Superman Leads 6th Annual Critics Choice Super Awards With Six Nominations

Film Nominations and “Superman” Dominance

“Superman” secured a nomination for Best Superhero Movie, while its cast saw significant recognition in the acting categories. Three members of the ensemble—David Corenswet, Edi Gathegi, and Nicholas Hoult—were nominated for Best Actor in a Superhero Movie. Rachel Brosnahan earned a nod for Best Actress in a Superhero Movie. Additionally, Nicholas Hoult received a second nomination in the Best Villain in a Movie category. Several other films followed the leader with four nominations each. These include the horror films “Obsession” and “Weapons,” the comic book-inspired “The Fantastic Four: The First Steps,” and the Amazon MGM Studios productions “Masters of the Universe” and “Project Hail Mary.” In the horror genre, veteran actress Amy Madigan received double nominations for her role in “Weapons,” appearing in both the Best Actress in a Horror Movie and Best Villain in a Movie categories. Other notable film nominees include Pamela Anderson, who earned a Best Actress in an Action Movie nomination for the reboot “The Naked Gun,” and actors Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Emma Stone, and Jesse Plemons, who were recognized for their work in science fiction features.

Television Standouts

On the television side, the final season of the Prime Video superhero series “The Boys” led the field with five nominations. The series is contending for Best Superhero Series, Limited Series, or Made-for-TV Movie. Antony Starr earned two individual nominations for his performance in the series, appearing in both the Best Actor and Best Villain categories for a series, limited series, or made-for-TV movie. Co-stars Valorie Curry and Colby Minifie were both nominated for Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series, or Made-for-TV Movie. Three other television programs—the post-apocalyptic drama “Fallout,” the fantasy epic “House of the Dragon,” and the dystopian thriller “Paradise”—each secured four nominations.

Context and Industry Impact

The Critics Choice Association, founded in 1995, represents more than 500 media critics and entertainment journalists. The organization is well-known for its annual Critics Choice Awards, but it has expanded its scope to include specialized honors such as the Critics Choice Super Awards. According to the CCA, these awards are specifically intended to celebrate “fan-obsessed” genres, including those based on comic books and video games. By creating parallel competitions for film and television, the association aims to provide a platform for genre storytelling that receives less attention during traditional awards seasons.

Summary of Leading Nominees

| Title | Nominations | Category | | :— | :— | :— | | Superman | 6 | Film | | The Boys | 5 | Television | | Obsession | 4 | Film | | Weapons | 4 | Film | | The Fantastic Four: The First Steps | 4 | Film | | Masters of the Universe | 4 | Film | | Project Hail Mary | 4 | Film | | Fallout | 4 | Television | | House of the Dragon | 4 | Television | | Paradise | 4 | Television | The full list of winners will be made public on August 6, 2026. Further information regarding the awards and the Critics Choice Association can be found at their official website.

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