2026 Oscar Nominations: Records and Surprises

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have launched one of the year's most discussed film evenings. The ceremony takes place on Sunday, March 15th at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The announcement of the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards marks the start of one of the most talked-about film nights of the year. On Sunday, March 15th, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood will once again host the awards ceremony. Which films and stars are in contention for the coveted statuette this year?

Oscar history

The film Sinners makes history with no fewer than sixteen nominations, spread across various categories, a record number that instantly makes the production one of the biggest contenders.

Timothée Chalamet also makes history. With his nomination for Marty Supreme He is the youngest actor ever to be nominated twice for Best Actor in a Leading Role, confirming his position as one of the most defining actors of his generation.

Another Oscar: Best Casting

For the first time this year, an Oscar will be awarded for Best Casting. This addition, which has been advocated for years within the industry, finally explicitly recognizes the importance of carefully selected casts.

It is also striking what is not on the list. Where the film Wicked Last year it received ten nominations, including one for best film, but the sequel remains Wicked: For Good despite previous awards, left completely empty-handed.

Nominees for the main categories

 Best Picture

• Bugonia
• F1
• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• One Battle After Another
• The Secret Agent
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners
• Train Dreams

Best Director

• Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
• Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
• Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
• Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
• Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Best Actor (Leading Role)

• 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 (Leading Role)

• Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
• Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
• Kade Hudson, Song Sung Blue
• Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
• Emma Stone, Bugonia

Best Actor (Supporting Role)

• Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
• Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
• Delroy Lindo, Sinners
• Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
• Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value

Best Actress (Supporting Role)

• Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, *Sentimental Value
• Amy Madigan, Weapons
• Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
• Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Best Original Screenplay

• Blue Moon
• A simple accident
• Marty Supreme
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners