The much-anticipated 2026 Oscars nominations were revealed Thursday morning by Lewis Pullman, who starred in The Testament of Ann Lee, and The Color Purple star Danielle Brooks. Ryan Coogler's Sinners led all films with 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
Sinners broke the 14-nomination mark set by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land. Along with best picture, Coogler was nominated for best director and best screenplay, and star Michael B. Jordan was rewarded with his first Oscar nomination for best actor. 5:10 Hailee Steinfeld shocked at "how sticky the blood was" while shooting Sinners Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another came in second with 13 nominations. Four of its actors - Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn - were nominated. Story continues below advertisement Ten films are nominated for best picture, as read by presenters Brooks and Pullman: Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners and Train Dreams.
The Oscars also announced that they're making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026. The new prize for achievement in casting will be part of the 98th Academy Awards in March.
That brings the total award count to 24 for the Oscars broadcast, where statuettes for best picture and best actor and actress will be among the others awarded.
Conan O'Brien is slated to host the 98th Oscars for the second year in a row, taking place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre, with a live television broadcast beginning at 7 p.m. ET. More on Entertainment More videos Green Day targets ICE, Stephen Miller with lyric change before Super Bowl Firerose accuses ex-husband Billy Ray Cyrus of abuse, posts alleged audio Brooklyn Beckham's family feud explained after he releases scathing statement Prince Harry takes stand, denies having 'leaky' social circle in Daily Mail trial New Brunswick musician Matt Andersen discusses music and crossing the U.S. border Cow demonstrates chimpanzee-like use of tool Fun Science: How antacids work "This b**** knows something": Taylor Swift texts to Blake Lively on Justin Baldoni revealed Find the complete list of the 2026 Oscar nominees in all the major categories below. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. -Best PictureFrankensteinHamnetThe Secret AgentSentimental ValueSinnersBugoniaMarty SupremeF1Train DreamsOne Battle After AnotherActor in a Leading RoleMichael B. Jordan, SinnersWagner Moura, The Secret AgentTimothée Chalamet, Marty SupremeLeonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After AnotherEthan Hawke, Blue Moon Story continues below advertisement Actress in a Leading RoleJessie Buckley, HamnetRenate Reinsve, Sentimental ValueRose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick YouKate Hudson, Song Sung BlueEmma Stone, BugoniaActor in a Supporting RoleBenicio Del Toro, One Battle After AnotherJacob Elordi, FrankensteinDelroy Lindo, SinnersSean Penn, One Battle After AnotherStellan Skarsgard, Sentimental ValueActress in a Supporting RoleWunmi Mosaku, SinnersElle Fanning, Sentimental ValueInga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental ValueAmy Madigan, WeaponsTeyana Taylor, One Battle After AnotherDirectingChloé Zhao, HamnetJosh Safdie, Marty SupremePaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherJoachim Trier, Sentimental ValueRyan Coogler, SinnersCinematographyFrankensteinMarty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherSinnersTrain DreamsWriting (Adapted Screenplay)BugoniaFrankensteinHamnetOne Battle After AnotherTrain DreamsWriting (Original Screenplay)Blue MoonIt Was Just An AccidentMarty SupremeSentimental ValueSinners Story continues below advertisement Film EditingF1Marty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherSinnersSentimental Value Trending Now Trump announces Greenland 'framework' with NATO for 'a future deal' Green Day targets ICE, Stephen Miller with lyric change before Super Bowl International Feature FilmThe Secret Agent, BrazilSentimental Value, NorwayIt Was Just An Accident, FranceSirāt, SpainThe Voice of Hind Rajab, TunisiaAnimated Feature FilmArcoElioKpop Demon HuntersLittle Amélie or The Character of RainZootopia 2Animated Short FilmButterflyForevergreenThe Girl Who Cried PearlsRetirement PlanThe Three SistersLive-Action Short FilmButcher's StainA Friend of Dorothy Jane Austen's Period DramaThe SingersTwo People Exchanging SalivaMusic (Original Song)Diane Warren: Relentless - Dear Me by Diane WarrenKPop Demon Hunters - Golden by Huntr/xSinners - I Lied to You by Miles CatonViva Verdi! - Sweet Dreams of Joy by Nicholas PikeTrain Dreams - Train Dreams by Nick CaveMusic (Original Score)Alexandre Desplat, FrankensteinLudwig Göransson, SinnersJonny Greenwood, One Ba