Summary:
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The 98th Academy Awards nominations include ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ leading with 16 and 13 nods respectively.
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‘Wicked: For Good’ received no nominations, while F1 joins a lineup dominated by prestige dramas and director-driven projects.
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Acting categories are competitive, with diverse contenders and the newer Achievement in Casting category making an impact on nominations.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, with Sinners leading all films with a record-setting 16 nominations.
One Battle After Another followed closely with 13 nominations, positioning both films as major contenders ahead of the ceremony, which will be held on March 15.
‘SINNERS’ and ‘ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER’ will be re-released in theaters on Friday to celebrate their expected Oscar nominations. pic.twitter.com/wiTbUZ17ID
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 21, 2026
The Best Picture lineup includes Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, and Train Dreams. Among the notable inclusions was F1, which joined a field largely composed of prestige dramas and director-driven projects.
In contrast, Wicked: For Good did not receive any nominations. The film follows last year’s Wicked, which earned 10 nominations and won two Oscars.
‘Wicked: For Good’ received 0 nominations for this year’s #Oscars. pic.twitter.com/hdWu0ewcck
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 22, 2026
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Acting categories reflected a competitive year, with multiple high-profile contenders earning nominations across lead and supporting races. The Academy’s newer Achievement in Casting category also contributed to overall nomination totals, marking its growing role in awards recognition.
The nominations continue a recent trend of concentrated support among a smaller group of films, with international and independent titles maintaining a presence across several categories.
The Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu, hosted by Conan O’Brien.
