Oscars 2026: Full List of Nominees and Historic Firsts Revealed
The 2026 Oscar nominations are out, with Sinners smashing records at 16 nods and a brand-new Best Casting category making its debut. See which films and stars are leading the race ahead of this year’s ceremony.
The Academy has unveiled the complete list of nominees for the 2026 Oscars, and this year’s lineup is already making history. Sinners, the horror film directed by Ryan Coogler, has set a new benchmark with 16 nominations—more than any other movie in the history of the Academy Awards. The competition is fierce, with One Battle After Another earning 13 nods, while Frankenstein and Sentimental Value each picked up nine. Hamnet follows closely with eight nominations. This year also marks a significant milestone, as the Oscars introduce the Best Casting category for the first time in over twenty years.
Major Contenders and New Milestones
As anticipation builds for the ceremony, movie fans are eager to see which titles will take home the top honors. The Best Picture race features a diverse slate: Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, and Train Dreams are all in the running. The Best Director field is equally competitive, with Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), and Chloé Zhao (Hamnet) vying for the coveted award.
In the acting categories, Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio ( One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B. Jordan ( Sinners), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) are up for Best Actor. The Best Actress nominees include Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), and Emma Stone (Bugonia).
Spotlight on Supporting Roles and Screenplays
The supporting categories are packed with talent. Benicio del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Delroy Lindo (Sinners), Sean Penn (One Battle After Another), and Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) are all recognized for Best Supporting Actor. For Best Supporting Actress, the nominees are Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), and Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another).
Original and adapted screenplays are also in the spotlight. Blue Moon, It Was Just an Accident, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Sinners are up for Best Original Screenplay. The Best Adapted Screenplay contenders are Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, and Train Dreams.
Introducing Best Casting and More Categories
This year’s Oscars break new ground with the addition of Best Casting. The inaugural nominees are Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, and Sinners. The ceremony will also honor achievements in Animated Feature, Production Design, Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, Visual Effects, Original Score, Original Song, Documentary Feature, International Feature, Animated Short, Documentary Short, and Live-Action Short, with each category featuring a strong lineup of contenders.
The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony is set for Sunday, March 15, promising an unforgettable night for the film industry and movie lovers everywhere.