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Awards Season: The Oscars
Brief
Tracking the Oscars season: nomination and ceremony announcement dates, the official list of nominees and winners. Not needed: bookmaker predictions, "who should win" roundups.
Description
This year's ceremony reflected a broader, gradual evolution in what the industry formally recognizes as craft, alongside a notable strengthening of genre films as serious awards contenders rather than being confined to technical categories.
Ceremony and Nominations
The 98th Academy Awards were held March 15, 2026, honoring 2025 films; nominations were announced January 22, 2026. Conan O'Brien hosted for a second consecutive year.
Major Winners
"One Battle After Another" led with six wins, including Best Picture and the inaugural Best Casting award. "Sinners" set the record for most nominations in Academy history with 16, winning four Oscars including Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler) and Actor in a Leading Role (Michael B. Jordan).