The race for Hollywood’s highest honor is officially on! The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced this morning, and the headlines are dominated by one epic title: ‘Sinners.’ Ryan Coogler’s Warner Bros. film stormed the nominations with a staggering, record-tying 16 nods, setting the stage for a potentially historic night on Sunday, March 15.
Hosted for the second consecutive year by the acerbically witty Conan O’Brien, this year’s ceremony at the Dolby Theatre promises drama both on and off the stage, thanks to a mix of expected frontrunners, heartwarming surprises, and shocking omissions.
‘Sinners’ Leads an Epic Best Picture Battle
As expected, ‘Sinners’ dominated, scoring nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (Ryan Coogler), Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), and Best Original Screenplay. But it won’t have a clear path to the podium. It faces fierce competition in a stacked Best Picture category that includes:
- ‘One Battle After Another’ (Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama for Warner Bros. with 13 noms)
- ‘Marty Supreme’ (The Safdie brothers’ and Timothée Chalamet’s wild card from A24)
- ‘Sentimental Value’ (Joachim Trier’s critical darling from Neon)
- ‘Frankenstein’ (Guillermo del Toro’s lavish Netflix gothic romance)
The Snubs & Surprises: Gasps and Cheers
While some films soared, others were left in the cold. The biggest shock was the complete shutout of the anticipated musical ‘Wicked: For Good’, which failed to secure a single nomination. On the flip side, the morning was full of delightful surprises:
- Kate Hudson scored a Best Actress nomination for the little-seen Song Sung Blue, a major comeback moment.
- Veteran actor Delroy Lindo earned a Best Supporting Actor nod for his powerful work in Sinners.
- The harrowing documentary ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ earned a spot in Best International Feature.
The Brand New “Best Casting” Award
For the first time since 2002, a new Oscar category was unveiled: Best Achievement in Casting. The pioneering nominees are the teams behind Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, and Sinners. This addition recognizes the foundational artistic contribution of casting directors.
When & Where to Watch the Big Night
Mark your calendars! The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu on Sunday, March 15, at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The Complete LIST OF 2026 OSCAR NOMINEES
Best Picture
- Bugonia (Focus Features)
- F1 (Apple)
- Frankenstein (Netflix)
- Hamnet (Focus Features)
- Marty Supreme (A24)
- One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)
- The Secret Agent (Neon)
- Sentimental Value (Neon)
- Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- Train Dreams (Netflix)
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
- 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
Best Adapted Screenplay
- Bugonia; Will Tracy
- Frankenstein; Guillermo del Toro
- Hamnet; Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell
- One Battle After Another; Paul Thomas Anderson
- Train Dreams; Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar
Best Original Screenplay
- Blue Moon; Robert Kaplow
- It Was Just an Accident; Jafar Panahi
- Marty Supreme; Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
- Sentimental Value; Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
- Sinners; Ryan Coogler
The countdown to Hollywood’s biggest night begins now!
