Australian Nominees at the 2026 Oscars: A Recap of the Night's Highlights
Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi were among the Australians who were nominated for Academy Awards this year but did not win. The ceremony saw Michael B Jordan receive a standing ovation for his performance in Sinners. Despite the honor of being nominated, Byrne and Elordi did not take home the awards they were up for. Fiona Crombie and Guido Wolter were also nominated but did not win in their respective categories. Nick Cave was another Australian nominee who did not win, with the Best Original Song award going to KPop Demon Hunters. The ceremony featured a historic win for KPop Demon Hunters, which won Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song. The night was filled with memorable moments, including Nicole Kidman presenting the Best Picture award to One Battle After Another, which won six Oscars in total. Michael B Jordan's win for Best Actor in Sinners was a highlight of the evening, with the film winning four out of its 16 nominations. The 98th Academy Awards were hosted by Conan O'Brien, who delivered a strong monologue and kept the audience entertained throughout the night. The ceremony also featured the first-ever Academy Award for casting, which was presented to Cassandra Kulukundis for One Battle After Another. The in-memoriam segment paid tribute to industry legends, including Rob Reiner, Catherine O'Hara, and Diane Keaton. Overall, the 2026 Oscars were a night of celebration and recognition for the talented individuals in the film industry.