2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards

Riley Calderon

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The anticipation builds for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards nominations, set to be announced Thursday morning at 8:30 AM EST. Hosted by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, the nominations will reveal potential contenders for this prestigious event.

2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions

In preparation for the nominations, teams have compiled their predictions, reflecting a wide array of films and talents. Here’s a breakdown of the predicted nominees across various categories:

Best Picture

Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams
It Was Just an Accident
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Best Director

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident
Kleber Mendonça Filho – The Secret Agent
Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Guillermo Del Toro – Frankenstein

Best Actress

Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Emma Stone – Bugonia
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another

Best Actor

Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams
Jesse Plemons – Bugonia

Best Supporting Actress

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan – Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Odessa A’Zion – Marty Supreme
Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good
Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value

Best Supporting Actor

Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Paul Mescal – Hamnet
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value

Notable Categories

Some other noteworthy categories and predictions include:

Best Animated Feature: Arco, KPop Demon Hunters, Zootopia 2
Best Documentary Feature: My Undesirable Friends: Part 1, 2000 Meters to Andriivka
Best International Feature Film: It Was Just an Accident (France), The Secret Agent (Brazil)

As the nominations draw near, film enthusiasts eagerly await the final list. Engage with us on social media to share your thoughts on these predictions and highlight your favorites. For more details and analysis, keep an eye on Filmogaz.com for the latest updates and coverage about the 98th Academy Awards.