Excitement builds after the January 22, 2026, reveal of the 98th Oscars nominations, where Sinners by Ryan Coogler scored a whopping 16 mentions, topping Best Picture contenders. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another secured 13, fueling epic showdowns. Viewers tune in March 15 for the live broadcast.
Best Picture Race Leaders
Diverse tales from comedy to horror define this competitive field.
- Bugonia: Lanthimos’ quirky hit.
- F1: Adrenaline-fueled speed saga.
- Frankenstein: Del Toro’s dark vision.
- Hamnet: Zhao’s poignant biopic.
- Marty Supreme: Chalamet shines bright.
- One Battle After Another: Anderson’s triumph.
- The Secret Agent: Tense spy drama.
- Sentimental Value: Heartfelt favorite.
- Sinners: Nods galore.
Standout Performances
Talent across films grabs attention in acting slots.
Leading Actor:
- Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
- Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another)
- Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon)
- Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
- Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
Leading Actress:
- Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
- Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
- Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue)
- Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value)
- Emma Stone (Bugonia)
Supporting Actor:
- Benicio del Toro (One Battle After Another)
- Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein)
- Delroy Lindo (Sinners)
- Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
- Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
Supporting Actress:
- Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value)
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value)
- Amy Madigan (Weapons)
- Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners)
- Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Beyond the Spotlight
Craft categories reward innovation, with Sinners excelling in visuals and audio.
Director hopefuls: Coogler, Anderson, Zhao. Animation gems include Zootopia 2, Elio. Global picks like Sirât vie internationally. Voting closes March 5.
