The 11th Critics Choice Documentary Awards, presented by the Critics Choice Association, will be held on November 8, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, to honor the finest achievements in documentary filmmaking and non-fiction television. American television host and personality Ross Mathews will host the ceremony.
American filmmaker and documentarian Ron Howard will be honored with the Critics Choice Impact Award, while American documentary film director Jehane Noujaim will receive the Pennebaker Award.
Awards gala The awards gala hosted by Ross Mathews will be held on November 8, 2026.
The following awards will be presented in gala:
Best Documentary Feature Best Director Best First Documentary Feature Best True Crime Documentary Best Sports Documentary Best Political Documentary Best Music Documentary Best Archival Documentary Best Science/Nature Documentary Best Historical Documentary Best Biographical Documentary Best Ongoing Documentary Series Best Limited Documentary Series Best Cinematography Best Editing Best Music Score Best Narration
Winners and nominees The nomination list will be unveiled on 13 October 2026, and final voting will be conducted between 14 October and 6 November 2026.
Pennebaker Award Jehane Noujaim, American documentary film director
Critics Choice Impact Award Ron Howard, American filmmaker and documentarian
References
External links Official website