Source TOI
Los Angeles, January 22, 2026 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday announced the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, celebrating the finest achievements in global cinema from the past year. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with comedian Conan O’Brien set to host the event.
‘Sinners’ Dominates the Field
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners emerged as the biggest contender of the year, securing a record-breaking 16 nominations, the highest ever received by a single film in Oscar history. The film earned nods across major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and multiple acting and technical awards. Michael B. Jordan received widespread acclaim with his first-ever Best Actor nomination for his role in the film.
Strong Competition From Other Films
Close behind was One Battle After Another with 13 nominations, followed by several critically acclaimed films such as Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, and Sentimental Value, reflecting a year marked by diverse storytelling and cinematic ambition.
Best Picture Nominees
The Academy nominated the following ten films for Best Picture:
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams
Acting Categories Spotlight Powerful Performances
The Best Actor race includes standout performances by Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, and Wagner Moura.
Meanwhile, the Best Actress category features Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone, highlighting a competitive year for female-led performances.
Directors and Technical Excellence Recognised
In the directing category, nominees include Ryan Coogler, Paul Thomas Anderson, Chloé Zhao, Josh Safdie, and Joachim Trier. Technical categories such as cinematography, visual effects, costume design, original score, and production design also saw strong representation from Sinners, Frankenstein, and F1.
Road to the Oscars
The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed globally, with anticipation building over whether Sinners can convert its historic nominations into a major awards sweep.
