‘Superman’ Leads Critics Choice Super Award Nominations, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Weapons’ Top Horror Nominees
“Superman” flew to the head of the pack with the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, the Critics Choice Association’s celebration of the most popular, fan-favorite corners of film and television across the superhero, science fiction/fantasy, horror and action genres.
James Gunn’s DC Studios tentpole led all films with six nominations, including best superhero movie. Its ensemble accounted for half of the best actor in a superhero movie field, with David Corenswet, Edi Gathegi and Nicholas Hoult all making the cut. Hoult picked up a second nomination for best villain in a movie, while Rachel Brosnahan earned a nod for best actress in a superhero movie.
On the television side, the final season of Prime Video’s superhero series “The Boys” led with five nominations, including best superhero series, limited series or made-for-tv movie. Antony Starr scored two nominations, for best actor and best villain, while co-stars