The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled the full list of nominees for the 98th Academy Awards on Wednesday, officially launching the final phase of the 2026 awards season.
This year’s nominations reflect a film year defined by ambition, genre experimentation, and evolving Academy tastes, with blockbuster titles competing alongside intimate international and independent films. Several records were broken, new categories debuted, and long-anticipated projects finally entered the Oscar conversation.
Best Picture Nominees
The Academy’s top honor includes a diverse lineup of ten films:
BugoniaF1FrankensteinHamnetMarty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherThe Secret AgentSentimental ValueSinnersTrain Dreams
Acting Categories
Directing, Writing & Casting
Animated, Documentary & International Features
Music & Technical Categories
What Comes Next
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place in March, where winners will be revealed live before a global audience. Until then, industry attention will turn to guild awards, campaign momentum, and last-minute shifts that could reshape Oscar night outcomes.
For now, the nominations offer a snapshot of a film year defined by scale, experimentation, and changing definitions of prestige.
