Antony Starr Wins Best Villain Critics Choice for ‘The Boys’ Homelander

Published 08/06/2026, 3:28 PM CDT

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The critically acclaimed series The Boys continues to captivate audiences worldwide through its sharp satire and intense drama. Central to that massive success is actor Antony Starr, whose unforgettable performance recently earned him top honors at the 6th Annual Critics' Choice Super Awards, setting the stage for a historic victory celebration.

Antony Starr delivered a dominant performance that captured two major television acting honours.

Triumph for Antony Starr in The Boys

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Antony Starr earned widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Homelander in the hit satirical superhero series The Boys. At the 6th Annual Critics’ Choice Super Awards, Starr achieved a massive double triumph for his compelling work in the series. Securing a major trophy, Starr also took home the award for Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie.

He also won the prestigious award for Best Actor in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie, proving his powerful emotional range and unmatched commitment to the role. Antony Starr's performance captures a deeply chilling mix of godlike narcissism, terrifying volatility, and unmatched screen presence.

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He commands every scene, turning the character into a truly unforgettable antagonist. This double victory at the 6th Annual Critics’ Choice Super Awards highlights his remarkable ability to redefine superhero storytelling by delivering one of the most menacing antagonists in contemporary television history.

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The annual ceremony celebrated exceptional genre talent across action, horror, and science fiction television.

Celebrating television winners at the 6th Critics Choice Super Awards

Beyond the individual double victory for Antony Starr, the 6th Annual Critics’ Choice Super Awards celebrated outstanding talent across genre television. The Boys tied with Spider-Noir for Best Superhero Series, while Task secured the title for Best Action Series, highlighting a strong night for high-octane television storytelling.

Individual acting honours showcased incredible genre depth across action, comedy, and superhero platforms. Sterling K. Brown earned Best Actor in an Action Series for Paradise, while Kaitlin Olson took Best Actress in an Action Series for High Potential. Meanwhile, Danielle Brooks won Best Actress in a Superhero Series for Peacemaker.

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Horror and science fiction categories of 6th Annual Critics’ Choice Super Awards also celebrated prominent critical successes across major networks. Widow's Bay swept horror with wins for Best Horror Series, along with lead stars Matthew Rhys and Kate O'Flynn. Additionally, Pluribus won Best Science Fiction Series, with Rhea Seehorn claiming Best Actress in that category.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

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