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The Long Running Industry Only Awards Returns to Hollywood on May 24th, 2026.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20th, 2025

(HOLLYWOOD, CA) The X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO – xrco.com/) is proud to announce the date for its 42nd annual XRCO Awards. The celebrated event will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, marking another year of honoring excellence in adult entertainment.

Once again, the event will take place at the historic Boardners in Hollywood, located at 1652 N. Cherokee Ave.

The XRCO Awards, voted on exclusively by adult entertainment critics and writers, continue to recognize outstanding achievements in performance, direction, and production.

The hosts and trophy presenters for the 2026 show will be announced at a later date.

Founded in 1984, the XRCO Awards have established themselves as a prestigious tradition in the adult industry, spotlighting both emerging talent and legendary icons through its annual Hall of Fame inductions. It is also a FUN, free adult industry-only evening that both nominees and attendees eagerly look forward to every year.

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 ceremony are now available.

For more information, visit xrco.com/.

For more on the XRCO Awards:

www.xrco.com

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www.loyalfans.com/xrco

To interview XRCO Awards representatives;

Please contact Star Factory PR:

(818) 732-0191 • Monstar@StarFactoryPR.com

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About the XRCO Awards:

The X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) Awards is one of the adult entertainment industry’s most prestigious as well as second-longest-running awards shows. Established in 1984 by a group of dedicated industry critics, the XRCO Awards honor excellence in adult filmmaking, recognizing outstanding achievements by performers, directors, and productions. As an industry-only event, the XRCO Awards provide a unique and exclusive celebration of creativity and innovation in adult entertainment.

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