Academy Awards: 2026 nominations and predictions released

The 2026 Oscar landscape features a diverse array of nominees and predictions across major categories. In the Best Supporting Actress category, nominees include Elle Fanning for ‘Sentimental Value’, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for ‘Sentimental Value’, Amy Madigan for ‘Weapons’, Wunmi Mosaku for ‘Sinners’, and Teyana Taylor for ‘One Battle After Another’.

For Best Original Screenplay, predictions highlight ‘Club Kid’ and ‘Josephine’ as leading contenders. Other notable films in the screenplay race include ‘Blue Moon’, ‘It Was Just an Accident’, ‘Marty Supreme’, ‘Sentimental Value’, and ‘Sinners’.

The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O’Brien serving as host. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC. Preliminary voting for shortlists in 12 categories is set for December 2026, with official nominations to be announced on January 21, 2027.