Superman Leads Critics Choice Super Awards nominations

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The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominations for the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring popular genres across film and television in superhero, science fiction/fantasy, horror, and action. The film category is led by Superman with six nominations, including Best Superhero Movie, with its ensemble also earning multiple acting nods. The Boys’ final season leads television with five nominations, including Best Superhero Series and individual acting nominations for Antony Starr. Other notable film nominees include Obsession, Weapons, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Masters of the Universe, and Project Hail Mary, while television contenders include Fallout, House of the Dragon, and Paradise. The awards emphasize fan-favorite titles from studios such as Warner Bros., Marvel, Amazon MGM, and Neon, and winners are set to be announced on August 6, 2026. The announcements reflect the awards’ aim to spotlight genre projects often overlooked by mainstream ceremonies.

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