional awards include Best Villain in a Movie, with Oona Chaplin, Nicholas Hoult, and Jared Leto receiving nominations.
On the television side, series like 9-1-1: Nashville, Dark Winds, and Hijack are nominated for Best Action Series, Limited Series or Made-For-TV Movie. The television acting categories also highlight performances across superhero, horror, and science fiction/fantasy genres.
The Critics Choice Super Awards are presented by the American–Canadian Critics Choice Association, established in 2019 through the merger of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. The organization represents over 600 media critics and entertainment journalists.
The winners will be announced on August 6 via a press release.