The 98th Academy Awards Ceremony
Comedian Conan O'Brien will host the 98th Oscars, scheduled for March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony will honor nominees across various categories, including both feature films and documentaries. A slate of notable actors is set to present awards, including:
- Demi Moore
- Javier Bardem
- Chris Evans
- Chase Infinity
- Maya Rudolph
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Mikey Madison
- Adrien Brody
- Kieran Culkin
- Zoe Saldana
Nominated Films
Among the films receiving nominations are:
- The Sinners
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Train of Dreams
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Bugonia
- Marty Supreme
- F1
- One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler's 'The Sinners' leads with a record-breaking 16 nominations. Produced on a $100 million budget, the film has grossed $365 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' made for $120 million but earning only $144 thousand, received 9 nominations.
The nomination counts for other major contenders are as follows:
- Hamnet - 8 nominations
- Train of Dreams - 3 nominations
- The Secret Agent - 4 nominations
- Sentimental Value - 9 nominations
- Bugonia - 4 nominations
- Marty Supreme - 9 nominations
- F1 - 4 nominations
- One Battle After Another - 12 nominations
Notably, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk appears in the film 'Unbreakable,' which is nominated for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. However, Ukrainian documentaries, including '2000 Meters to Andriivka' and 'I Died in Irpin,' did not make the shortlist this year. The Oscars often reflect global cinematic trends, and this year's nominations highlight both major studio productions and international stories.
In the Best Documentary Feature category, the Danish-Czech co-production 'Mr. Nobody vs. Putin,' which examines propaganda in Russian schools, is nominated. The Best Animated Feature nominees include 'Three Sisters' by Russian director Konstantin Bronzit.
Key races include the Best Director category, with nominees:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Ryan Coogler
- Josh Safdie
- Joachim Trier
- Chloe Zhao
Nominees for Best Actress are:
- Jessie Buckley
- Rose Byrne
- Kate Hudson
- Renate Reinsve
- Emma Stone
The contenders for Best Actor include:
- Timothee Chalamet
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Ethan Hawke
- Michael B. Jordan
- Wagner Moura
The Oscars promise to be an event filled with memorable moments and emotions, celebrating the finest achievements in world cinema. - Nataliya Sokyrchuk, 'Glavcom'
As one of the film industry's most prestigious events, this year's Oscars are poised to spotlight not only cinematic excellence but also significant social themes, such as educational propaganda. The diverse range of nominated genres and approaches reflects the current landscape of filmmaking and will undoubtedly influence the industry's future direction.