31st Critics Choice Awards: Squid Game 3 and KPop Demon Hunters Dominate
Squid Game 3 and KPop Demon Hunters win at the 31st Critics Choice Awards. Discover the impact of this win on the global entertainment landscape and K-content's future.
Lightning strikes thrice for the world's most watched franchise. On January 4, 2026, the 31st Critics Choice Awards took center stage at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, celebrating the pinnacle of cinematic and television excellence from the past year.
31st Critics Choice Awards Squid Game 3 Wins Best Foreign Language Series
The night's biggest winner was undoubtedly Squid Game 3, which secured the award for Best Foreign Language Series. It wasn't an easy victory, as the show faced stiff competition from global heavyweights like Acapulco, Last Samurai Standing, and Mussolini: Son of the Century. The win solidifies the series' status as a definitive pillar of modern pop culture.
Adding to the momentum, KPop Demon Hunters also took home a trophy, further proving that the global hunger for high-concept Korean storytelling isn't slowing down. According to Soompi, the diversity of winners at this year's ceremony reflects a broader industry shift toward embracing non-English content as mainstream staples rather than niche alternatives.
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