2026 Oscar Nominations Announced

The 2026 Oscar nominations were revealed by Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks in Beverly Hills, California, marking the lead-up to the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15.

Leading the Nominations

The film “Sinners” has made history with a record 16 nominations, including prestigious categories such as Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Directing. Michael B. Jordan received his first Oscar nomination for his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack in this horror film set against the backdrop of 1930s Mississippi.

Other first-time nominees in the acting categories include Jacob Elordi for “Frankenstein,” Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku for “Sinners,” and Teyana Taylor for “One Battle After Another.” The cast of “Sentimental Value,” notably Elle Fanning and Renate Reinsve, also garnered nominations, further highlighting the variety in this year’s talent pool.

Notable Films and Performances

Trailing closely behind “Sinners,” “One Battle After Another” has amassed 13 nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio. Timothée Chalamet has been nominated for Best Actor again this year for his role in “Marty Supreme,” following his nomination for “A Complete Unknown” in 2025.

Besides these front-runners, other films such as “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” and “The Secret Agent” are also in the running for multiple awards, showcasing a competitive year in cinema.

2026 Oscar Ceremony Details

The awards ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien and is set to air on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and will be available for streaming on Hulu. This year’s nominations reflect a diverse field of films and performances, emphasizing the continuing evolution of storytelling in Hollywood.

Full List of Major Nominations

• Best Picture: Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Train Dreams
• Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Emma Stone (Bugonia)
• Best Animated Feature: Arco, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, Zootopia 2
• Best International Feature: The Secret Agent (Brazil), It Was Just an Accident (France), Sentimental Value (Norway), Sirāt (Spain), The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)

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