“Rated K: For Kids by Kids,” celebrated the fans’ favorites as the 39th annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards took place on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.
Marking the first time the ceremony aired simultaneously on CBS and Nickelodeon, the live event broadcast from Television City in Los Angeles. Multiplatinum recording artist Alex Warren hosted the program officially titled CBS Presents Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day won favorite movie, while its stars Tom Holland and Zendaya claimed favorite movie actor and actress. BTS secured three orange blimp statuettes, taking favorite music group or duo, favorite song for “Swim,” and favorite album for Arirang. Chris Pratt received the King of Comedy Award during the celebration.
Viral sensation Jamie Miller opened the show with his hit song “Babydoll,” joined by a cast of dancers and a cameo by JYT. Producers introduced three new categories for the 2026 ceremony: Watch Party: Kids’ Choice, Favorite Onscreen Duo/Trio, and Favorite Clutch Player of the Year.
The 39th annual ceremony was produced by Done + Dusted. In addition to the linear simulcast, the show streamed live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers, with on-demand viewing made available for both Premium and Essential subscribers in the United States. Fans voted across various categories spanning film, television, music, sports, gaming, and digital creators.
Taylor Swift led the nominations with six nods, while Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter followed closely with five nominations each. Major fan-favorite franchises dominated the ballot, including Toy Story 5, Wednesday, Wicked: For Good, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, KPop Demon Hunters, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Individual acting honors went to Jack Griffo for The Thundermans: Undercover and Jenna Ortega for Wednesday, while KPop Demon Hunters won Favorite Song From a Movie for “Golden.”
The star-studded orange carpet welcomed a wide array of celebrity attendees, including Keke Palmer, Ice Spice, Victoria Justice, Quinta Brunson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Teyana Taylor, Tony Hawk, and Milo Manheim alongside Meg Donnelly. Performers featured throughout the evening included Jamie Miller and Sofi Tukker, and a large roster of special guests spanning sports, music, and social media platforms.