The 98th Academy Awards nominees were announced on January 22, 2026, spotlighting an extraordinary lineup of films, performances, and creative achievements from the past year. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Historic Lead: Sinners Breaks Oscar Nomination Record
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads the nominations with an unprecedented 16 Oscar nods, topping the previous record holders including Titanic and La La Land. Close behind is Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another with 13 nominations.
From Best Picture to technical categories, this year’s list reflects a dynamic mix of global storytelling, breakthrough performances, and technical excellence across the board.
Best Picture Nominees
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Acting Categories
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 Supporting Roles
- Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
- Delroy Lindo, Sinners
- Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
Directing Nominees
- Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
- Ryan Coogler — Sinners
- Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
- Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
- Chloé Zhao — Hamnet
Other Key Categories
The Oscars also announced nominees in technical and creative fields including:
- Original Screenplay
- Adapted Screenplay
- International Feature Film
- Documentary Features
- Animated Features
- Cinematography
- Original Score
- Visual Effects
…and many more across categories that highlight both craft and innovation in filmmaking.
FAQs:
1. When and where will the Oscars 2026 ceremony take place?
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien.
2. Which film received the most nominations in 2026?
Sinners made history with a record 16 nominations, the highest in Oscar history.
3. Who are some of the top contenders for Best Actor and Best Actress?
Top Best Actor nominees include Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio, while Best Actress contenders include Jessie Buckley and Emma Stone.
4. Are there any new categories this year?
Yes — the Academy introduced a Best Casting category for the first time, celebrating excellence in casting direction.
Short Disclaimer:
This article is based on publicly reported nomination information for the 98th Academy Awards as confirmed by official sources. Details may evolve as final awards results are announced on the night of the ceremony.
