Here’s the latest on the 2026 Academy Awards (the 98th Oscars):
- Ceremony overview: The show aired at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien returning as host for a second consecutive year. This edition featured a robust slate of nominations and a longer In Memoriam segment.[2][3]
- Key winners and frontrunners: “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” were among the top nominees, with “Sinners” generating late-season momentum and multiple major nominations.[6][2]
- Notable moments: Visual effects recognition went to “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” and the ceremony highlighted performances tied to best original song categories, including a performance by Raphael Saadiq.[3]
- Nominations snapshot: The full list of nominees had “Sinners” leading with a high count of nominations, followed by other contenders across major categories. For a complete breakdown, you can view the official nomination list.[8][6]
- Reception and context: Coverage noted the evolving landscape of Hollywood, including the impact of industry shifts on the Oscars, and emphasized the historic or near-historic implications for certain directors and films.[7][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the official winners list, create a quick chart of nominations by film, or summarize the evening’s top moments with links to the sources.
Sources
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.
www.bbc.comThe 2026 Oscar nominations are being revealed live. Watch the full livestream right here and follow along as the Academy Award nominees are announced across all 24 categories. We’re updating the complete list in real time as each category is revealed.
thecinemagroup.coThe wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway. Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony on Sunday, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It’s an Oscars race that seemed like a runaway for “One Battle After Another” but may be a close call after all, thanks to some late-season wins for “Sinners.” Other films with several nominations include “Sentimental Value,” “Marty Supreme,” “Frankenstein” and “Hamnet.” A picture-perfect sunny afternoon...
www.ajc.com'Sinners' leads the nominees with a record-breaking 16 mentions.
www.hollywoodreporter.comThe wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway. Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony on Sunday, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It’s an Oscars race that seemed like a runaway for “One Battle After Another” but may be a close call after all, thanks to some late-season wins for “Sinners.” Other films with several nominations include “Sentimental Value,” “Marty Supreme,” “Frankenstein” and “Hamnet."
www.kob.com"Sinners" and Wagner Moura made history while "Wicked: For Good" was shut out of the race for the 98th Oscars. We also have the complete list of nominees and where you can stream the movies.
www.latimes.comAs the 98th edition of the Academy Awards approaches, new elements are starting to come out, like the date, venue, host, shorlisted films.
numero.comAs the 98th edition of the Academy Awards approaches, new elements are starting to come out, like the date, venue, host, shorlisted films.
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