Hollywood marked a significant milestone with the announcement of the 98th Academy Awards nominations for 2026. The nominations were revealed early Thursday morning, at 5:30 a.m. PST. The prestigious ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026.
‘Sinners’ Breaks Record with 16 Oscar Nominations
This year’s standout nominee is “Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, which has made history by securing an impressive 16 nominations. This number sets a new record for the most nominations in Oscar history. Following closely is “A Battle After Another,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, with 13 nominations.
Notable Nominations
The film “Frankenstein,” helmed by Guillermo del Toro, garnered nine nominations, although he did not receive a nod for Best Director. Other films with significant nominations include:
- “Marty Supreme” – 9 nominations
- “Hamnet” – 8 nominations
- “Sentimental Value” – 8 nominations
Ten films are competing for the coveted Best Picture award. These are:
- “A Battle After Another”
- “Hamnet”
- “Frankenstein”
- “The Secret Agent”
- “Sentimental Value”
- “Avatar”
- “Sinners”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “Bugonia”
- “Train Dreams”
Surprising Nominations and Misses
Several high-profile films did not make the cut. Noteworthy exclusions include “Avatar,” which, despite its technical nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects, did not achieve a nomination for Best Picture or Best Director. “Wicked: Part 2” failed to secure any nominations at all.
The nomination process also recognized several directors, including:
- Chloé Zhao for “Hamnet”
- Paul Thomas Anderson for “A Battle After Another”
- Joachim Trier for “Sentimental Value”
- Ryan Coogler for “Sinners”
- Josh Safdie for “Marty Supreme”
Chloé Zhao’s nomination marks her as the 11th woman to ever be nominated in this category.
Acting Categories
In the Best Actress category, Jessie Buckley is a frontrunner for her role in “Hamnet.” Her competitors include:
- Rose Byrne (“If I Could, I’d Give You a Kick”)
- Renate Reinsve (“Sentimental Value”)
- Emma Stone (“Bugonia”)
- Kate Hudson (“Song Sung Blue”)
Timothée Chalamet is also nominated for Best Actor for “Marty Supreme.” He is joined by leading stars such as:
- Leonardo DiCaprio (“A Battle After Another”)
- Ethan Hawke (“Blue Moon”)
- Michael B. Jordan (“Sinners”)
- Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”)
Support Actress and Actor Categories
In the Best Supporting Actress category, Teyana Taylor stands out for her role in “A Battle After Another.” Others nominated include:
- Elle Fanning (“Sentimental Value”)
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (“Sentimental Value”)
- Amy Madison (“The Hour of Disappearance”)
- Wunmi Mosaku (“Sinners”)
As for Best Supporting Actors, notable nominees include:
- Stellan Skarsgard (“Sentimental Value”)
- Sean Penn (“A Battle After Another”)
- Benicio del Toro (“A Battle After Another”)
- Jacob Elordi (“Frankenstein”)
- Delroy Lindo (“Sinners”)
International and Animated Films
In the Best International Feature Film category, “Sirât” is positioned against contenders like:
- “Sentimental Value” (Norway)
- “The Secret Agent” (Brazil)
- “A Simple Accident” (Iran/France)
- “The Voice of Hind” (Tunisia)
The excitement builds as the film community eagerly anticipates the Oscar ceremony on March 15, hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year. For now, all eyes will remain on the nominees as they prepare for the big night.
