🎬 See the Full List of Nominees for the 2026 Oscars

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The 98th Academy Awards are set to air on Sunday, March 15, 2026, on ABC and Hulu, and the excitement is already building following the announcement of this year’s nominations. The live reveal took place at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, with Oscar-nominated actress Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman presenting the nominees.

This year’s Oscars feature 24 categories, including the newest addition: casting. Each category has five nominees, except for Best Picture, which has ten.

🎥 Standout Films and Dominating Titles

The clear frontrunner this year is “Sinners”, leading with 16 nominations, including major categories such as Best Picture, Best Director (Ryan Coogler), Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Best Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo), and Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler). Fans and critics are noting that “Sinners” could be a strong contender for multiple awards.

Other highly nominated films include:

“Frankenstein” – strong presence in cinematography, production design, and visual effects
“Hamnet” – Chloé Zhao’s film recognized in Best Director, Acting, and Adapted Screenplay
“Marty Supreme” – Timothée Chalamet leads in Best Actor, with Safdie brothers in Best Director and Editing categories

🏆 Key Acting Nominations

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)
Supporting Roles: Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)

🎶 Music, Visuals, and Technical Achievements

The Oscars also shine a spotlight on exceptional technical achievements:

Original Score: Ludwig Goransson (Sinners), Jonny Greenwood (One Battle After Another), Max Richter (Hamnet), Alexandre Desplat (Frankenstein), Jerskin Fendrix (Bugonia)
Original Song: Raphael Saadiq & Ludwig Goransson (I Lied To You – Sinners), Diane Warren (Dear Me – Diane Warren: Relentless)
Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash, F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, Sinners

🎨 Notable Trends

Films featuring diverse storytelling and bold creative visions dominate the nominations, reflecting a broader commitment by the Academy to celebrate global cinema and innovative filmmaking.
With “Sinners” leading the nominations, it seems the Oscars may be embracing films that combine strong storytelling with social relevance and cinematic excellence.

📅 Ceremony Details

The 98th Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Viewers can watch the ceremony live on ABC and Hulu.

With a mix of powerhouse performances, visionary direction, and groundbreaking technical achievements, the 2026 Oscars are shaping up to be a thrilling celebration of cinema. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating which of these remarkable films and artists will take home the coveted golden statues.