The 2026 Oscars: A Historic Moment for 'Sinners' and Rising Stars Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne
In an exciting turn of events, the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been unveiled, showcasing the achievements of Australian actors Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne. Both talented performers have received prestigious nods, while the standout gothic vampire movie, 'Sinners,' has shattered records by securing a remarkable total of 16 nominations.
Announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Byrne is recognized as a leading actress for her role in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' while Elordi is highlighted for his supporting performance in 'Frankenstein.' However, it’s 'Sinners' that has truly captured the spotlight, earning accolades in major categories such as Best Picture, Cinematography, and Screenplay.
The announcement was made live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, California, with actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman taking the stage to present the nominations.
When Will the 2026 Oscars Take Place?
Mark your calendars! The 98th Academy Awards will occur on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. For those tuning in from Australia, the ceremony will kick off around 11:00 AM AEDT on March 16.
Nominations Breakdown:
Best Picture:
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Best Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson for 'One Battle After Another'
- Ryan Coogler for 'Sinners'
- Josh Safdie for 'Marty Supreme'
- Joachim Trier for 'Sentimental Value'
- Chloé Zhao for 'Hamnet'
Best Leading Actor:
- Timothée Chalamet in 'Marty Supreme'
- Leonardo DiCaprio in 'One Battle After Another'
- Ethan Hawke in 'Blue Moon'
- Michael B. Jordan in 'Sinners'
- Wagner Moura in 'The Secret Agent'
Best Leading Actress:
- Jessie Buckley in 'Hamnet'
- Rose Byrne in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'
- Kate Hudson in 'Song Sung Blue'
- Renate Reinsve in 'Sentimental Value'
- Emma Stone in 'Bugonia'
Best Supporting Actor:
- Benicio Del Toro in 'One Battle After Another'
- Jacob Elordi in 'Frankenstein'
- Delroy Lindo in 'Sinners'
- Sean Penn in 'One Battle After Another'
- Stellan Skarsgård in 'Sentimental Value'
Best Supporting Actress:
- Elle Fanning in 'Sentimental Value'
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in 'Sentimental Value'
- Amy Madigan in 'Weapons'
- Wunmi Mosaku in 'Sinners'
- Teyana Taylor in 'One Battle After Another'
Best Animated Feature Film:
- Arco
- Elio
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
- Zootopia 2
Cinematography:
- 'Frankenstein'
- 'Marty Supreme'
- 'One Battle After Another'
- 'Sinners'
- 'Train Dreams'
Costume Design:
- 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
- 'Frankenstein'
- 'Hamnet'
- 'Sinners'
Best Documentary Feature Film:
- 'The Alabama Solution'
- 'Come See Me in the Good Light'
- 'Cutting Through Rocks'
- 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'
- 'The Perfect Neighbor'
Best Documentary Short Film:
- 'All the Empty Rooms'
- 'Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud'
- 'Children No More: Were and Are Gone'
- 'The Devil Is Busy'
- 'Perfectly a Strangeness'
Film Editing:
- 'F1'
- 'Marty Supreme'
- 'One Battle After Another'
- 'Sentimental Value'
- 'Sinners'
International Feature Film:
- Brazil: 'The Secret Agent'
- France: 'It Was Just an Accident'
- Norway: 'Sentimental Value'
- Spain: 'Sirāt'
- Tunisia: 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'
Makeup and Hairstyling:
- 'Frankenstein'
- 'Kokuho'
- 'Sinners'
- 'The Smashing Machine'
- 'The Ugly Stepsister'
Original Music Score:
- 'Bugonia'
- 'Frankenstein'
- 'Hamnet'
- 'One Battle After Another'
- 'Sinners'
Original Song:
- 'Dear Me' by Diane Warren: 'Relentless'
- 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters'
- 'I Lied to You' from 'Sinners'
- 'Sweet Dreams of Joy' from 'Viva Verdi!'
- 'Train Dreams' from 'Train Dreams'
Production Design:
- 'Frankenstein'
- 'Hamnet'
- 'Marty Supreme'
- 'One Battle After Another'
- 'Sinners'
Short Film (Animated):
- 'Butterfly'
- 'Forever Green'
- 'The Girl Who Cried Pearls'
- 'Retirement Plan'
- 'The Three Sisters'
Short Film (Live Action):
- 'Butcher's Stain'
- 'A Friend of Dorothy'
- 'Jane Austen's Period Drama'
- 'The Singers'
- 'Two People Exchanging Saliva'
Sound:
- 'F1'
- 'Frankenstein'
- 'One Battle After Another'
- 'Sinners'
- 'Sirāt'
Visual Effects:
- 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
- 'F1'
- 'Jurassic World Rebirth'
- 'The Lost Bus'
- 'Sinners'
Adapted Screenplay:
- 'Bugonia'
- 'Frankenstein'
- 'Hamnet'
- 'One Battle After Another'
- 'Train Dreams'
Original Screenplay:
- 'Blue Moon'
- 'It Was Just an Accident'
- 'Marty Supreme'
- 'Sentimental Value'
- 'Sinners'
Casting:
- 'Hamnet'
- 'Marty Supreme'
- 'The Secret Agent'
- 'Sinners'.
