The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced on January 22, 2026, with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leading with a record 16 nods, including Best Picture and Best Director. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another follows closely with 13 nominations, setting up intense competition. The ceremony airs live on March 15, 2026.
Best Picture Nominees
These films compete for the top honor, highlighting diverse storytelling from horror thrillers to dramas.
| Film | Key Highlights |
|---|---|
| Bugonia | Yorgos Lanthimos-directed comedy |
| F1 | Racing drama |
| Frankenstein | Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation |
| Hamnet | Chloé Zhao’s prestige drama |
| Marty Supreme | Timothée Chalamet’s breakout |
| One Battle After Another | Paul Thomas Anderson epic |
| The Secret Agent | International thriller |
| Sentimental Value | Emotional standout |
| Sinners | Record 16 nominations |
Acting Categories Highlights
Standout performances dominate the acting races, with Sinners and One Battle After Another earning multiple 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)
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)
Best Supporting Actor:
- Benicio del Toro (One Battle After Another)
- Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein)
- Delroy Lindo (Sinners)
- Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
- Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
Best Supporting Actress:
- Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value)
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value)
- Amy Madigan (Weapons)
- Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners)
- Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Technical and Other Categories
Technical achievements shine, with Sinners strong in sound and cinematography.
- Best Director predictions include: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Chloé Zhao (Hamnet).
- Best Animated Feature: Arco, Elio, KPop: Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, Zootopia 2.
- Best International Feature shortlist featured films from Spain (Sirât), South Korea, and others; final nominees pending full details.
