The awards season kicked off earlier this month, and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards have begun to emerge. After Sinners, One Battle After Another, Hamnet, and other productions were recognized at the Golden Globes, cinema fans have already shared their predictions on who will win big at the upcoming ceremony. But first, the nominees need to be announced!
The 2026 Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Below, Hollywood Life is keeping you updated on the 2026 Oscar nominations as we await the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to reveal its nominees.
How to Watch the 2026 Oscar Nominations
The nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards will be livestreamed on January 22 at 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET.
Who Will Win Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars?
Most predictions indicate either Sinners or One Battle After Another, with the latter having won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy.
Do the Golden Globes Predict the Oscar Winners?
No, not always. It’s important to understand that the Golden Globe Awards do not consistently predict Oscar winners. However, during nearly every awards season, actors, filmmakers, artists, and films that receive the most nominations and/or wins tend to secure an Academy Award.
Last year’s awards season included some surprises. Among the biggest was when Anora star Mikey Madison won the Oscar for Best Actress over Demi Moore, who had won the Golden Globe for her performance in The Substance. Many expected Demi to win her first Academy Award.
Both Mikey and Demi publicly praised each other leading up to and following the 2025 Oscars. During her acceptance speech, Mikey expressed that her win felt “very surreal.”
“I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far away from me. So to be here today is really incredible,” said the Scream star. “I also want to recognize the thoughtful, intelligent, beautiful work of my fellow nominees. I’m honored to be recognized alongside all of you. This is a dream come true.”
Oscars 2026 Nominees List
At the time of publication, the nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards have not yet been announced. Check back on January 22 after 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT to find out which productions, actors, filmmakers, and other artists received nominations for an Oscar.
