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Choice Awards
Movie NOMINEES FOR 2026
Voting begins August 18.
Find all the nominees below.
Nominees
Altered
In a dystopian future, genetically enhanced humans dominate society in a life of luxury, while those without struggle in poverty-stricken ghettos. A disabled inventor has a …
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The Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do …
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Captain America:
Brave New World
Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus …
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David
David grows from a humble shepherd into a young man destined for greatness and a special relationship with God. Guided by Samuel, strengthened by …
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Dog Man
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained surgery fuses the two of them together and …
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Eleanor the Great
After seventy years with her best friend, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves …
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F1: The Movie
Sonny Hayes was the most promising phenom in the 1990s in Formula 1 until an accident on the track. Thirty years later, his former teammate Ruben Cervantes convinces …
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The Fantastic Four:
First Steps
Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of …
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy …
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Hamnet
William Shakespeare falls for the free-spirited Agnes. Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and three children, but as Will’s theatrical ambitions …
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How to Train
Your Dragon
As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night …
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Jurassic World:
Rebirth
The planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs, and those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling …
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Karate Kid: Legends
After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter …
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The King of Kings
A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy …
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The Last Rodeo
To save his grandson, a retired rodeo star enters a high-stakes bull-riding competition. Along the way, he confronts his past, discovers faith, and proves that …
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Lilo & Stitch
Stitch, an extraterrestrial entity, comes to Earth after escaping prison, where he tries to impersonate a dog. Things take a turn when a lonely Hawaiian girl, Lilo, adopts …
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Little Amélie or
the Character of Rain
For the first years of her life, Amélie never makes a sound. But when her grandmother visits and offers a miraculous bite of chocolate, Amélie suddenly awakens to all the world’s wonders. As …
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Mission: Impossible
The Final Reckoning
Rogue IMF agent, Ethan Hunt returns to finish what was started. Hunt and the IMF pursue a dangerous AI called the Entity that has infiltrated nuclear weapons systems around …
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The Naked Gun
Only one man has the particular set of skills — to lead Police Squad and save the world. Following in his father’s footsteps, Frank Drebin Jr. works to solve a …
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Now You See Me:
Now You Don’t
The Four Horsemen have returned–to unite with a new generation of illusionists for their most global, high-stakes adventure yet. Their mission: Expose the …
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Nuremberg
The Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson, have the task of ensuring high ranking Nazi officials answer for the Holocaust in the …
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Paddington in Peru
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure …
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Rental Family
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging …
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Soul on Fire
John O’Leary’s story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old. Given no chance of survival, John endures an …
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Superman
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way …
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Thunderbolts
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will …
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Tron: Ares
When a highly sophisticated Program named Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, it marks humankind’s first …
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Truth & Treason
As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. When his trusted bishop urges …
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Wicked: For Good
Elphaba and Glinda are now estranged, each living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba, now demonized as The Wicked Witch of …
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Zootopia 2
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside …
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Altered
In a dystopian future, genetically enhanced humans dominate society in a life of luxury, while those without struggle in poverty-stricken ghettos. A disabled inventor has a mission to level the playing field and fight against the corrupt and oppressive system. He constructs an armored suit giving him strength and mobility, and risks everything to change the world and protect genetic outcasts, but every revolution has a cost.
rating: PG-13
starring: Tom Felton, Aggy K. Adams, Richard Brake
directed by: Timo Vuorensola
The Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals.
Based on the book series by Aaron Blabey.
rating: PG
starring: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina
directed by: Pierre Perifel, JP Sans
Captain America: Brave New World
Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
rating: PG-13
starring: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez
directed by: Julius Onah
David
David grows from a humble shepherd into a young man destined for greatness and a special relationship with God. Guided by Samuel, strengthened by his bond with Jonathan, and inspired by the courage of Rebecca, David is drawn into a journey of sacrifice, loyalty, and calling.
rating: PG
starring: Brandon Engman, Brian Stivale, Shahar Tavoch
directed by: Phil Cunningham, Brent Dawes
Dog Man
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born! As he embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, Dog Man must stop the villainous Petey the Cat from cloning himself and creating an evil kitten, doubling his evil abilities.
Based on the book series by Dave Pilkey.
rating: PG
starring: Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery
directed by: Peter Hastings
Eleanor the Great
After seventy years with her best friend, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves difficult. Longing for connection, she befriends a 19-year-old student, and tells a tale that takes on its own dangerous life.
rating: PG-13
starring: June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor
directed by: Scarlett Johansson
F1: The Movie
Sonny Hayes was the most promising phenom in the 1990s in Formula 1 until an accident on the track. Thirty years later, his former teammate Ruben Cervantes convinces him to come back and drive alongside hotshot rookie Joshua Pearce for one last shot at being the best in the world. Sonny’s past catches up with him, and he finds that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
rating: PG-13
starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem
directed by: Joseph Kosinski
awards: (Academy Awards 2026): Best Sound: Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer.
rating: PG-13
starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn
directed by: Matt Shakman
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town’s first ever Fazfest. Former security guard Mike and police officer Vanessa have kept the truth from Mike’s 11-year-old sister, Abby, concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, it will set into motion a terrifying series of events, revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy’s, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades.
Based on the video game series “Five nights at Freddy’s” by Scott Cawthon.
rating: PG-13
starring: Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail
directed by: Emma Tammi
Hamnet
William Shakespeare falls for the free-spirited Agnes. Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and three children, but as Will’s theatrical ambitions draw him to London, Agnes remains behind to manage the household. When tragedy strikes, their bond is deeply tested-but through grief and resilience, their journey inspires the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Based on the book by Maggie O’Farrell.
rating: PG-13
starring: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson
directed by: Chloé Zhao
awards: (Academy Awards 2026): Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley
How to Train Your Dragon
As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.
Based on the book by Cressida Cowell.
rating: PG
starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler
directed by: Dean DeBlois
Jurassic World: Rebirth
The planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs, and those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.
Based on characters created by Michael Crichton.
rating: PG-13
starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey
directed by: Gareth Edwards
Karate Kid: Legends
After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso.
rating: PG-13
starring: Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio
directed by: Jonathan Entwistle
The King of Kings
A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.
rating: PG
starring: Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis
directed by: Seong-ho Jang
The Last Rodeo
To save his grandson, a retired rodeo star enters a high-stakes bull-riding competition. Along the way, he confronts his past, discovers faith, and proves that true courage lies in family.
rating: PG
starring: Neal McDonough, Mykelti Williamson, Sarah Jones
directed by: Jon Avnet
Lilo & Stitch
Stitch, an extraterrestrial entity, comes to Earth after escaping prison, where he tries to impersonate a dog. Things take a turn when a lonely Hawaiian girl, Lilo, adopts him from an animal shelter and he helps mend her broken family.
rating: PG
starring: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Chris Sanders
directed by: Dean Fleischer Camp
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
For the first years of her life, Amélie never makes a sound. But when her grandmother visits and offers a miraculous bite of chocolate, Amélie suddenly awakens to all the world’s wonders. As she explores her home in post-war Japan, Amélie forms a close bond with her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, and discovers new delights in every flower petal, koi pond, and raindrop.
Based on the book by Amélie Nothomb.
rating: PG
starring: Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grosbois, Yumi Fujimori
directed by: Liane-Cho Han Jin Kuang, Maïlys Vallade
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Rogue IMF agent, Ethan Hunt returns to finish what was started. Hunt and the IMF pursue a dangerous AI called the Entity that has infiltrated nuclear weapons systems around the world. With governments and a figure from his past in pursuit, Hunt races to stop a global nuclear Armageddon.
rating: PG-13
starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames
directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
The Naked Gun
Only one man has the particular set of skills — to lead Police Squad and save the world. Following in his father’s footsteps, Frank Drebin Jr. works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure.
rating: PG-13
starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser
directed by: Akiva Schaffer
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
The Four Horsemen have returned–to unite with a new generation of illusionists for their most global, high-stakes adventure yet. Their mission: Expose the corruption of Veronika Vanderberg, a powerful diamond heiress with ties to arms dealers, traffickers, and warlords. Aided by legendary magician Thaddeus, the two teams must overcome their differences to try and defeat their cunning and dangerous adversary.
rating: PG-13
starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher
directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Nuremberg
The Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson, have the task of ensuring high ranking Nazi officials answer for the Holocaust in the trial of the century at Nuremberg. As psychiatrist Douglas Kelley evaluates Nazi leaders before the trials begin, he grows increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring.
rating: PG-13
starring: Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon
directed by: James Vanderbilt
Paddington in Peru
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.
rating: PG
starring: Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Ben Whishaw
directed by: Dougal Wilson
Rental Family
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection.
rating: PG-13
starring: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto
directed by: Hikari
Soul on Fire
John O’Leary’s story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old. Given no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck. Grateful for his miracle and shaped by life’s struggles, John’s mission to better the world inspires millions to do the extraordinary.
Based on the book On Fire by John O’Leary.
rating: PG
starring: Joel Courtney, William H. Macy, DeVon Franklin, John Corbett
directed by: Sean McNamara
Superman
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.
rating: PG-13
starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
directed by: James Gunn
Thunderbolts
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?
rating: PG-13
starring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman
directed by: Jake Schreier
Tron: Ares
When a highly sophisticated Program named Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, it marks humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.
rating: PG-13
starring: Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges
directed by: Joachim Rønning
Truth & Treason
As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth: loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. When his trusted bishop urges obedience to the Nazi regime, he begins to question everything. And after his Jewish friend is taken away, he secretly listens to banned radio broadcasts and launches a resistance, exposing the truth. But in a nation ruled by fear, defiance comes at a cost and as the regime closes in, he must decide what it truly means to be a good German.
rating: PG-13
starring: Ewan Horrocks, Rupert Evans, Ferdinand McKay
directed by: Matt Whitaker
Wicked: For Good
Elphaba and Glinda are now estranged, each living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba, now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, continuing her fight to expose The Wizard. Meanwhile, Glinda has become a glamorous symbol of Goodness, basking in the perks of fame and popularity. As the angry citizens of Oz rise up against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba must reunite and truly see each other–if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz.
Based on the book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire.
rating: PG
starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh
directed by: Jon M. Chu
Zootopia 2
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
rating: PG
starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg
directed by: Jared Bush, Byron Howard
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