Get ready for an exciting moment in Hollywood as we prepare to watch the live announcement of the Oscar nominations! This highly anticipated event promises to reveal which films and actors will be vying for those coveted Academy Awards, and it’s sure to spark plenty of conversation.
Live Coverage
Edited by Alys Davies, featuring insights from entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh.
When Are the Nominations Unveiled? (Published at 13:22 GMT)
Steven McIntosh, Entertainment Reporter
The announcement of the nominations will occur in two segments. This format allows US broadcaster ABC to incorporate a commercial break between announcements. While the order of categories won’t adhere to the alphabetical list below, here’s how the nominations will be divided:
First Segment (Starting at 13:30 GMT)
- Actor in a supporting role
- Actress in a supporting role
- Animated short film
- Costume design
- Live action short film
- Makeup and hairstyling
- Original score
- Adapted screenplay
- Original screenplay
Second Segment (Starting at 13:41 GMT)
- Actor in a leading role
- Actress in a leading role
- Animated feature film
- Best picture
- Casting
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Documentary feature film
- Documentary short film
- Film editing
- International feature film
- Original song
- Production design
- Sound
- Visual effects
Tune in to See Who's Nominated! (Published at 13:15 GMT)
The moment we have all been waiting for is just minutes away—the unveiling of the nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards! Stay tuned as we find out who has made the cut for this year’s prestigious awards. You can catch our live coverage right at the top of the page, with the nominations expected to kick off at 13:30 GMT (08:30 EST).
What Films Are Expected to Shine? (Published at 13:02 GMT)
Steven McIntosh, Entertainment Reporter
One Battle After Another is making waves this awards season and is anticipated to perform remarkably well when the Oscar nominations are announced today. This film, directed by the talented Paul Thomas Anderson—often referred to as PTA—has garnered attention for his previous works including Phantom Thread and There Will Be Blood.
PTA might personally receive nominations for writing, directing, and producing this film. Moreover, several prominent actors in the movie, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro, are also strong contenders for acting nominations. The film’s gripping narrative revolves around a former revolutionary whose daughter is kidnapped by a white supremacist organization, adding a layer of social commentary that resonates deeply.
Will British Talent Shine at the Oscars? (Published at 13:00 GMT)
Steven McIntosh, Entertainment Reporter
This year appears to be less favorable for British actors on the Oscar front. Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good) and Emily Blunt (The Smashing Machine) were the only UK nominees at the Golden Globes, and it would certainly be surprising if either secured a spot at the Oscars as well.
The UK's best chance may lie with Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), who recently received a supporting actress nomination at the Actor Awards (formerly SAG) and also made the Bafta longlist. In the horror film Sinners, Mosaku plays Annie, love interest to Michael B. Jordan's character Smoke, who is striving to establish a blues club alongside his twin brother in 1930s Mississippi.
However, should no British actors receive nominations, it would mark the first year since 1986 without representation in the acting categories.
On the brighter side, Irish actors are enjoying a stronger presence this year, largely thanks to the film Hamnet, with Jessie Buckley favored to win best actress and Paul Mescal expected to contend for a supporting actor nomination.
Join Us for the Live Oscar Announcement! (Published at 12:57 GMT)
Steven McIntosh, Entertainment Reporter
Prepare to tune in as we watch the Oscar nominations unfold live shortly. Leonardo DiCaprio's politically charged thriller One Battle After Another stands out as a frontrunner, while vampire horror Sinners also garners attention, particularly with actress Wunmi Mosaku being one of the few UK stars in contention for an acting nomination.
Irish talents Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are anticipated to receive recognition for their roles in the screen adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet. Other films like Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Bugonia, and The Secret Agent are also expected to make a significant impact when the nominations are revealed starting at 13:30 GMT.
This year's Academy Awards ceremony will once again be hosted by US comedian Conan O'Brien, scheduled for March 15th.
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