Oscars 2026: Full List of Nominees Revealed

Once again, the film world turns its attention to the annual parade of anticipation and nerves as the Academy unveils its latest roll call of hopefuls. The 2026 nominations have landed, and with them, a fresh batch of names preparing for either a triumphant walk to the stage or a gracious smile for the cameras. The line-up this year is a blend of the familiar and the unexpected, with a few eyebrow-raising inclusions and notable omissions sure to fuel debate until the envelopes are opened.

Best Picture sees a diverse field, with titles such as Sinners, Hamnet, and Frankenstein rubbing shoulders with the likes of Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value. Rounding out the category are One Battle After Another, Bugonia, F1, The Secret Agent, and Train Dreams—a collection that spans genres and moods, from sweeping drama to high-octane spectacle.

Directing and Acting: Familiar Faces, Fresh Surprises

In the directing stakes, Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Chloé Zhao (Hamnet), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), and Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme) are all in the running. The acting categories, as ever, are a mix of established stars and rising talent. Michael B Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura are up for leading actor, while Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, and Kate Hudson compete for leading actress.

Supporting roles bring their own intrigue: Teyana Taylor, Amy Madigan, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Wunmi Mosaku, and Elle Fanning are recognised among the women, with Stellan Skarsgård, Jacob Elordi, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Delroy Lindo making the cut for the men.

Screenplays, Animation, and Technical Craft

Original screenplay nods go to Sinners, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, It Was Just An Accident, and Blue Moon. Adapted scripts in contention include One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Train Dreams, Frankenstein, and Bugonia. Casting directors for Hamnet, Sinners, The Secret Agent, One Battle After Another, and Marty Supreme are also up for recognition.

Animated feature is a lively field, with Arco, Zootopia 2, KPOP Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or The Character of Rain, and Elio all in the mix. On the technical side, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, and Sinners are all cited for production design, while cinematography, costume, editing, makeup, sound, and visual effects categories feature a familiar rotation of this year’s most prominent titles.

Music, Documentaries, and International Contenders

Original score nominations are shared between Sinners, One Battle After Another, Hamnet, and Frankenstein. For original song, the shortlist includes “Golden” (KPOP Demon Hunters), “I Lied To You” (Sinners), “Train Dreams” (Train Dreams), “Dear Me” (Diane Warren: Relentless), and “Sweet Dreams of Joy” (Vivia Verdi!).

Documentary feature is represented by The Alabama Solution, Come See Me in the Good Light, Cutting Through Rocks, Mr. Nobody Against Putin, and The Perfect Neighbor. The international feature category includes The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sirāt, It Was Just An Accident, and The Voice of Hind Rajab.

Short Films and Final Thoughts

Short-form storytelling is well represented, with animated, documentary, and live action shorts such as Butterfly, Forevergreen, The Girl Who Cried Pearls, Retirement Plan, The Three Sisters, All the Empty Rooms, Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud, Sirāt, It Was Just An Accident, The Voice of Hind Rajab, Butcher's Stain, A Friend of Dorothy, Jane Austen's Period Drama, The Singers, and Two People Exchanging Saliva all making the cut.

For those keen to delve deeper into the stories behind the nominations, a newsletter promises curated analysis, scene breakdowns, and a look at how this year’s contenders stack up against the Academy’s storied past.