One Battle After Another defeats rivals in London Critics’ Circle film awards nominations

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Andrew PulverDecember 15, 2025 at 04:18 PM

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Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, leads the London Critics' Circle film awards nominations with nine nods, including Best Film, Director, Screenwriter, and Actor. Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet," starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, follows with eight nominations, including Best Film and Director. Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" secured seven nominations, including Director and Writer. The London Critics' Circle Film Awards, voted on by over 200 members, recognize achievements in film. The awards ceremony will be held in London on February 1st. Other notable nominations include Foreign Language Film, Documentary, Animated Feature, and British/Irish Film of the Year.

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