Chris Pratt to Receive King of Comedy Award
The honor will be presented at the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards ceremony on November 14, which is nine days from now.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Comedy
Chris Pratt has been tapped to receive the King of Comedy Award at the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards, scheduled for November 14. The award is presented in celebration of Pratt's career, and he is also nominated for favorite male animated voice from a movie for his role as Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Why it matters
The ceremony will air on CBS for the first time as well as on Nickelodeon, giving U.S. viewers a broader broadcast platform for the event. The honor also highlights Pratt's animated work alongside his producing credit on the upcoming adaptation Way of the Warrior Kid.
Taylor Swift leads this year's Kids' Choice Awards nominees with six mentions, followed by Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with five each. Producers introduced three new categories this year: watch party: kids' choice, favorite onscreen duo/trio, and favorite clutch player of the year.
The players
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt is an American actor best known for his comedic and action roles, and he voices Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Alex Warren
Alex Warren is a singer-songwriter who is hosting this year's Kids' Choice Awards ceremony.
The details
Pratt will receive the Silver Blimp statuette as part of the honor before he faces Nickelodeon's iconic slime. The ceremony will be hosted by Alex Warren and airs live from Television City in Los Angeles, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET.
Timeline
November 14, 2026: 2026 Kids' Choice Awards ceremony, where Pratt receives the King of Comedy Award.
November 25, 2026: Way of the Warrior Kid premieres on Apple TV.
Industry Dynamics
The ceremony's move to CBS alongside Nickelodeon reflects the broader shift of youth-oriented award broadcasts onto traditional network television. Pratt's honor also fits a pattern of major animated-film talent receiving career recognition at family-focused awards programs.
The ceremony will air live on CBS and Nickelodeon, and viewers can stream it on Paramount+. Way of the Warrior Kid will be available to watch on Apple TV starting November 25.
The takeaway
Viewers planning to watch the ceremony should note the November 14 broadcast time and the new CBS simulcast, while families interested in Way of the Warrior Kid can mark the November 25 Apple TV premiere on their calendars.
What happens next
The 2026 Kids' Choice Awards ceremony airs November 14, and Way of the Warrior Kid premieres on Apple TV on November 25.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
