The Oscar nominations for 2026 have officially been announced, setting the stage for the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled to take place on March 15, 2026. As always, the nominations offer an early look at how the Academy is recognizing the most talked-about films, performances, and creative achievements of the year.
This year’s ceremony will once again be hosted by Conan O’Brien, marking his second consecutive appearance as host. From major studio releases to critically acclaimed international films, the nominations reflect a wide range of cinematic styles and storytelling voices.
Below is the complete list of Oscar nominees for 2026, organized category-wise.
Best Picture
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Actor in a 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
Actress in a Supporting Role
- Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
- Amy Madigan – Weapons
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Original Score
- Bugonia – Jerskin Fendrix
- Frankenstein – Alexandre Desplat
- Hamnet – Max Richter
- One Battle After Another – Jonny Greenwood
- Sinners – Ludwig Göransson
Adapted Screenplay
- Bugonia – Screenplay by Will Tracy
- Frankenstein – Written for the Screen by Guillermo del Toro
- Hamnet – Screenplay by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell
- One Battle After Another – Written by Paul Thomas Anderson
- Train Dreams – Screenplay by Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar
Cinematography
- Frankenstein – Dan Laustsen
- Marty Supreme – Darius Khondji
- One Battle After Another – Michael Bauman
- Sinners – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
- Train Dreams – Adolpho Veloso
Film Editing
- F1 – Stephen Mirrione
- Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
- One Battle After Another – Andy Jurgensen
- Sentimental Value – Olivier Bugge Coutté
- Sinners – Michael P. Shawver
Production Design
- Frankenstein – Tamara Deverell; Shane Vieau
- Hamnet – Fiona Crombie; Alice Felton
- Marty Supreme – Jack Fisk; Adam Willis
- One Battle After Another – Florencia Martin; Anthony Carlino
- Sinners – Hannah Beachler; Monique Champagne
Makeup and Hairstyling
- Frankenstein – Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey
- Kokuho – Kyoko Toyokawa, Naomi Hibino, Tadashi Nishimatsu
- Sinners – Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine, Shunika Terry
- The Smashing Machine – Kazu Hiro, Glen Griffin, Björn Rehbein
- The Ugly Stepsister – Thomas Foldberg, Anne Cathrine Sauerberg
Sound
- F1 – Gareth John et al.
- Frankenstein – Greg Chapman et al.
- One Battle After Another – José Antonio García et al.
- Sinners – Chris Welcker et al.
- Sirāt – Amanda Villavieja et al.
Visual Effects
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- F1
- Jurassic World Rebirth
- The Lost Bus
- Sinners
Animated Feature Film
- Arco
- Elio
- K-Pop Demon Hunters
- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
- Zootopia 2
International Feature Film
- The Secret Agent – Brazil
- It Was Just an Accident – France
- Sentimental Value – Norway
- Sirāt – Spain
- The Voice of Hind Rajab – Tunisia
Documentary Feature Film
- The Alabama Solution
- Come See Me in the Good Light
- Cutting Through Rocks
- Mr. Nobody Against Putin
- The Perfect Neighbor
Original Song
- “Dear Me” – Diane Warren: Relentless
- “Golden” – K-Pop Demon Hunters
- “I Lied to You” – Sinners
- “Sweet Dreams of Joy” – Viva Verdi!
- “Train Dreams” – Train Dreams
Why the Oscar 2026 Nominations Are Getting Attention
The 2026 nominations stand out for their strong presence of auteur-driven films, a notable mix of international storytelling, and repeat recognition for films like Frankenstein, Sinners, and One Battle After Another across multiple categories.
With the ceremony still weeks away, these nominations are already shaping conversations around awards predictions, box-office impact, and cultural relevance.
When Are the Oscars 2026?
- Event: 98th Academy Awards
- Date: March 15, 2026
- Host: Conan O’Brien
The winners will be announced live during the ceremony.
