Kids’ Choice Awards honor Chris Pratt, BTS

The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday celebrated the achievements of Chris Pratt and BTS in various categories. Pratt was named the King of Comedy for his comedic work in film, television, and other entertainment, while BTS won favorite album for ARIRANG and Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned the award for favorite movie.

The band also secured the title for favorite music group for the fifth time and won the award for favorite song for Swim. Tom Holland and Zendaya won the best male and female actor awards for their roles in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The event, hosted by pop singer Alex Warren at Television City in Los Angeles, aired on CBS for the first time and was streamed live on Paramount+ for premium subscribers.

Pratt expressed his joy at receiving the award, mentioning his four children and the impact it had on him, and later spoke about the importance of appreciating teachers and using comedy to cope with life's challenges. The ceremony featured performances by Jamie Miller and Ashe, and winners received the show's signature hollow orange blimp trophy.

Skydance, the parent company of CBS and Nickelodeon, has been expanding its media portfolio, with Paramount and Skydance merging in 2025 and the company acquiring Warner Bros Discovery in October 2026.