Oscars 2026: Pullman and Brooks Announce Nominees with Coogler and Anderson Dominating

Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman took center stage this evening to announce the 98th Academy Awards nominations. Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” and Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” dominated the announcement, securing the most nominations.
The domination by these two films reflects their comprehensive excellence across all aspects of filmmaking. “Sinners” earned recognition for its technical brilliance, with nominations in cinematography, sound design, visual effects, and production design. The film’s creative achievements in directing and acting further demonstrate its quality.
“One Battle After Another” showcased similar breadth with nominations across directing, writing, and acting categories. The ensemble cast’s recognition includes Leonardo DiCaprio in a leading role, with Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor earning supporting nominations. Technical categories also acknowledged the film’s achievements.
The Best Picture category presents a competitive field of ten films. “Bugonia,” “F1,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” and “Train Dreams” join the frontrunners in competing for cinema’s highest honor. The variety of nominated films ensures an unpredictable race, though the absence of “Homebound” disappointed many observers.
The 98th Academy Awards take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, where nominees will discover which recognition translates into Oscar victories.