'Superman' & 'The Boys' Lead Nominees For Critics Choice Super Awards
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β’Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:12:03 +0000
π° What Happened
The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominations for the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, with 'Superman' leading film nominations with six nods and 'The Boys' topping the TV field with five. Winners will be announced on August 6.
π The Backstory
The Critics Choice Super Awards honor fan-favorite genres including superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and action across film and television. 'Superman,' the latest DC Studios film, earned nominations for Best Superhero Movie and three Best Actor nominations for its stars David Corenswet, Edi Gathegi, and Nicholas Hoult. 'The Boys,' which has concluded its run on Prime Video, received five nominations including Best Superhero Series and Best Actor for Antony Starr. Other notable nominees include 'Masters of the Universe,' 'Obsession,' 'Project Hail Mary,' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' and 'Weapons' on the film side, and 'Fallout,' 'House of the Dragon,' and 'Paradise' on the TV side. The awards have no formal ceremony, with winners announced online.
π― Why It Matters
The nominations provide a snapshot of the year's most popular genre entertainment, with 'Superman' and 'The Boys' dominating their respective categories. The strong showing for DC's new 'Superman' suggests it has been well-received by critics, while 'The Boys' continues to be recognized even after its series finale.
The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominations for the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, with 'Superman' leading film nominations with six nods and 'The Boys' topping the TV field with five. Winners will be announced on August 6.
The Critics Choice Super Awards honor fan-favorite genres including superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and action across film and television. 'Superman,' the latest DC Studios film, earned nominations for Best Superhero Movie and three Best Actor nominations for its stars David Corenswet, Edi Gathegi, and Nicholas Hoult. 'The Boys,' which has concluded its run on Prime Video, received five nominations including Best Superhero Series and Best Actor for Antony Starr. Other notable nominees include 'Masters of the Universe,' 'Obsession,' 'Project Hail Mary,' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' and 'Weapons' on the film side, and 'Fallout,' 'House of the Dragon,' and 'Paradise' on the TV side. The awards have no formal ceremony, with winners announced online.
The nominations provide a snapshot of the year's most popular genre entertainment, with 'Superman' and 'The Boys' dominating their respective categories. The strong showing for DC's new 'Superman' suggests it has been well-received by critics, while 'The Boys' continues to be recognized even after its series finale.