Oscar nominations 2026
Definition
The official list of candidates nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for awards at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled for March 15, 2026, recognizing excellence in filmmaking from the 2025 eligibility period.
A highly anticipated annual announcement, set for January 22, 2026, that sparks debates, predictions, and career-defining moments across Hollywood, often preceded by shortlists in categories like International Feature and Animated Short.
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The Oscar nominations 2026 are dropping next week, turning every group chat into a heated prediction battleground.
My uncle swears his homemade short film is a lock for the Oscar nominations 2026—spoiler: it's just his vacation footage set to elevator music.
While waiting for the Oscar nominations 2026, I accidentally nominated my coffee spill for Best Visual Effects.
Hollywood's crystal ball gazers are betting big on 'One Battle After Another' sweeping the Oscar nominations 2026.