• Published: Jan 23 2026 10:59 AM
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2026 Oscar nominees full list revealed—Sinners leads with record 16 nods. Best Picture, Actor, Actress tables inside. 98th Academy Awards facts, ceremony March 15



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The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced on January 22, 2026, officially starting the Oscar race. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners led the nominations with a record-breaking 16 nods, the most ever for a single film. One Battle After Another followed closely with 13 nominations, while several other films made a strong impact. This article covers the complete list of Oscar 2026 nominees across all major categories. 

Oscar 2026: Best Picture Nominees and Top Contenders

Movie Title

Total Nominations

Notes

Sinners

16

Record-breaking nods

One Battle After Another

13

Close second

Marty Supreme

9

Drama/Action mix

Frankenstein

9

Thriller/Drama

Sentimental Value

9

Family drama

Hamnet

8

Historical drama

Bugonia

6

Smaller indie

F1

5

Racing action

Train Dreams

5

Family story

The Secret Agent

4

International thriller

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Best Actor and Actress Nominees for Oscars 2026

Actor

Film

Category

Timothée Chalamet

Marty Supreme

Best Actor

Leonardo DiCaprio

One Battle After Another

Best Actor

Ethan Hawke

Blue Moon

Best Actor

Michael B. Jordan

Sinners

Best Actor

Wagner Moura

The Secret Agent

Best Actor

Jessie Buckley

Hamnet

Best Actress

Rose Byrne

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Best Actress

Kate Hudson

Song Sung Blue

Best Actress

Renate Reinsve

Sentimental Value

Best Actress

Emma Stone

Bugonia

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor and Actress Nominations 2026

Actor/Actress

Film

Category

Benicio del Toro

One Battle After Another

Supporting Actor

Jacob Elordi

Frankenstein

Supporting Actor

Delroy Lindo

Sinners

Supporting Actor

Sean Penn

One Battle After Another

Supporting Actor

Stellan Skarsgård

Sentimental Value

Supporting Actor

Elle Fanning

Sentimental Value

Supporting Actress

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas

Sentimental Value

Supporting Actress

Amy Madigan

Weapons

Supporting Actress

Wunmi Mosaku

Sinners

Supporting Actress

Teyana Taylor

One Battle After Another

Supporting Actress

Oscar 2026: Best Director Nominees and Contenders

Director

Film

Ryan Coogler

Sinners

Chloé Zhao

Hamnet

Josh Safdie

Marty Supreme

Paul Thomas Anderson

One Battle After Another

Joachim Trier

Sentimental Value

Key Oscar 2026 Categories: Animation, Cinematography and International Highlights

Animated Feature Nominees

  • Arco
  • Elio (Pixar)
  • KPop Demon Hunters
  • Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
  • Zootopia 2 (Disney)

Cinematography Nominees

  • Frankenstein – Dan Laustsen
  • Marty Supreme – Darius Khondji
  • One Battle After Another – Michael Bauman
  • Sinners – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
  • Train Dreams – Adolpho Veloso

International Highlights

  • Wagner Moura represents Brazil with The Secret Agent
  • Renate Reinsve represents Norway with Sentimental Value
  • No Indian entries this year, though past wins like Slumdog Millionaire remain celebrated globally

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What’s Next: The Oscars 2026 Ceremony and Winners Reveal

The Oscars 2026 ceremony will take place on March 15, hosted by Conan O’Brien, where the winners of all major categories will be announced. Sinners leads the race for Best Picture and Best Director, with strong competition from One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value. Fans will also watch key acting, technical, and the new Casting Direction category closely. The night promises exciting performances, surprises, and a celebration of the best films of 2025.

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FAQ

The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced on January 22, 2026, revealing the films, actors, and directors competing for the top awards.

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners received a record-breaking 16 nominations, the highest ever for a single film in Academy Awards history.

The ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026, and will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, celebrating the best films of 2025.

Sinners is the front-runner for Best Picture and Best Director, while other strong contenders include One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value.

Yes, Casting Direction debuts as a new category in 2026, recognizing the importance of assembling outstanding ensembles in films.

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