11th Critics Choice Documentary Awards Honor Non-Fiction Filmmaking Achievements

The 11th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards were held on November 8, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, celebrating the finest achievements in non-fiction television and documentary filmmaking. Hosted by Ross Mathews, the ceremony presented the Critics Choice Impact Award to Ron Howard and the Pennebaker Award to Jehane Noujaim. Leading nominees included "14th" with six nominations and "You Can See Everything" and "Nuisance Bear" each with five.