Marvel’s cinematic universe continues to attract fans and dominate the box office, yet it seldom sees accolades during awards season. Historically, only the two Black Panther films have won Academy Awards, for categories like Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design. However, this year may be different as Marvel’s upcoming release, *Thunderbolts*, is positioning itself for Oscar recognition.
Thunderbolts in Oscar Race
Disney has officially announced its intentions to seek nominations for *Thunderbolts* at the Oscars. The film is featured on the For Your Consideration page, which outlines various categories for potential nominations.
Hopeful Categories for Thunderbolts
- Best Picture
- Best Director – Jake Schreier
- Best Actress – Florence Pugh
- Best Supporting Actor – Sebastian Stan, Lewis Pullman
- Best Supporting Actress – Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Best Casting – Sarah Halley Finn
- Best Adapted Screenplay – Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo
- Best Cinematography – Andrew Droz Palermo
- Best Costume Design – Sanja Hays
- Best Film Editing – Angela Catanzaro, Harry Yoon
- Best Makeup & Hairstyling – Kimberly Jones, Lane Friedman
- Best Original Score – Son Lux
- Best Production Design – Grace Run, Gene Serdena
- Best Sound – Samson Neslund, Daniel Laurie, Onnalee Blank, Michael Semanick, Chris Giles
- Best Visual Effects – Jake Morrions, Chad Wiebe, Mat Krentz, Nikos Kalaitzidis
Oscar Nomination Timeline
The nominations for the Academy Awards are set to be announced on January 22, 2026. The highly anticipated ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026. Fans and industry insiders alike will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of nominees and potential winners.
As *Thunderbolts* vies for recognition, it marks an effort by Marvel to enhance its presence in awards discussions. This could open the door for more superhero films to gain the accolades they deserve.
