The biggest night in Hollywood is almost here as the 2026 Oscars prepare to honor the best films and performances of the year. The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Nominees across all 24 categories were announced in January during a live presentation in Los Angeles. Oscar-nominated actress Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman revealed the nominees, officially launching awards season’s final stretch.
Each category includes five nominees, except for best picture, which features 10 films competing for the industry’s top honor. The ceremony will once again be hosted by comedian and former late-night host Conan O’Brien, marking his second year leading the broadcast.
Ahead of the ceremony, several films and performances have emerged as potential favorites in major categories.
Best Picture Nominations For the 2026 Oscars
Ten films are competing for best picture at the 98th Academy Awards. The category highlights a wide range of storytelling styles and genres.
Best picture
“Bugonia”
“F1”
“Frankenstein”
“Hamnet”
“Marty Supreme”
“One Battle After Another”
“The Secret Agent”
“Sentimental Value”
“Sinners”
“Train Dreams”
Acting Categories Feature Major Star Power
Several high-profile actors received nominations in the lead and supporting categories. These races feature established stars as well as newer talents recognized for standout performances.
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 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 Director
Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet”
Josh Safdie, “Marty Supreme”
Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”
Joachim Trier, “Sentimental Value”
Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”
2026 Oscar Nominations For Technical Achievements
The Oscars also highlight behind-the-camera achievements in filmmaking, including production design, editing, cinematography, and visual effects.
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
“Frankenstein”
“Kokuho”
“Sinners”
“The Smashing Machine”
“The Ugly Stepsister”
Best Original Score
“Bugonia” — Jerskin Fendrix
“Frankenstein” — Alexandre Desplat
“Hamnet” — Max Richter
“One Battle After Another” — Jonny Greenwood
“Sinners” — Ludwig Göransson
Best Live Action Short Film
“Butcher’s Stain”
“Jane Austen’s Period Drama”
“A Friend of Dorothy”
“The Singers”
“Two People Exchanging Saliva”
Best Adapted Screenplay
“Bugonia” — Will Tracy
“Frankenstein” — Guillermo Del Toro
“Hamnet” — Maggie O’Farrell and Chloé Zhao
“One Battle After Another” — Paul Thomas Anderson
“Train Dreams” — Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar
Best Original Screenplay
“Blue Moon” — Robert Kaplow
“It Was Just an Accident” — Jafar Panahi
“Marty Supreme” — Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie
“Sentimental Value” — Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt
“Sinners” – Ryan Coogler
Best Animated Short Film
“Butterfly”
“Forevergreen”
“The Girl Who Cried Pearls”
“Retirement Plan”
“The Three Sisters”
Best Casting
“Hamnet” — Nina Gold
“Marty Supreme” — Jennifer Venditti
“One Battle After Another” — Cassandra Kulukundis
“The Secret Agent” — Gabriel Domingues
“Sinners” — Francine Maisler
Best Original Song
“Dear Me” from “Diane Warren: Relentless”
“Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters”
“I Lied to You” from “Sinners”
“Sweet Dreams of Joy” from “Viva Verdi!”
“Train Dreams” from “Train Dreams”
Best Documentary Feature Film
“The Alabama Solution”
“Come See Me in the Good Light”
“Cutting Through Rocks”
“Mr. Nobody Against Putin”
“The Perfect Neighbor”
Best Documentary Short Film
“All the Empty Rooms”
“Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud”
“Children No More: ‘Were and Are Gone'”
“The Devil is Busy”
“Perfectly a Strangeness”
Best International Feature Film
Brazil, “The Secret Agent”
France, “It Was Just an Accident”
Norway, “Sentimental Value”
Spain, “Sirât”
Tunisia, “The Voice of Hind Rajab”
Best Animated Feature Film
“Arco”
“Elio”
“KPop Demon Hunters”
“Little Amélie or the Character of Rain”
“Zootopia 2”
Best Production Design
“Frankenstein”
“Hamnet”
“Marty Supreme”
“One Battle After Another”
“Sinners”
Best Film Editing
“F1” — Stephen Mirrione
“Marty Supreme” — Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie
“One Battle After Another” — Andy Jurgensen
“Sentimental Value” — Olivier Bugge Coutté
“Sinners” — Michael P. Shawver
Best Sound
“F1”
“Frankenstein”
“One Battle After Another”
“Sinners”
“Sirât”
Best Visual Effects
“Avatar: Fire and Ash”
“F1”
“Jurassic World Rebirth”
“The Lost Bus”
“Sinners”
Best Cinematography
“Frankenstein”
“Marty Supreme”
“One Battle After Another”
“Sinners”
“Train Dreams”
Best Costume Design
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” — Deborah L. Scott
“Frankenstein” — Kate Hawley
“Hamnet” — Malgosia Turzanska
“Marty Supreme” — Miyako Bellizzi
“Sinners” — Ruth E. Carter
2026 Oscar Winner Predictions
Ahead of the ceremony, several films and performers are widely expected to emerge as winners in major categories.
Best Picture: “Sinners”
Best Actor” Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”
Best Actress: Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”
Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan, “Weapons”
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”
Best Adapted Screenplay: “One Battle After Another”
Best Original Screenplay: “Sinners”
Best Documentary: “The Perfect Neighbor”
Best Animated Film: “Zootopia 2”
Best International Film: “Sentimental Value”
