# Oscars 2026: Complete List of Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards

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Published: 2026-01-23  
Updated: 2026-01-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The **98th Academy Awards** have unveiled their nominees, and the buzz is electric! This year’s ceremony promises historic moments, with **Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”** making Oscar history by securing a record-breaking **16 nominations**—surpassing classics like *Titanic* (1997) and *La La Land* (2016), which earned 14 each.

The awards ceremony takes place **March 15, 2026**, at the iconic **Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles**. Until then, film enthusiasts worldwide will debate who deserves to take home the coveted golden statuette.

## Historic Nomination Record

**“Sinners” leads the pack** with an unprecedented 16 nominations across multiple categories, cementing its place in Academy Awards history. According to the [official Oscars website](https://www.oscars.org), this achievement marks a new milestone for recognition in a single year.

## Oscars 2026: Major Categories

| **Category** | **Number of Nominees** | **Notable Entries** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Best Picture** | 10 films | Sinners, Hamnet, Marty Supreme |
| **Best Director** | 5 directors | Ryan Coogler, Chloe Zhao, Josh Safdie |
| **Best Actor** | 5 actors | Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan |
| **Best Actress** | 5 actresses | Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve |

## Best Picture Nominees

The prestigious **Best Picture** category features 10 compelling films:

- **Bugonia**
- **F1**
- **Frankenstein**
- **Hamnet**
- **Marty Supreme**
- **One Battle After Another**
- **The Secret Agent**
- **Sentimental Value**
- **Sinners**
- **Train Dreams**

## Best Director Contenders

Five visionary filmmakers compete for directing honors:

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1314.png)

- **Chloe Zhao** for *Hamnet*
- **Josh Safdie** for *Marty Supreme*
- **Paul Thomas Anderson** for *One Battle After Another*
- **Joachim Trier** for *Sentimental Value*
- **Ryan Coogler** for *Sinners*

## Acting Categories

### Best Actor

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1315-1024x683.png)

- **Timothée Chalamet** (*Marty Supreme*)
- **Leonardo DiCaprio** (*One Battle After Another*)
- **Ethan Hawke** (*Blue Moon*)
- **Michael B. Jordan** (*Sinners*)
- **Wagner Moura** (*The Secret Agent*)

### Best Actress

- **Jessie Buckley** (*Hamnet*)
- **Rose Byrne** (*If I Had Legs I’d Kick You*)
- **Kate Hudson** (*Song Sung Blue*)
- **Renate Reinsve** (*Sentimental Value*)
- **Emma Stone** (*Bugonia*)

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1316-1024x683.png)

### Best Supporting Actor

- **Benicio del Toro** (*One Battle After Another*)
- **Jacob Elordi** (*Frankenstein*)
- **Delroy Lindo** (*Sinners*)
- **Sean Penn** (*One Battle After Another*)
- **Stellan Skarsgård** (*Sentimental Value*)

### Best Supporting Actress

- **Elle Fanning** (*Sentimental Value*)
- **Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas** (*Sentimental Value*)
- **Amy Madigan** (*Weapons*)
- **Wunmi Mosaku** (*Sinners*)
- **Teyana Taylor** (*One Battle After Another*)

## International Recognition

**Best International Feature Film** showcases global cinema:

- *The Secret Agent* (Brazil)
- *It Was Just an Accident* (France)
- *Sentimental Value* (Norway)
- *Sirat* (Spain)
- *The Voice of Hind Rajab* (Tunisia)

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## Technical Excellence

Categories honoring craftsmanship include **Best Cinematography**, **Best Sound**, **Best Editing**, and **Best Original Song**, with “Sinners” dominating multiple technical categories.

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## FAQs

### **Q: When and where will the 2026 Oscars ceremony take place?**  

A: The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

### **Q: Which film received the most Oscar nominations in 2026?**  

A: “Sinners” directed by Ryan Coogler made history with a record-breaking 16 nominations, surpassing previous records.