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The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today that comedian, television host, and seven-time New York Times best-selling author Chelsea Handler will return as host of the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, marking her fourth consecutive year in that role. Returning to E! for the second year in a row, the telecast will also air live across USA Network on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards presented live on E! and USA on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
TV Submissions are now open
Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Submissions Open for Below-The-Line Categories
Monday, November 10, 2025: Deadline for Submissions for Below-The-Line Categories
Monday, November 10, 2025: Below-The-Line NomComs Begin Deliberations
Monday, November 24, 2025: Below-The-Line Shortlists Announced via Press Release
Tuesday, November 25, 2025: Film Nominating Ballots Sent to Film Branch Members
Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Deadline for Film Nominating Ballots
Friday, December 5, 2025: Film Nominations Announced
Monday, December 22, 2025: Final Ballots Sent to All Voting Members
Friday, January 2, 2026: Deadline for Final Ballots
Monday, September 22, 2025: Submissions Open
Monday, November 10, 2025: TV NomComs Begin Deliberations
Monday, November 17, 2025: Deadline for Submissions
Tuesday, December 2, 2025: NomComs End Deliberations
Friday, December 5, 2025: Television Nominations Announced
Monday, December 22, 2025: Final Voting Begins
Friday, January 2, 2026: Final Voting Ends at 9:00 PM PT
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