The internet has thoughts about Jacob Elordi's shocking win at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards over frontrunner Benicio del Toro. During the Sunday, January 4, awards show, Elordi, 28, was announced as the winner for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as The Creature in Frankenstein. In addition to del Toro, Elordi faced off against Adam Sandler, Paul Mescal and Stellen Skarsgård. While accepting the accolade, Elordi confessed he did not expect to take home the award. "Bloody hell.