The Critics Choice Awards, hosted annually by the American-Canadian Critics Choice Association (CCA), continue to celebrate excellence in cinema. For its 30th edition, the awards unveiled an impressive lineup of nominations, spotlighting this year’s standout films and series.
Leading the pack are Conclave and Wicked, each securing 11 nominations, including coveted spots in the Best Picture category. Hot on their heels are Dune: Part Two and Emilia Pérez with 10 nominations apiece. Meanwhile, The Brutalist made a strong showing with nine nods.
Here are the nominations for Visual effects and Animation
Best Visual Effects
- Mark Bakowski, Pietro Ponti, Nikki Penny, Neil Corbould – Gladiator II
- Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, Paul Corbould, David Shirk – Wicked
- Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe, Gerd Nefzer – Dune: Part Two
- Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, Peter Stubbs – Better Man
- Visual Effects Team – The Substance
- Erik Winquist, Stephen Unterfranz, Paul Story, Rodney Burke – Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom
Best Animated Feature
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memories of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Served with Feathers
- Wild Robot
Among television series, Shōgun emerged as a standout, earning six nominations. The nominations reflect a diverse array of storytelling, reaffirming the Critics Choice Awards as a vital celebration of cinematic and televised artistry.
The winners will be revealed during the much-anticipated ceremony, set to honor the best achievements in film and television from the past year.
