2026 Oscar Nominations: The Complete List of Nominees



The annual celebration of cinematic achievement is upon us once again. On January 22, 2026, the 98th Academy Awards nominations were officially revealed, setting the stage for one of the most exciting Oscar seasons in recent memory. With record-breaking nods, surprise contenders, and an unusually diverse field of films and talents, the Academy Awards nominations have generated widespread conversation in Hollywood and around the world.

A Historic Year for Nominations

This year’s nominations are notable not only for their star power but for their scope and significance. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads the pack with an unprecedented 16 nominations, setting a new Academy record. It surpasses the long-standing record of 14 nominations held by classics like Titanic, La La Land, and All About Eve. Coogler’s genre-blending film — a supernatural, socially relevant drama — now stands as the most nominated film in Oscar history.

Trailing closely is Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which earned 13 nominations, making it a major contender throughout the key categories. Other standout films include Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value, each drawing critical acclaim and recognition from the Academy’s voting branches.

Best Picture: The Race Begins

The most prestigious category, Best Picture, features a diverse lineup of films that reflect a wide range of genres, styles, and global perspectives. The ten films nominated are:

Bugonia

F1

Frankenstein

Hamnet

Marty Supreme

One Battle After Another

The Secret Agent

Sentimental Value

Sinners

Train Dreams

These selections showcase everything from literary adaptations (Hamnet) to high-octane spectacles (F1), and from sweeping dramas (Bugonia) to intimate character studies (Sentimental Value). Many of these films also appear across multiple categories, signaling strong chances for wins in acting, directing, writing, and technical fields.

Standout Acting Nominations

This year’s acting categories are particularly competitive, with several beloved and acclaimed performances earning nods:

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

Each nominee brings a distinct presence, from Chalamet’s intense dramatic turn to DiCaprio’s layered performance in Anderson’s sweeping epic.

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

This lineup balances seasoned veterans with rising stars, reflecting the depth of talent recognized this year.

Supporting Categories

In Best Supporting Actor, nominees include Benicio Del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo, Sean Penn, and Stellan Skarsgård. Meanwhile, the Best Supporting Actress category features Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Teyana Taylor — a mix that spans genres and generations.

Directing and Screenwriting Highlights

The Best Director category is every bit as star-studded as the acting fields. Nominees include visionaries such as:

Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme

Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value

Chloé Zhao, Hamnet

These directors represent some of the most distinctive voices in contemporary cinema, blending commercial success with artistic risk-taking.

Screenplay nominations further underscore the year’s narrative richness:

Original Screenplay nods include films like Blue Moon and It Was Just an Accident.

Adapted Screenplay features adaptations such as Bugonia and Hamnet, each known for their literary roots and evocative storytelling.

Animation, International, and Technical Categories

Beyond the headline races, the Academy recognized achievements across animation, international cinema, score, and technical crafts:

Best Animated Feature includes titles like Zootopia 2, Arco, Elio, KPop: Demon Hunters, and Little Amelie.

International Feature Film nods spotlight films from around the world, such as It Was Just an Accident (France) and The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia).

Original Score nominations go to composers behind Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.

These categories demonstrate how the Oscars continue to honor global cinema and the technical artistry that enhances storytelling on screen.

Looking Ahead to Awards Night

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted once again by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony promises to be a night of glamour, celebration, and perhaps a few surprises. Whether Sinners converts its historic nominations into wins, or whether other beloved films emerge victorious, this year’s Oscars are shaping up to be unforgettable.

As the countdown to March continues, fans and industry insiders alike will be debating predictions, fashion, and the legacy of the films that defined the year. What is clear from this nomination list is that 2025’s cinema offerings captured a remarkable range of voices and visions — and that the Oscars will reflect that diversity as they honor the best of storytelling on the global stage.