The excitement around the 98th Academy Awards is building as the official Oscars 2026 nominations have been announced. Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honours the best achievements in filmmaking, celebrating actors, directors, writers, and the many artists who bring stories to life on the big screen.
Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks speak onstage during the 98th Oscar Nominations Announcement.
(Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
The 2026 nominations highlight a diverse range of films and performances from around the world. From major Hollywood productions to international cinema and animated features, this year’s list reflects the global impact of modern filmmaking. One of the biggest talking points this year is the introduction of a brand-new category recognizing casting directors for their contribution to films.
When Will the Oscars 2026 Ceremony Take Place?
The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the ceremony will honor the best films and performances released in 2025.
The event will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, who will guide audiences through one of the most anticipated nights in the film industry. The ceremony will be broadcast live to millions of viewers worldwide and will feature awards presentations, performances, and memorable celebrity moments.
Who Are the Presenters at the Oscars 2026?
Several well-known Hollywood stars are expected to appear as presenters at the 98th Academy Awards, handing out awards across major categories.
Some of the presenters include:
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Chris Evans
- Anne Hathaway
- Demi Moore
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
These presenters will take the stage throughout the evening to announce winners and celebrate the achievements of filmmakers and actors nominated at this year’s Oscars.
Oscars 2026 Nominations: Full List of Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards
Best Picture
The Best Picture category celebrates the year’s most outstanding films.
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Best Director
This category honors the filmmakers who brought these remarkable stories to life.
- Chloé Zhao — Hamnet
- Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
- Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
- Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
- Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Best Actor
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These performances stood out as some of the strongest leading roles of the year.
- 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
The Best Actress nominees represent powerful and memorable performances.
- 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 Supporting Actor
Supporting roles often deliver unforgettable moments, and these actors impressed audiences and critics alike.
- Benicio Del Toro — One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
- Delroy Lindo — Sinners
- Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgård — Sentimental Value
Best Supporting Actress
This category celebrates remarkable performances in supporting roles.
- Elle Fanning — Sentimental Value
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas — Sentimental Value
- Amy Madigan — Weapons
- Wunmi Mosaku — Sinners
- Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another
Writing Categories
Best Original Screenplay
- Blue Moon
- It Was Just an Accident
- Marty Supreme
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- One Battle After Another
- Train Dreams
Craft and Technical Categories
Best Animated Feature
- Arco
- Elio
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
- Zootopia 2
Best International Feature Film
- The Secret Agent — Brazil
- It Was Just an Accident — France
- Sentimental Value — Norway
- Sirat — Spain
- The Voice of Hind Rajab — Tunisia
Best Documentary Feature
- The Alabama Solution
- Come See Me in the Good Light
- Cutting Through Rocks
- Mr. Nobody Against Putin
- The Perfect Neighbor
Best Casting (New Category)
One of the most significant additions to the Oscars this year is the Best Casting category. This marks the first time casting directors are officially recognized for their contribution to filmmaking.
Nominees include:
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sinners
More Craft Categories
Best Cinematography
- Frankenstein
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Best Costume Design
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- Sinners
Best Film Editing
- F1
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Frankenstein
- Kokuho
- Sinners
- The Smashing Machine
- The Ugly Stepsister
Best Original Score
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
Best Original Song
- “Dear Me” — Diane Warren: Relentless
- “Golden” — KPop Demon Hunters
- “I Lied to You” — Sinners
- “Sweet Dreams of Joy” — Viva Verdi!
- “Train Dreams” — Train Dreams
Best Production Design
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
Best Sound
- F1
- Frankenstein
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Sirat
Best Visual Effects
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- F1
- Jurassic World: Rebirth
- The Lost Bus
- Sinners
Short Film Categories
Best Animated Short Film
- Butterfly
- Forevergreen
- The Girl Who Cried Pearls
- Retirement Plan
- The Three Sisters
Best Live Action Short Film
- Butcher’s Stain
- A Friend of Dorothy
- Jane Austen’s Period Drama
- The Singers
- Two People Exchanging Saliva
Best Documentary Short Film
- All the Empty Rooms
- Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
- Children No More: “Were and Are Gone”
- The Devil Is Busy
- Perfectly a Strangeness
A New Era for the Oscars
The Oscars 2026 nominations reflect the evolving nature of the film industry. With international films gaining more recognition and the introduction of the Best Casting category, the awards continue to adapt to the changing landscape of cinema.
As anticipation builds for the ceremony, film fans around the world are eager to see which films and performances will ultimately take home the coveted Oscar trophies. Whether it’s a major blockbuster or a smaller independent film, the Academy Awards remain the ultimate celebration of cinematic excellence.
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