The Oscar Nominations 2026 have officially been unveiled, setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown at the 98th Academy Awards. Celebrating the finest cinematic achievements of 2025, the nominations highlight a year of groundbreaking dramas, intense thrillers, and critically acclaimed indies. With the glamorous ceremony scheduled for March 15th at the iconic Dolby Theatre, and Conan O’Brien returning as host, the race for the golden statue is officially on.
Best Picture & Director: The Frontrunners
The Best Picture category is fiercely contested this year, with Sinners and One Battle After Another emerging as dominant forces.
Best Picture Nominees:
- ‘Bugonia’
- ‘F1’
- ‘Frankenstein’
- ‘Hamnet’
- ‘Marty Supreme’
- ‘One Battle After Another’
- ‘The Secret Agent’
- ‘Sentimental Value’
- ‘Sinners’
- ‘Train Dreams’
In the Best Director race, the Academy has recognized a diverse group of visionaries:
- Chloé Zhao, ‘Hamnet’
- Josh Safdie, ‘Marty Supreme’
- Paul Thomas Anderson, ‘One Battle After Another’
- Joachim Trier, ‘Sentimental Value’
- Ryan Coogler, ‘Sinners’
Acting Honors: Leading & Supporting Nominees
The individual performances of 2025 have generated significant buzz, with a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars.
Leading Actor:
- Timothée Chalamet, ‘Marty Supreme’
- Leonardo DiCaprio, ‘One Battle After Another’
- Ethan Hawke, ‘Blue Moon’
- Michael B. Jordan, ‘Sinners’
- Wagner Moura, ‘The Secret Agent’
Leading 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’
Writing & International Feature Categories
Best Original Screenplay:
- ‘Blue Moon’, Robert Kaplow
- ‘It Was Just an Accident’, Jafar Panahi
- ‘Marty Supreme’, Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein
- ‘Sentimental Value’, Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt
- ‘Sinners’, Ryan Coogler
Best International Feature Film:
- ‘It Was Just an Accident’ (France)
- ‘The Secret Agent’ (Brazil)
- ‘Sentimental Value’ (Norway)
- ‘Sirât’ (Spain)
- ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ (Tunisia)
Technical & Craft Excellence
Best Cinematography:
- ‘Frankenstein’, Dan Laustsen
- ‘Marty Supreme’, Darius Khondji
- ‘One Battle after Another’, Michael Bauman
- ‘Sinners’, Autumn Durald Arkapaw
- ‘Train Dreams’, Adolpho Veloso
Best Visual Effects:
- ‘Avatar’
- ‘F1’
- ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’
- ‘Lost Bus’
- ‘Sinners’
New Category Alert: Best Casting
This year marks the introduction of the highly anticipated Best Casting category, recognizing the vital role of casting directors:
- ‘Hamnet’
- ‘Marty Supreme’
- ‘Sinners’
- ‘The Secret Agent’
- ‘One Battle After Another’
Conclusion: The Road to the Dolby Theatre
The Oscar Nominations 2026 reflect a vibrant year for global cinema. With Conan O’Brien hosting and the ceremony airing live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 15, the countdown has officially begun. Stay tuned to Tamasha Times for in-depth analysis, snubs and surprises, and live coverage from the red carpet.