Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were officially announced on Thursday in Beverly Hills, California, with the list of nominees now confirmed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The nominations cover films and creative talent from the 2025 release year.
Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners received 16 nominations—the most ever for a single title in Oscar history, surpassing previous records. Its nominations include Best Picture, Best Director, and major acting categories.
Other films with multiple nominations include One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Frankenstein, and Marty Supreme across major categories. The full list spans Best Picture, acting, directing, writing, and technical awards.
Confirmed acting nominees for Best Actor include Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet, while Best Actress nominees include Jessie Buckley and Emma Stone. Several supporting categories also list nominees across multiple films.
The 2026 Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, with Conan O’Brien announced as the host. The awards will be broadcast live, bringing the nominations to a conclusion ahead of the ceremony.
Sources
AP News›Official Oscars 2026 Nominations Announcement
Hollywood Reporter›Oscar Nominations Coverage
Los Angeles Times›Oscars Full Nominee List