LOS ANGELES, November 15, 2026 — BTS, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and actor Chris Pratt emerged among the headline winners at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, where fans celebrated their favourites across music and film during a ceremony that also marked the awards show’s first broadcast on CBS.

The ceremony took place on Saturday, November 14, at Television City in Los Angeles. Hosted by singer Alex Warren, the event was simulcast on CBS and Nickelodeon and streamed for Paramount+ Premium subscribers in the United States. The winners were selected through fan voting, keeping the show’s focus on audience enthusiasm rather than decisions by an industry jury.

BTS Collect Three Major Music Awards

South Korean group BTS recorded one of the night’s strongest results, winning Favourite Album for ARIRANG, Favourite Music Group and Favourite Song for “Swim”. The group’s latest Favourite Music Group win was its fifth in the category, according to Reuters.

BTS performing at KCON France in Paris in June 2016
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The three-award result gives BTS a prominent place in a ceremony that continues to reflect the international reach of contemporary pop music. Their wins also show how fan-voted awards can register the strength of organised global fan communities, particularly when an artist has a large audience across streaming platforms and social media.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day And Its Stars Take Film Honours

Spider-Man: Brand New Day was named Favourite Movie, while its stars Tom Holland and Zendaya received the Favourite Movie Actor and Favourite Movie Actress awards, respectively. The results gave the film recognition in the main movie category as well as in both lead acting categories.

Zendaya speaking at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016
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The film’s multiple wins underline the continuing appeal of superhero franchises among younger viewers and families. The acting awards also gave fans a way to recognise the performers behind a major franchise, rather than limiting the evening’s attention to the film title alone.

Chris Pratt Receives King Of Comedy Honour

Chris Pratt received the special King of Comedy honour for his work across film and television. The actor joked during his acceptance that the birth of his four children had been the greatest event in his life until receiving the award. He later spoke about appreciating teachers and the role comedy can play in helping people face difficult moments.

Chris Pratt at San Diego Comic-Con in 2013
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Pratt’s recognition had been announced ahead of the ceremony by CBS and Nickelodeon. The award, presented as a special Silver Blimp, acknowledged his comedic performances and work in animated franchises. Jamie Miller and Ashe also performed during the show, adding live music to the televised event.

A Bigger Broadcast Footprint For The Kids’ Choice Awards

The 2026 ceremony represented a notable distribution change: for the first time, the Kids’ Choice Awards aired on CBS as well as Nickelodeon. Paramount+ Premium subscribers in the United States could also watch the event live. The expanded arrangement placed the fan-voted show across broadcast television, cable and streaming, while retaining Nickelodeon as its central brand.

The awards continue to cover entertainment beyond movies and music, including television, gaming, sports and online creators. Their signature orange blimp trophies and slime-filled moments remain part of the programme’s identity, distinguishing the ceremony from more formal awards decided by professional voting bodies.

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The night’s biggest results point to two forces shaping youth entertainment: established global music fandoms and recognisable screen franchises. BTS’ three wins demonstrate the staying power of a group whose audience extends well beyond its home market, while the success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows how a major film property can translate attention into support for both the production and its leading performers.

The CBS simulcast may prove just as significant as the trophies. A wider broadcast platform gives the ceremony an opportunity to reach households that may not routinely watch Nickelodeon, although audience figures will be needed before the impact can be measured. Because the results are fan-voted, they should be read as a snapshot of audience engagement—not as a substitute for critics’ reviews, box-office performance or industry awards.

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