The Academy has officially announced the complete list of nominations for the 2026 Oscars. This year’s nominees highlight a diverse selection that reflects the current landscape of modern cinema. The list includes a combination of large-scale productions and smaller, character-driven films, emphasizing the ongoing tension between prestigious filmmaking and mainstream spectacle as we move further into awards season.
The Best Picture category features ten nominees, including Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle, Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, and Train Dreams. Together, the lineup spans multiple genres and tones, ranging from historical and literary adaptations to high-energy sports drama and darker, more introspective narratives. Several of these titles appear repeatedly across major and technical categories, positioning them as early frontrunners.
In the directing race, Chloe Zhao, Josh Safdie, Paul Thomas Anderson, Joachim Trier, and Ryan Coogler earned nominations, reflecting a field split between established auteurs and filmmakers known for more experimental or character-focused work. Acting categories are similarly competitive. Leading actor nominees include Timothy Chalamet, Leonardo Di Caprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B Jordan, and Wagner Moura, while the leading actress category features Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renata Reinsve, and Emma Stone.
Supporting performance nominations highlight Benicio Del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo, Sean Penn, and Stellan Skarsgard for actor, alongside Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Teyana Taylor for actress. These categories reflect a strong emphasis on ensemble-driven storytelling across the nominated films.
Screenwriting honors are divided between original and adapted works. Original Screenplay nominees include Blue Moon, It Was Just An Accident, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. Adapted Screenplay contenders are Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, and Train Dreams, many of which also appear in Best Picture.
Technical categories further highlight repeat contenders such as Frankenstein, Sinners, Marty Supreme, and One Battle, with recognition across cinematography, production design, editing, sound, and visual effects. Animated Feature nominations include Arco, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amelie, and Zootopia 2, while international and documentary categories reflect a wide range of global and nonfiction storytelling.
Official Nominations List
- Best Picture
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle
- Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
- Achievement in Directing
- Chloe Zhao
- Josh Safdie
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Joachim Trier
- Ryan Coogler
- Actor in a Leading Role
- Timothy Chalamet
- Leonardo Di Caprio
- Ethan Hawke
- Michael B Jordan
- Wagner Moura
- Actress in a Leading Role
- Jessie Buckley
- Rose Byrne
- Kate Hudson
- Renata Reinsve
- Emma Stone
- Actor in a Supporting Role
- Benicio Del Toro
- Jacob Elordi
- Delroy Lindo
- Sean Penn
- Stellan Skarsgard
- Actress in a Supporting Role
- Elle Fanning
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
- Amy Madigan
- Wunmi Mosaku
- Teyana Taylor
- Original Screenplay
- Blue Moon
- It Was Just An Accident
- Marty Supreme
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Adapted Screenplay
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- One Battle After Another
- Train Dreams
- Casting
- Hamnet (Focus Features): Nina Gold
- Marty Supreme (A24): Jennifer Venditti
- One Battle after Another (Warner Bros.): Cassandra Kulukundis
- The Secret Agent (Neon): Gabriel Domingues
- Sinners (Warner Bros.): Francine Maisler
- Animated Feature
- Arco
- Elio
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Little Amelie
- Zootopia 2
- Production Design
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle
- Sinners
- Cinematography
- Frankenstein
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
- Costume Design
- Avatar
- Hamnet
- Frankenstein
- Sinners
- Marty Supreme
- Film Editing
- F1
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle
- Sinners
- Sentimental Value
- Makeup and Hairstyling
- Kokuho
- Frankenstein
- Sinners
- Smashing Machine
- The Ugly Stepsister
- Sound
- F1 (Apple): Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta
- Frankenstein (Netflix): Greg Chapman, Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira, Christian Cooke and Brad Zoern
- One Battle after Another (Warner Bros.): José Antonio García, Christopher Scarabosio and Tony Villaflor
- Sinners (Warner Bros.): Chris Welcker, Benjamin A. Burtt, Felipe Pacheco, Brandon Proctor and Steve Boeddeker
- Sirāt (Neon): Amanda Villavieja, Laia Casanovas and Yasmina Praderas
- Visual Effects
- Avatar: Fire and Ash (Walt Disney): Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett
- F1 (Apple): Ryan Tudhope, Nicolas Chevallier, Robert Harrington and Keith Dawson
- Jurassic World Rebirth (Universal): David Vickery, Stephen Aplin, Charmaine Chan and Neil Corbould
- The Lost Bus (Apple): Charlie Noble, David Zaretti, Russell Bowen and Brandon K. McLaughlin
- Sinners (Warner Bros.): Michael Ralla, Espen Nordahl, Guido Wolter and Donnie Dean
- Original Score
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Original Song
- Dear Me
- Golden
- I Lied To You
- Sweet Dreams Of Joy
- Train Dreams
- Documentary Feature
- The Alabama Solution
- Come See Me In The Good Light
- Mr Nobody Against Putin
- Perfect Neighbour
- Cutting Through Rocks
- International Feature
- The Secret Agent
- It Was Just An Accident
- Sentimental Value
- Sirat
- The Voice Of Hind Rajab
- Animated Short
- Butterfly
- Forever Green
- The Girl Who Cried Pearls
- Retirement Plan
- The Three Sisters
- Documentary Short
- All The Empty Rooms
- Armed Only With A Camera
- Children No More
- Perfectly A Strangeness
- The Devil Is Busy
- Live Action Short
- Butchers Stain
- A Friend Of Dorothy
- The Singers
- Two People Exchanging Saliva
- Jane Austen’s Period Drama
As anticipation grows for the ceremony, the nominations reflect a year characterized by both ambition and a sense of familiarity. While the final results are expected to ignite discussions, the current ballot provides a clear snapshot of the films and performances that are influencing the cinematic conversation in 2026.
