Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14th” leads the 11th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards nominations, earning six categories, including Best Documentary Feature. The nominations are announced ahead of the ceremony on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan.
Several other documentaries follow closely with five nominations each. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s “You Can See Everything,” which examines Elizabeth Holmes, receives five nods. “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” also lands five nominations, and Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman’s “Nuisance Bear” matches that total. Across outlets, the main emphasis is on “14th” having the strongest showing, while the remaining field is tightly contested among multiple nominees with similar nomination counts.
While outlets differ in the order they present titles, they broadly agree on the top contenders and the nomination totals: “14th” at six, and four other films clustered at five nominations each, with the ceremony date and venue consistently reported.
