“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 Valorie Curry and Colby Minifie each earned best actress nominations.
The superhero categories also recognize comic book and video game-inspired series.
A cluster of films followed “Superman” with four nominations each: Focus Features’ horror sleeper “Obsession,” Warner Bros.’ horror hit “Weapons,” Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: The First Steps,” and Amazon MGM Studios’ “Masters of the Universe,” directed by Travis Knight, and “Project Hail Mary,” directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
