Here are the latest major updates on the 2026 Academy Awards (the 98th ceremony):
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Ceremony status: The 98th Academy Awards took place in March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien hosting for a second consecutive year. The event aired on ABC in the U.S. and was discussed widely the day-of with live red-carpet coverage and post-show analyses. [Sources: general coverage of the live ceremony and host continuity]
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Notable winners and top nominees: "Sinners" led the nominations with a record number of mentions, and there was strong competition from films like "One Battle After Another," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," and "Frankenstein" in major categories. The visual effects category highlighted wins for notable teams, and live performances, including original songs, were highlighted during the broadcast. [Sources: live-news updates and nomination lists]
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Related events: Governors Awards and the Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards occurred around this period, with the Governors Awards held in November 2025 and the Scientific and Technical Awards typically following the ceremony date. These ancillary events recognize contributions to the industry beyond the main ceremony. [Sources: Academy event schedule summaries]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise list of the major winners (Best Picture, Best Director, acting categories) and provide a quick comparison of which films won the biggest prizes this year. I can also add a brief timeline of key dates (nomination announcement, voting windows, and the ceremony date) for easy reference.
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'Sinners' leads the nominees with a record-breaking 16 mentions.
www.hollywoodreporter.comThis year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.
www.bbc.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.” A picture-perfect sunny afternoon...
www.ajc.comAs the 98th edition of the Academy Awards approaches, new elements are starting to come out, like the date, venue, host, shorlisted films.
numero.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.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.comThe nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
www.cbsnews.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.
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