Countdown to the Oscars: Nominations Announcement and Top Contenders Revealed
The 98th annual Oscars nominations are set to be unveiled, marking the countdown to Hollywood's prestigious awards ceremony. The nominations will cover all 24 categories, including the newly introduced Best Casting category, and will be announced live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. Top contenders like "One Battle After Another," "Hamnet," and "Sinners" are expected to receive nods, with actors like Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, and Leonardo DiCaprio vying for recognition.
Following his Golden Globe win, Timothée Chalamet is a strong contender for his role in "Marty Supreme," while Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio are also in the running for their performances in "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another," respectively. On the female front, Jessie Buckley, the Golden Globe winner for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, is a frontrunner for her portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in "Hamnet." Other potential nominees include Rose Byrne, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, and Chase Infiniti.
The Oscars nominations announcement will be broadcast on January 22 at 8:30 a.m. ET/7:30 a.m. CT/5:30 a.m. PT. Viewers can catch the live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and various digital platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. The announcement will also be featured on ABC's "Good Morning America" and available for streaming on ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu. The nominees for Best Picture will be among the 10 nominees, while other categories will have five nominees each.
The Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15 and will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on Hulu. Conan O'Brien will return as the host for the 2026 Oscars, marking his second consecutive year in the role. Stay tuned to see which films and talents make the final cut for the prestigious awards show.