98th Academy Awards
| 98th Academy Awards | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Date | March 15, 2026 |
| Site | Dolby Theatre Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Conan O'Brien |
| Produced by |
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| Highlights | |
| Most nominations | Sinners (16) |
| TV in the United States | |
| Network | Broadcast: ABC Streaming: Hulu |
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States. During the gala, the AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 24 categories, honoring films released in 2025. The ceremony will be televised in the United States by ABC and streamed on Hulu.[1] Comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the show for the second consecutive time after receiving universal acclaim for hosting the previous year, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers for the third consecutive year.[1]
In related events, the Academy held its 16th Governors Awards ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom of the Ovation Hollywood complex in Hollywood on November 16, 2025.[2] The Academy Scientific and Technical Awards will be presented on April 28, 2026, in a ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.[3]
This year, Best Casting will be presented as a new category, bringing the total number of competitive Oscar categories to 24.[4]
Key dates
[edit]| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | Oscars Nominees Luncheon |
| February 26, 2026 | Final voting begins |
| March 5, 2026 | Final voting ends |
| March 15, 2026 | Ceremony |
| April 28, 2026 | Scientific and Technical Awards |
Winners and nominees
[edit]The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced on January 22, 2026, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, by actress Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman.[6][7][8]
The sixteen nominations received by Sinners are the most in Oscar history, surpassing the previous record of fourteen shared by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016).[9][10][11] It also broke the record for most Black individuals nominated for a single film at ten.[12] The film's studio, Warner Bros., earned 30 nominations, tying its own record set in 2005.[13]
Wagner Moura became the first Brazilian nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[12] At the age of 30, Timothée Chalamet became the youngest actor to earn three acting nominations since Marlon Brando.[14] At the age of 37, Emma Stone, nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress in a Leading Role, became the second-youngest person in Oscar history to reach seven career nominations (after Walt Disney).[12] Stellan Skarsgård became the first actor nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for a non-English-language international film.[12] The 40-year span between Amy Madigan's first nomination, for her supporting role in Twice in a Lifetime (1985), and her second, for Weapons, set the record for the longest gap between Oscar nominations for an actress.[15] Ruth E. Carter became the most-nominated Black woman, across any category, with her fifth nomination for Best Costume Design.[16] Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman of color nominated for Best Cinematography.[17] Chloé Zhao became the second woman, following Jane Campion, and the first woman of color to be nominated for Best Directing twice.[12] With nine nominations for Best Picture, Dede Gardner became the most nominated female producer, breaking a tie with Kathleen Kennedy.[12]
Awards
[edit]Winners will be listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[18]
Governors Awards
[edit]The Academy held its 16th annual Governors Awards ceremony on November 16, 2025, during which the following awards were presented:[2]
Academy Honorary Awards
[edit]- Debbie Allen – "A trailblazing choreographer and actor, whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres".[19]
- Tom Cruise – For his "incredible commitment to [the] filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community".[19]
- Wynn Thomas – "Production designer [who] has brought some of the most enduring films to life through a visionary eye and mastery of his craft".[19]
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
[edit]- Dolly Parton – A "beloved performer [who] exemplifies the spirit of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award through her unwavering dedication to charitable efforts".[19]
Films with multiple nominations
[edit]| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sinners |
| 13 | One Battle After Another |
| 9 | Frankenstein |
| Marty Supreme | |
| Sentimental Value | |
| 8 | Hamnet |
| 4 | Bugonia |
| F1 | |
| The Secret Agent | |
| Train Dreams | |
| 2 | Avatar: Fire and Ash |
| Blue Moon | |
| It Was Just an Accident | |
| KPop Demon Hunters | |
| Sirāt |
Ceremony information
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Beginning with this ceremony, the Academy will begin enforcing rules ensuring that all members have watched every nominated film in each category before voting in the final round.[20]
In March 2025, the Academy hired television producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, for the third year in a row, to oversee production of the 2026 ceremony, with comedian and former talk show host Conan O'Brien as host of the event for the second consecutive year. Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, long-time collaborators of O'Brien, will also return as producers for a second time; Sweeney will also serve as a writer.[1] "We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff, and Mike for the 98th Oscars," said AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer and AMPAS President Janet Yang in a press release. "[Last] year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way. Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence. It is an honor to be working with them again."[1] In response, Kapoor and Mullan stated in a press release, "We are both so honored to be returning in our roles for the 98th Oscars. We can't wait to work with Conan and his entire team as we continue to explore even more special and heartfelt opportunities to celebrate next year's nominees and the impact of film around the world."[1]
Expansion
[edit]Beginning with this ceremony, the AMPAS will present a new competitive award that will honor casting directors. The Academy Award for Best Casting is the first new Oscar category introduced since Best Animated Feature in 2001.[21] On February 8, 2024, the AMPAS announced the creation of the category, stating: "Casting directors play an essential role in filmmaking, and as the Academy evolves, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines that we recognize and celebrate." Nominees will be determined by the Casting Directors Branch within the Academy, which was established in July 2013 and totaled nearly 160 members at the time of the award's announcement.[21] A category to award achievement in casting had previously been rejected by the Academy in 1999.[22]
See also
[edit]- List of submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature
- List of submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature
- List of submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Davis, Clayton (March 17, 2025). "Conan O'Brien to Return as Oscars Host for 98th Ceremony Set for March". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b Thompson, Anne (November 17, 2025). "At the Governors Awards, Celebrating Tom Cruise While Reckoning with an Uncertain Future". IndieWire. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "2026 Scientific and Technical Awards Call for Submissions" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. June 12, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "Academy Establishes Casting Award for 98th Oscars" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. February 8, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "98th Oscars and Academy Key Dates" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Evans, Greg (January 15, 2026). "Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman to Announce 2026 Oscar Nominations Next Week". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (January 22, 2026). "Oscar Nominations 2026: 'Sinners' Dominates with 16 Nods, 'One Battle After Another' Follows with 13". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Hipes, Patrick (January 22, 2026). "Oscar Nominations: 'Sinners' Leads the Way with Record 16, 'One Battle' Next with 13 (Full List)". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Canfield, David (January 22, 2026). "'Sinners' Gets Most Oscar Nominations Ever". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Salam, Maya (January 22, 2026). "3 Films Used to Hold the Record for Oscar Nominations (Thanks to Some Quirks)". The New York Times. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (January 22, 2026). "'Sinners' Breaks All-Time Oscar Nomination Record with 16 Nods". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Davis, Clayton (January 22, 2026). "Oscars Diversity Report: 'Sinners' Ties Record for Most Black Nominees from a Single Film, Plus Milestones for Chloé Zhao, Guillermo del Toro, and More". Variety. Archived from the original on January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (January 22, 2026). "Oscars: Warner Bros. Wows with 30 Nominations as Other Major Studios Snubbed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 22, 2026). "Timothée Chalamet Becomes Youngest Male Actor to Score 3 Oscar Nominations Since Marlon Brando". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Hood, Cooper (January 22, 2026). "Amy Madigan Makes Oscars History with 'Weapons' Nomination, Breaking 55-Year-Old Record". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (January 22, 2026). "'Sinners' Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter Becomes Most-Nominated Black Woman in Oscar History". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (January 22, 2026). "'Sinners' DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw Makes Oscar History as First Woman of Color Nominated for Best Cinematography". Variety. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ a b "The 98th Academy Awards | (2026)". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b c d "The Academy to Honor Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, and Wynn Thomas at the 2025 Governors Awards" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. June 17, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (April 22, 2025). "Oscars New Voting Rule Explained: How the Academy Plans to Enforce Mandatory Viewing". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b Hammond, Pete (February 8, 2024). "Motion Picture Academy Creates Casting Category, First New Competitive Oscar Since 2001". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Conradt, Stacy (February 18, 2010). "10 Bygone (or Rejected) Academy Awards Categories". Mental Floss. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Academy Awards official website
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences official website
- Oscars Channel at YouTube (run by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)
Other resources
