The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are officially underway, marking one of the most anticipated moments of the Hollywood awards season.
Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the nominees live on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 8:30 a.m. ET, revealing contenders across film, acting and technical categories.
This year introduces a historic addition to the Oscars lineup with the debut of the Best Casting category, recognizing the creative teams behind ensemble performances.
A total of 201 films were eligible for Best Picture consideration in 2026, but only 10 titles earned nominations in the Academy's top category.
Conan O'Brien will return to host the Academy Awards, which will air live on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and stream simultaneously on Hulu.
Beginning in 2029, the Oscars broadcast will transition from network television to YouTube, aiming to reach a broader global audience.
Among the acting nominees, Benicio del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo, Sean Penn and Stellan Skarsgård earned nods for Best Supporting Actor.
The Best Supporting Actress category includes Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku and Teyana Taylor.
Several films, including One Battle After Another, Sinners, Frankenstein and Sentimental Value, appeared multiple times across major categories.
The list of nominees will continue to update live as announcements are made, with fans and industry insiders reacting in real time.
Winners will be revealed during the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony in March, celebrating the year's most outstanding cinematic achievements.