Which films were nominated for Best Picture?
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the ten films competing for Best Picture this year. The nominees are:
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Which film leads the nominations?
Sinners emerged as the biggest contender of the year, earning a record-breaking 16 nominations. It is closely followed by One Battle After Another with 13 nominations. Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, and Hamnet also secured multiple nods across categories.
Best Actress: a crowded field and one major snub
The Best Actress category proved highly competitive. This year’s nominees are:
- Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
- Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
- Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
- Renate Reinsve — Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone — Bugonia
The most talked-about omission was Chase Infiniti, whose breakout performance in One Battle After Another had made her a strong favorite. Despite missing out, the 25-year-old actress received widespread acclaim, suggesting this will not be her last awards-season spotlight.
Best Actor: a star-studded lineup
This year’s Best Actor race features some of the biggest names in cinema:
- Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio — One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
- Wagner Moura — The Secret Agent
Jesse Plemons (*Bugonia*) and Joel Edgerton (*Train Dreams*) narrowly missed nominations, although both films were recognized in the Best Picture category.
Who is nominated for Best Director?
The directing category includes a mix of acclaimed auteurs and rising talents:
- Chloé Zhao — Hamnet
- Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
- Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
- Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
- Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Supporting roles and early surprises
One of the first major shocks of the announcement was Paul Mescal missing out on a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Hamnet. Meanwhile, his co-star Jessie Buckley comfortably secured a nomination in the leading actress category.
Nominees for Best Supporting Actor include Stellan Skarsgård, Sean Penn, Jacob Elordi, and Benicio del Toro, highlighting the strong ensemble performances recognized this year.
When will the Oscars take place?
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15. US comedian Conan O’Brien will return as host for the evening.
