We’re thrilled to honor Jaafar Jackson with the Actor Award at the Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for his portrayal of the King of Pop in “Michael” — marking his acting debut! 👑 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles. #CelebrateBlackCinema #JaafarJackson #MichaelMovie #CriticsChoice

Congratulations to our honorees for the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television! 🖤✨ Who are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The celebration takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles, honoring outstanding achievements across the Black entertainment community. Follow @ccblackcinema for all the behind-the-scenes moments! #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #BlackExcellence

Congratulations to Debbie Allen! ✨  The Academy Honorary Award recipient, six-time Emmy winner and two-time Tony Award nominee will receive the Icon Award at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television! Celebrating a career spanning nearly five decades, the tribute will honor Allen’s extraordinary legacy and enduring impact on entertainment. 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS. #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #DebbieAllen #ADifferentWorld

Congratulations to Quinta Brunson! ✨  The two-time Emmy Award winner and Critics Choice Award winner will receive the Groundbreaker Award at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television! Brunson is being recognized for creating, executive producing and starring in ABC’s hit comedy “Abbott Elementary,” which premiered its sixth season on October 7th! 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS. #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #QuintaBrunson #AbbottElementary

Congratulations to Chiwetel Ejiofor! ✨  The Academy Award nominee and Critics Choice Award nominee will receive the Vanguard Award at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television! Ejiofor is being recognized for his work in @A24’s psychological horror film “Backrooms.” 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS. #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #ChiwetelEjiofor #Backrooms

Congratulations to Chris Rock! ✨  The Emmy and Grammy Award winner will receive the Director Award at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for @A24’s “Misty Green.” 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles! Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS.  #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #ChrisRock #MistyGreen

Congratulations to Jaafar Jackson! ✨  He will receive the Actor Award – Film at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for his critically acclaimed, portrayal of Michael Jackson in @Lionsgate’s biographical film “Michael,” marking his acting debut. 🏆The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS.        #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #JaafarJackson #MichaelMovie #MichaelJackson

Congratulations to Anthony Mackie! ✨  The Emmy Award nominee will receive the Actor Award – Series at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for his work in @AppleTV’s upcoming series “12 12 12,” which he also executive produces. 🏆The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles! Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS. #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #AnthonyMackie #AppleTV

Congratulations to Sophie Okonedo! ✨  The Tony Award winner and Academy Award and Emmy nominee will receive the Supporting Actress Award – Film at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for her performance in Independent Film Company’s coming-of-age drama “Mouse.” The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles! Follow @ccblackcinema for all BTS! #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #SophieOkonedo #Mouse

Congratulations to Stephan James! ✨  The Emmy Award nominee will receive the Supporting Actor Award – Film at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for his portrayal of Carl Weathers in @AmazonMGMStudio “I Play Rocky.” The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS.        #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #StephanJames #IPlayRocky #Rocky

Congratulations to Quincy Tyler Bernstine! ✨ The Tony Award winner will receive the Supporting Actress Award – Series at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for her performance as Nora Washington in @Hulu’s thriller “Furious.” In recognition of this honor, STARZ will bestow a special STARZ #TakeTheLead designation on Bernstine’s award, reflecting its ongoing commitment to amplifying narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS.     #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #QuincyTylerBernstine #Furious #STARZ #TakeTheLead

Congratulations to Ato Essandoh! ✨  The SAG Award and Critics Choice Award nominee will receive the Supporting Actor Award – Series at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for his performance as Stuart Hayford in Netflix’s acclaimed political drama “The Diplomat.” 🏆The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all BTS #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #AtoEssandoh #TheDiplomat #Netflix

Congratulations to Lamorne Morris! ✨  The Emmy Award winner will receive the Comedy Award at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for his work as Robbie Robertson in @PrimeVideo’s superhero series “Spider-Noir.” 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS.        #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #LamorneMorris #SpiderNoir

Congratulations to filmmakers Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri! ✨ The directing duo will receive the Breakthrough Director Award at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for @NEON’s “Clarissa,” a reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway set in contemporary Lagos, Nigeria. The film opens in select theaters on December 11. 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS.         #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #ArieEsiri #ChukoEsiri #Clarissa #NEON

Congratulations to Katori Hall! ✨ The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright will receive the Showrunner Award at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for STARZ’s acclaimed drama “P-Valley.” 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS.        #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #KatoriHall #PValley

Congratulations to Jaalen Best! ✨ The actor will receive the Rising Star Award at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for his portrayal of Cassius Clay in @PrimeVideo’s Muhammad Ali biographical drama series, “The Greatest.” The series premieres globally on November 4. 🥊🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS.        #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #JaalenBest #TheGreatest #MuhammadAli

We’re pleased to welcome Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Roy Wood Jr. as the host of this year’s event! 🎤✨ Known for his work on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and CNN’s Have I Got News for You, Wood brings his signature wit and comedic talent to the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television. 🏆 The 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television takes place Monday, November 16, 2026, in Los Angeles!  Follow @ccblackcinema for all the BTS. #CriticsChoice #CelebrateBlackCinema #RoyWoodJr 

Today is the big day!

🚀 “Project Hail Mary” continues its journey toward awards season! Star and producer Ryan Gosling joined directors and producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, producer Amy Pascal, and writer Drew Goddard for a special screening and conversation in Los Angeles. 🎬✨ With this powerhouse team behind the film, could “Project Hail Mary” be gearing up for a major awards-season push? 🏆 #ProjectHailMary #RyanGosling #AwardsSeason