The 2024 Atlanta Film Critics Circle winners have been announced!

The Atlanta Film Critics Circle (AFCC), now in its eighth year, has spotlighted some of the most dynamic films of 2024, showcasing a diverse range of storytelling.

One of the most exciting breakout moments of the year comes from Wicked: Part One, where Ariana Grande delivers a career-defining performance as Glinda the Good Witch. Critics are calling her portrayal a revelation, with her natural charisma and powerhouse vocals shining in a role many thought would be hard to top. Her performance has been lauded not only for its depth but also for her seamless transition from pop sensation to Hollywood star, earning her the title of Best Supporting Actress. Grande’s star power has already made waves, and her portrayal is poised to be one of the most memorable of the year.

In other notable awards, Anora, directed by Sean Baker, took home the top honor, with Mikey Madison delivering a stunning performance that earned her both Best Lead Actress and Best Breakthrough Performer.

The AFCC also introduced new categories this year, including Best Voice Performance, which went to Lupita Nyong’o for The Wild Robot, and a fun Best Dog category, with Peggy, from Deadpool & Wolverine, taking home the win.

With such a dynamic mix of films and performances, the AFCC’s top 10 list reflects a diverse range of genres, from the tennis drama Challengers to the sci-fi masterpiece Dune: Part Two. Check out the full list of winners below.

Complete AFCC Award List

BEST FILM: 

Anora                       

TOP 10 FILMS (ranked):              

1. Anora

2. Challengers

3. Nickel Boys

4. The Brutalist

5. Conclave

6. Dune: Part Two

7. Sing Sing

8. Wicked: Part One

9. The Wild Robot

10. I Saw the TV Glow  

BEST LEAD ACTOR:

Adrien Brody, The Brutalist

BEST LEAD ACTRESS:

Mikey Madison, Anora                     

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:

Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain                  

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:

Ariana Grande, Wicked               

BEST ENSEMBLE CAST:

Sing Sing                                 

BEST DIRECTOR:

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist                            

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:                               

Sean Baker, Anora             

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:     

RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes, Nickel Boys  

BEST DOCUMENTARY:

Sugarcane                                     

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE:

Kneecap (Ireland)               

BEST ANIMATED FILM:

The Wild Robot   

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:

Nickel Boys        

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE:

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Challengers         

BEST STUNT WORK:

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga                                      

BEST BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMER:

Mikey Madison, Anora                  

BEST FIRST FEATURE FILM: 

Josh Margolin, Thelma             

BEST VOICE PERFORMANCE:

Lupita Nyong’o, The Wild Robot

BEST DOG:

Peggy as Dogpool, Deadpool & Wolverine