The 98th Academy Awards nominations for 2026 are led by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which made history with a record‑breaking 16 nominations. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another follows with 13 nods, while Hamnet, Frankenstein, and Marty Supreme are also strong contenders across major categories.
Major Oscar 2026 Nominations
Best Picture
Sinners
One Battle After Another
Hamnet
Frankenstein
Marty Supreme
Bugonia
F1
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Train Dreams
Best Actor
Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Cillian Murphy – Sinners
Paul Mescal – Hamnet
Colman Domingo – One Battle After Another
Andrew Scott – The Secret Agent
Best Actress
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Emma Stone – Bugonia
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Best Director
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
Yorgos Lanthimos – Bugonia
Christopher Nolan – Frankenstein
Sinners dominates with 16 nominations, the most in Oscar history.
One Battle After Another secured 13 nominations, making it a close competitor.
A new category, Best Casting, debuts this year, recognizing casting directors for the first time.
The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, on March 15, 2026.
The 2026 Oscars are historic not only for the record‑breaking nominations but also for the introduction of the Best Casting award, expanding recognition in filmmaking. With powerhouse performances and diverse storytelling, this year’s competition is expected to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.
