Critics Choice Documentary Awards announce 11th annual nominees

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the nominees for the 11th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA). The winners will be presented at a gala on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan, with Ross Mathews serving as emcee.

The film ‘14th’ received the most nominations with six, including Best Documentary Feature, Best Political Documentary, and Best Historical Documentary. Other nominations for the film include Ava DuVernay for Best Director, Spencer Averick for Best Editing, and Jason Moran for Best Music Score.

In special honors, Ron Howard will receive the Critics Choice Impact Award for his contribution to nonfiction storytelling. Additionally, Jehane Noujaim has been named the recipient of the Pennebaker Award, which recognizes profound contributions to the art of documentary storytelling.