AceShowbiz - The Critics Choice Awards will return as a key event in the awards season, with its 32nd annual ceremony scheduled for Sunday, January 3, 2027. The event will take place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, continuing its tradition of honoring outstanding achievements in film, television, and streaming.

The Critics Choice Association announced that the ceremony will broadcast live on E! for the third consecutive year, alongside a simultaneous airing on the USA Network. The telecast is planned to run from 7-10 p.m. ET / 4-7 p.m. PT, ensuring viewers on both coasts can watch in prime time. This announcement comes as part of a new two-year renewal agreement between the Critics Choice Association and E!, securing the show's presence through 2028.

Critics Choice Awards will maintain its combined format, celebrating excellence across cinematic and television mediums, including streaming platforms. The event will once again precede the Golden Globes, which are set to air the following Sunday, positioning the Critics Choice Awards as an important kickoff to the awards season just after New Year's Day.

This renewal reflects the continued importance and popularity of the Critics Choice Awards as a major televised event that highlights the best in entertainment from the previous year. Fans and industry insiders alike will look forward to the 2027 ceremony as the awards season gains momentum.