The Paris Film Critics Awards have unveiled the 2026 Winners, confirming their status as one of the major highlights of the awards season. Presented by an academy composed of 130 journalists and critics, these honors recognize each year the very best in French and international cinema, celebrating bold works, outstanding performances, and emerging talents.
The major winner of this edition, Une bataille après l’autre by Paul Thomas Anderson, triumphed with four major awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Adaptation, and Best Editing. Acting categories notably recognized Léa Drucker and Wagner Moura, while supporting roles and breakthrough performances highlighted the dynamism of a new generation of artists.
The awards also honored Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary, and Best Series, reflecting the diversity of formats and storytelling styles represented in today’s cinema landscape.
Three honorary awards completed this edition, recognizing an iconic career, an exceptional contribution to cinema, and a landmark Parisian venue dedicated to the art of film. Like leading international critics’ associations, the Paris Film Critics Awards celebrate artistic excellence, narrative strength, and the global influence of contemporary cinema.
One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson
Nino, directed Pauline Loquès
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Léa Drucker, Case 137
Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent
Leila Bekhti, Once Upon My Mother
Raphaël Personnaz in La Femme la plus riche du monde
Nadia Melliti, The Little Sister
Théodore Pellerin, Nino
It Was Just an Accident, Jafar Panahi
One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson
L'étranger, Manuel Dacosse
One Battle After Another, Andy Jurgensen
Sirât, Kangding Ray
The Brutalist, Judy Becker
La venue de l'avenir, Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Put Your Soul in Your Hand and Walk, Sepideh Farsi & Fatma Hassona
Arco, Ugo Bienvenu
Much like the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, or London Critics Film Awards, the Paris Film Critics Awards aim to celebrate the best of international cinema each year. The variety of nominations honestly showcases the richness and diversity of filmmakers across the globe.
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Dates and Opening Time
On February 8, 2026
Location
Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
37 Avenue Hoche
75008 Paris 8
Access
M°Charles de Gaulle - Étoile
