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Oscars 2026: Nominations, Contenders, and the Road to the Gold

Oscars 2026: Nominations, Contenders, and the Road to the Gold
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March 16, 2026

Time to roll out the red carpet as the 98th Academy Awards return to LA’s Dolby Theatre, honoring the standout movies and performances of the past year.

Looking back at the best films of 2025, the race is wide open. The nominations were announced early in the year, with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners making history by earning 16 nods, including Best Picture. Other notable contenders include Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia, among many others. As with every Oscars year, only one title per category can claim the coveted gold statues.

Below is the full slate of categories and nominees for the 2026 ceremony. This page will be updated live as winners are announced, with the victors shown in bold as they’re revealed, so refresh to follow the results.

Best Supporting Actress

Best Animated Feature

Best Animated Short

Best Costume Design

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Best Casting

Best Live Action Short

Best Supporting Actor

Best Adapted Screenplay

Best Original Screenplay

Best Production Design

Best Visual Effects

Best Documentary Short

Best Documentary Feature

Best Original Score

Best Sound

Best Editing

Best Cinematography

Best International Feature

Best Original Song

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Director

Best Picture

For more from the world of cinema, explore upcoming streaming releases, films hitting cineplexes, and our 2026 movie release calendar.

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