The Critics Choice Association has announced that the Critics Choice Awards 2027 will take place on Sunday, January 3, 2027, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
This marks the earliest date in the ceremony’s history, surpassing the previous record set in 2016 when the show was moved to December 11 from its usual mid-January slot. For the second consecutive year, the Critics Choice Awards will serve as the first major awards show of the new year, occurring one week before the Golden Globe Awards on January 10.
Historical Context and Broadcast Details
The Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards have historically alternated as the first major awards show of the year. The Globes have led 17 times, while the Critics Choice Awards have gone first 15 times. Both ceremonies are selected by critics and journalists and honor achievements in film and television.
The 2027 Critics Choice Awards will be broadcast on E! and will also air live on the USA Network on both coasts. This will be the third consecutive year for the multi-year broadcast deal, which was renewed through 2028.
Organizational Background and Nominations
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) is the largest critics organization in North America, comprising over 500 critics and journalists. Nominations for the 2027 Critics Choice Awards will be announced on Friday, December 4.
2027 Awards Season Calendar Updates
The Critics Choice Awards announcement follows a series of recent updates to the 2027 awards season calendar. These changes were announced after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences set the 2027 Oscars for March 14 on April 7. Subsequent announcements include:
- Directors Guild of America (DGA): January 30, 2027
- Producers Guild of America (PGA): February 27, 2027
- Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG): February 28, 2027
- Film Independent Spirit Awards: March 6, 2027
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