The awards announcement cites an official press release and directs readers to follow the organization’s official pages for updates.

The London Critics' Circle Film Awards will hold its 46th ceremony on February 1, 2026, at The May Fair in London, with Mark Kermode serving as host.

The upcoming ceremony is scheduled for February 1 in London, with Mark Kermode announced as the host, marking another edition of the awards.

As the 46th edition, the London Critics' Circle Film Awards will recognize achievements across film on February 1, 2026, at The May Fair in London.

The London Film Critics’ Circle, established in 1913 and comprising 207 voting members, has historically recognized UK-release films between mid-February of one year and mid-February of the next.

Eligible films are those released in UK cinemas or on premiere streaming services within a window from mid-February 2024 to mid-February 2025.

Chaired by Jane Crowther, the London Film Critics’ Circle operates under the Critics’ Circle umbrella and features a 207-member film section.

The press release lists backing sponsors for the ceremony, including The May Fair and category sponsors such as Abbey Road Studios and BFI Player, with other partners noted.

Chair Jane Crowther emphasizes a focus on human, creative storytelling and celebrates diversity, signaling a stance against AI-driven homogenization in cinema.

The London Film Critics' Circle nominations feature multiple high-profile contenders, including Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another and Chloé Zhao for Hamnet, with Jessie Buckley shortlisted for Actress of the Year and Leonardo DiCaprio in contention for Actor of the Year.

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners garners seven nominations, highlighting its prominence in the awards lineup, which spans Film of the Year, Foreign Language Film of the Year, Documentary of the Year and numerous acting, writing, directing, and technical categories.

A comprehensive slate covers categories from Film of the Year to British/Irish Film of the Year, alongside expansive acting, screenwriting, directing, and technical nominations.