Oscars 2026: See the Complete List of This Year’s Nominees

With awards season in full swing, the Academy has officially unveiled the nominees for the 2026 Oscars, celebrating the artists and visionaries who shaped the past year in film. From acclaimed blockbusters to indie gems, the list features a mix of familiar faces and fresh talent, all vying for Hollywood ’s highest honors. Here’s a breakdown of every category and the contenders hoping to take home gold this year.

Best Picture and Directing: The Year’s Top Contenders

Leading the charge for Best Picture are ten films that captured audiences and critics alike: Sinners, Hamnet, Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, One Battle After Another, Bugonia, F1, The Secret Agent, and Train Dreams. Each title brought something unique to the screen, from sweeping epics to intimate dramas.

In the directing category, the Academy recognized Ryan Coogler for Sinners, Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another, Chloé Zhao for Hamnet, Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value, and Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme. These filmmakers delivered bold visions and unforgettable storytelling, setting the tone for this year’s ceremony.

Acting Nominations: Leading and Supporting Roles

The competition for leading actor is fierce, with Michael B Jordan ( Sinners), Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio ( One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) all earning nods. On the leading actress side, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Emma Stone (Bugonia), and Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue) are in the spotlight.

Supporting performances also shine this year. Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), and Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value) are up for supporting actress. For supporting actor, the nominees are Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another), Sean Penn (One Battle After Another), and Delroy Lindo (Sinners).

Screenplay, Animation, and Technical Achievements

Original screenplay contenders include Sinners, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, It Was Just An Accident, and Blue Moon. Adapted screenplay nominees are One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Train Dreams, Frankenstein, and Bugonia. The casting category features Hamnet, Sinners, The Secret Agent, One Battle After Another, and Marty Supreme.

Animated feature films in the running are Arco, Zootopia 2, KPOP Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or The Character of Rain, and Elio. Technical categories like production design, cinematography, costume design, film editing, makeup and hairstyling, sound, and visual effects see a wide range of films competing, including Frankenstein, Sinners, F1, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Jurassic World Rebirth.

Music, Documentary, and International Features

For original score, the nominees are Sinners, One Battle After Another, Hamnet, and Frankenstein. Original song contenders include “Golden” from KPOP Demon Hunters, “I Lied To You” from Sinners, “Train Dreams” from Train Dreams, “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless, and “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from Vivia Verdi!

Documentary feature nominees are The Alabama Solution, Come See Me in the Good Light, Cutting Through Rocks, Mr. Nobody Against Putin, and The Perfect Neighbor. International feature films include The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sirāt, It Was Just An Accident, and The Voice of Hind Rajab. The Academy also recognized outstanding work in animated short, documentary short, and live action short categories, rounding out a diverse and competitive field for 2026.

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