The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the 2026 Oscar nominations on Thursday. Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman presented the list at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre. Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners leads the field with 16 nominations. This total sets a record for the most nominations for one film. The film surpassed the previous record of 14 nominations. All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land shared that old record.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony occurs on 15 March 2026. Conan O’Brien returns as the host for the second year. The event takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. ABC will broadcast the ceremony live to over 200 territories.
The 98th Academy Awards will go live on 15 March 2026
Best Picture and Director Lists
Ten films compete for the Best Picture award this year. The Academy selected a variety of genres for the top prize. The nominees for Best Picture include:
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
The Best Director category features five filmmakers. Chloé Zhao earned a nomination for Hamnet. Josh Safdie received recognition for Marty Supreme. Paul Thomas Anderson appears for One Battle After Another. Joachim Trier holds a spot for Sentimental Value. Ryan Coogler completes the list for Sinners.
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Performance Category Nominees
The Best Actor category includes several previous winners. Timothée Chalamet earned a nomination for Marty Supreme. Leonardo DiCaprio received a nod for One Battle After Another. Ethan Hawke appears for Blue Moon. Michael B. Jordan secured a spot for Sinners. Wagner Moura made history as the first Brazilian nominee for The Secret Agent.
The Best Actress race features a diverse group of performers. Jessie Buckley received a nomination for Hamnet. Rose Byrne earned a spot for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Kate Hudson appears for Song Sung Blue. Renate Reinsve received a nod for Sentimental Value. Emma Stone rounds out the list for Bugonia.
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Supporting Actor and Actress Recognitions
The supporting categories highlight ten additional performers. For Best Supporting Actor, the Academy nominated:
- Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
- Delroy Lindo – Sinners
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
For Best Supporting Actress, the nominees are:
- Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
- Amy Madigan – Weapons
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
International and Animated Features
The International Feature Film category includes entries from five different nations. The Secret Agent represents Brazil in this race. France submitted It Was Just an Accident for consideration. Sentimental Value represents Norway on the final list. Sirât and The Voice of Hind Rajab also earned nominations. This category highlights global cinema for the Academy.
The Best Animated Feature category recognises various animation styles and stories. Arco and Elio appear among the five nominees. KPop Demon Hunters also secured a spot. Little Amélie or the Character of Rain received a nomination. Zootopia 2 completes the list for the year. These films represent the highest achievement in the animation field.
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Technical Achievement and New Awards
The Academy added a new category this year. Achievement in Casting appears on the ballot for the first time. This marks the first category addition since 2002. Casting directors now receive an official statuette for their work. Sinners and Hamnet both feature in this inaugural group.
The film Sinners also appears in many technical categories. It received nominations for Cinematography and Film Editing. The film also contends for Sound and Visual Effects. Ludwig Göransson earned a nomination for the score of Sinners. Max Richter received a nod for the music in Hamnet.
