Updated October 8, 2026: The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced on January 22, 2026, and the ceremony took place on March 15. This retrospective keeps the nominee announcement and discussion of notable omissions in one place; it is not a live reveal.
When were the 2026 Oscar nominations announced?
The Academy announced nominees for the 98th Oscars on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman hosted the presentation from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The broadcast began at 5:30 a.m. PT, with the remaining categories announced at 5:41 a.m. PT. The Academy distributed it through Oscars.org, Oscar.com and its digital platforms, as well as ABC’s Good Morning America, ABC News Live, Disney+, Hulu, broadcast media and an international satellite feed. Academy announcement
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The nominations recognized films released in 2025. The ceremony followed on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Official 2026 ceremony page Academy ceremony information
Who led the 2026 Oscar nominations?
Sinners led with 16 nominations, a record for the most nominations in Oscar history, according to the Associated Press. One Battle After Another followed with 13. These figures count nominations, not wins. Associated Press nominee list
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The Academy announced nominees in 24 award categories. Best Picture had 10 nominees; each of the other categories had five. For the complete category-by-category list, consult the Academy’s official 2026 ceremony page; the Associated Press also published a complete nominees list.
Who was left out, and what does “snub” mean?
“Snub” is commentary, not an official Academy designation. It describes a perceived omission: a performer, film or craft that someone expected or hoped to see nominated but did not. The word reflects an assessment of expectations, not a separate Academy decision.
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In its January 22 reaction, Tom’s Guide highlighted Chase Infiniti, Weapons and Warfare as omissions its staff considered notable. Its live coverage also raised Paul Mescal as a possible snub in the immediate aftermath of the announcement. Those are the outlet’s judgments, not an authoritative or exhaustive list, and other critics or viewers may weigh the omissions differently. Tom’s Guide live coverage Tom’s Guide snubs and surprises
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Academy members in each of 19 branches selected nominees in their respective categories. The Academy described four exceptions: nominees for Animated Feature Film, Animated Short Film, International Feature Film and Live Action Short Film were chosen by eligible members from all branches who opted in. All active Academy members could select Best Picture nominees. Nomination ballots came from members in 88 countries. Academy announcement and voting details
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The Academy stated: “All rounds of Oscars voting are conducted by secret online ballot, tabulated by the independent accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.”
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