- Odds for the Critics Choice Super Awards favor Dev Patel for best actor, Anya Taylor-Joy for best actress, and Warfare for best action movie award.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The Critics Choice Super Awards nominations have been announced.
Winners will be revealed at the Critics Choice Super Awards on Thursday August 7, 2025.
The boards are heated, highlighting Best Actor, Actress, and Action Film.
Best Actor in an Action Movie
| Actor & Film | Odds | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
| Dev Patel — Monkey Man | -200 | The critical darling and action auteur. Indie star turned icon. |
| Tom Cruise — Mission Impossible: TFR | +285 | The legacy pick. Still doing his own stunts. Pure movie star. |
| Taron Egerton — Carry On | +950 | Underdog Brit. Charismatic and versatile. |
| Ryan Gosling — The Fall Guy | +1000 | Stuntman satire king. Irresistible charm + physical comedy. |
| Aaron Pierre — Rebel Ridge | +1200 | The mysterious newcomer. Possibly a breakout performance. |
| Jack Quaid — Novocaine | +1400 | The unexpected entry. Trying to shake the “funny guy” image. |
- Dev Patel (-200): Likely winner for legal sports betting sites. Critics love him. Audience respect is growing.
- Tom Cruise (+285): Iconic, consistent, and still dangerous. Never count him out.
- Gosling (+1000) and Egerton (+950): Stylish, charismatic, and beloved—good bets for big upsets.
- Pierre (+1200) & Quaid (+1400): Big risk, big reward
Best Actress in an Action Movie
| Actress & Film | Odds | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
| Anya Taylor-Joy — Furiosa | -150 | Intense, hypnotic. She’s taking the flame from Charlize Theron. |
| Ana de Armas — Ballerina (John Wick) | +250 | Elegant but deadly. A rising star in an elite franchise. |
| Kirsten Dunst — Civil War | +800 | Prestige pick. Her role might be more cerebral than explosive. |
| Emily Blunt — The Fall Guy | +800 | Funny, tough, and charismatic. Could steal the show. |
| June Squibb — Thelma | +1000 | 90+ years old and doing her own stunts. A legend with meme potential. |
| Cailee Spaeny — Civil War | +1600 | The indie pick. Quietly strong in a chaotic setting. |
- Anya Taylor-Joy (-150) — Big role, big franchise, massive screen presence.
- Ana de Armas (+250) — Wick fans + action pedigree = serious contender.
- June Squibb (+1000) — If viral buzz counts, she might run off with it.
- Emily Blunt (+800) — She makes every movie better
Best Action Movie
| Film | Odds | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
| Warfare | -150 | New release with strong critical acclaim and buzz |
| Civil War | +475 | Politically charged, high-profile A24 genre crossover |
| Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | +500 | Big-budget legacy sequel; huge fan base, genre staple |
| Monkey Man | +800 | Indie breakout hit; gained cult status, major debut |
| Rebel Ridge | +800 | Delayed production; lower profile but topical themes |
| The Fall Guy | +1000 | Lighthearted stunt-driven action; fan-favorite energy |
- Warfare (-150) stands out as the critical favorite at entertainment betting sites.
- Civil War (+475) and Mission Impossible (+500) are seen as the most realistic
- Monkey Man (+800) carries an indie/cult appeal that gives it outsider energy
- The Fall Guy (+1000) and Rebel Ridge (+800) are less critically dominant.
