98th Academy Awards Nominees Announced Ahead of Ceremony

The 98th Academy Awards nominees have been unveiled ahead of the ceremony scheduled to take place in Hollywood on March 15, 2026. The horror film "Sinner" has set a record with 16 nominations, surpassing previous contenders like "Frankenstein" and "Marti Suprem," which received 13 nominations each.

In the Best Picture category, nominees include "Bugonia," "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marti Suprem," and "On Battle." The Best Director nominations feature Paul Thomas Anderson for "On Battle," Ryan Coogler for "Sinner," Josh Safdie for "Marti Suprem," Joachim Trier for "Sentiment Valu," and Chloe Zhao for "Hamnet." In acting categories, Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio are nominated for Best Actor, while Jessi Buckley and Rose Byrne are among the nominees for Best Actress. The Best Supporting Actor category includes Benicio del Toro and Jacob Elordi, while the Best Supporting Actress category features Wunmi Mosaku and Teyana Taylor.

The Best International Feature Film includes entries from Brazil, Norway, Spain, and Tunisia.