The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officially kicked off the final stretch of the 2026 awards season on Thursday by announcing the Oscar nominees for the 98th Academy Awards.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner of the morning. The film secured a leading number of nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and a rare sweep across all four acting categories for its cast.
The nominations were revealed during a live global broadcast from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman hosted the event, setting the tone for what promises to be one of the most competitive Oscar races in years.
Following closely behind was Ryan Coogler’s horror-thriller Sinners, which dominated the technical and craft categories. Other major contenders in the Best Picture race include Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, and the Norwegian family drama Sentimental Value.
Notably, blockbuster sequels Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good had a smaller presence compared to their predecessors. Both films missed out on several major categories, signaling a shift in Academy preferences this year.
The acting categories delivered standout moments. Leonardo DiCaprio earned a Best Actor nomination for One Battle After Another, while Timothée Chalamet secured a spot for his performance in Marty Supreme.
On the international front, India’s Homebound landed a high-profile nomination for Best International Feature Film. The recognition marks a significant breakthrough for South Asian cinema on the global awards stage.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Conan O’Brien is set to return as host for the second consecutive year.
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