Academy Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed Across All Categories
Hollywood's biggest night takes shape as the Academy unveils its complete roster of contenders, featuring surprise inclusions and notable snubs that will fuel awards season debates.
Awards season officially kicks into high gear as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences drops its full slate of 2026 nominees. The announcement brings the usual mix of expected frontrunners and shocking omissions that will dominate industry conversations through March.
This year's race promises fierce competition across every major category. Some films already appear positioned for multiple wins, while others face uphill battles despite strong critical reception.
Top Film Contenders Battle for Gold
The Best Picture race features ten diverse titles spanning multiple genres. 'Sinners' leads the pack with nominations across acting, directing, and technical categories. 'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' also secured multiple nods, positioning themselves as serious contenders.
'Marty Supreme' rounds out the top tier alongside 'Frankenstein' and 'Sentimental Value.' The remaining slots went to 'Bugonia,' 'F1,' 'The Secret Agent,' and 'Train Dreams.'
Acting Categories Showcase Star Power
Michael B. Jordan earned recognition for 'Sinners' in the leading actor category. He faces competition from Timothée Chalamet ('Marty Supreme'), Leonardo DiCaprio ('One Battle After Another'), Ethan Hawke ('Blue Moon'), and Wagner Moura ('The Secret Agent').
The leading actress field includes 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').
Supporting categories feature strong performances across the board. 'Sentimental Value' placed three actors in supporting roles, while 'One Battle After Another' secured two supporting actor nominations.
Technical Excellence Recognized
Behind-the-camera talent received widespread recognition. Ryan Coogler ('Sinners'), Paul Thomas Anderson ('One Battle After Another'), and Chloé Zhao ('Hamnet') headline the directing category alongside Joachim Trier and Josh Safdie.
Technical categories showcase the year's most ambitious productions. 'F1' dominated sound and visual effects nominations, while period pieces like 'Hamnet' and 'Frankenstein' earned recognition for production design and costume work.
The music categories feature original songs from animated features and dramas alike. Documentary and international film categories highlight global storytelling, with several titles crossing over between short and feature-length recognition.