The 98th Academy Awards nominations have officially been announced, bringing weeks of global anticipation to a close. In India, attention was firmly on Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, which had remained in the race until the final stage after making it to the shortlist in the Best International Feature Film category.
Backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, Homebound was India's official submission this year. While the film generated strong buzz and international attention, it did not secure a nomination in the final list.
Meanwhile, Hollywood's spotlight has shifted to the frontrunners leading the 2026 Oscars race, with titles such as One Battle After Another and Sinners emerging as major contenders across categories.
With the nominations now locked in, focus turns to the awards ceremony, which will take place on March 15. The 98th Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O'Brien, promising a star-studded night celebrating the year's finest cinematic achievements.
Here Are The Oscars 2026 Nominations Highlights
Wagner Moura Becomes 1st Brazilian Nominee For Best Actor At Oscars
Actor Wagner Moura, with a Best Actor nod for his performance in The Secret Agent, becomes the first Brazilian to be nominated in the category, reported Deadline.
Oscars 2026: Timothee Chalamet Becomes Youngest Male Actor With Three Acting Nods
Timothee Chalamet has been nominated for the Best Actor Award at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, creating a new Oscar record.
Dubbed as among the favourites to win for his performance as table tennis protege Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme, the nomination has set him up for his potential first-ever Oscar. At 30, Chalamet's latest nod has made him the youngest male actor to earn three acting nominations, as per Variety.
Imtiaz Ali Reacts To Homebound's Oscars 2026 Snub
Moments after Homebound exited the Oscars 2026 race, Imtiaz Ali told NDTV, "“I feel that Indian cinema, in itself, is a global phenomenon. More and more people all around the world are watching Indian films and getting inspired by them, and all of this is happening even without international awards. However, once any reputed international award comes our way, it obviously catapults us to a greater level of fame."
He further added, "I would like to congratulate Homebound for having reached this level. It is truly a wonderful film, and I would have been very happy if it had gone higher and higher and won the Oscar as well. But maybe next time. Neeraj also knows that life is long, and many more glories can be achieved in life. So all the best to Neeraj, to the film, and to everybody involved for the future. And hopefully, we will continue to inspire the world whether or not we get awards, but hopefully, we will also get awards."
Oscars 2026 Full Nominations List
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been announced. Ryan Coogler's Sinners made a clean sweep with 16 Oscar nominations. Read the full story here.
Neeraj Ghaywan Expresses Gratitude Despite Oscars 2026 Snub
Neeraj Ghaywan thanked Karan Johar for being an "absolute rock" after Homebound got snubbed from Oscars 2026.
Karan Johar Reacts To Homebound Being Snubbed From Oscars
After it was announced that Homebound is out of the Oscars 2026 race, Karan Johar took to his Instagram stories to share that he is proud of the movie.
Nominees For Best Casting
Best casting nominees
"Hamnet"
"Marty Supreme"
"One Battle After Another"
"The Secret Agent"
"Sinners"
Nominees For Best Original Song
Best original song nominees
"Diane Warren: Relentless"
"KPop Demon Hunters"
"Sinners"
"Viva Verdi!"
"Train Drerams"
Nominees For Best Costume Design
Best costume design nominees
"Avatar: Fire and Ash"
"Frankenstein"
"Hamnet"
"Marty Supreme"
"Sinners"
Nominees For Best Editing
Best editing nominees
"F1"
"Marty Supreme"
"One Battle After Another"
"Sentimental Value"
"Sinners"
Nominees For Best International Feature Film
Best international feature film nominees
"The Secret Agent" (Brazil)
"It Was Just an Accident" (France)
"Sentimental value" (Norway)
"Sirât" (Spain)
"The Voice of Hind Rajab" (Tunisia)
Nominees For Best Adapted Screenplay
Best adapted screenplay nominees
"Bugonia"
"Frankenstein"
"Hamnet"
"One Battle After Another"
"Train Dreams"
Nominees For Best Casting
Best casting nominees
"Hamnet"
"Marty Supreme"
"One Battle After Another"
"The Secret Agent"
"Sinners"
Nominees For Best Picture
Best picture nominees
"Bugonia"
"F1"
"Frankenstein"
"Hamnet"
"Marty Supreme"
"One Battle After Another"
"The Secret Agent"
"Sentimental Value"
“Sinners”
"Train Dreams"
Nominees For Best Directing
Best directing nominees
Chloe Zhao, "Hamnet"
Josh Safdie, "Marty Supreme"
Paul Thomas Anderson, "One Battle After Another"
Joachim Trier, "Sentimental Value"
Ryan Coogler, "Sinners"
Nominees For Best Actress
Best actress nominees
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"
Nominees For Best Lead Actor
Best lead actor nominees
Timothee Chalamet, "Marty Supreme"
Leonardo DiCaprio, "One Battle After Another"
Ethan Hawke, "Blue Moon"
Michael B Jordan, "Sinners"
Wagner Moura, "The Secret Agent"
Nominees For Best Cinematography
Best cinematography
"Frankenstein"
"Marty Supreme"
"One Battle After Another"
"Sinners"
"Train Dreams"
Nominees For Best Visual Effects
Best visual effects nominees
"Avatar: Fire and Ash"
"F1"
"Jurassic World: Rebirth"
"The Lost Bus"
"Sinners"
Nominees For Best Sound
Best sound nominees
"F1"
"Frankenstein"
"One Battle After Another"
"Sinners"
"Sirât"
Nominees For Best Production Design
Best production design nominees
"Frankenstein"
"Hamnet"
"Marty Supreme"
"One Battle After Another"
"Sinners"
Nominees For Best Editing
Best editing nominees
"F1"
"Marty Supreme"
"One Battle After Another"
"Sentimental Value"
"Sinners"
Best Documentary Short Film Nominees
Best documentary short film nominees
"All the Empty Rooms"
"Armed Only with a Camera"
"Children No More"
"The Devil is Busy"
"Perfectly a Strangeness"
Nominees For Best Documentary
Best documentary nominees
"The Alabama Solution"
"Come See Me In the Good Light"
"Cutting Through Rocks"
"Mr Nobody Against Putin"
"The Perfect Neighbor"
Nominees For Best Animated Feature
Best animated feature nominees
"Arco"
"Elio"
"KPop Demon Hunters"
"Little Amelie"
"Zootopia 2"
Oscars 2026: India's Official Entry Homebound Out Of Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the official list of Oscar nominees on Thursday. Homebound, India's official entry, did not secure a spot among the final films in the International Feature Film category.
Nominees For Original Screenplay
These are the nominees for Original Screenplay.
Actor In A Supporting Role Nominees
The nominations for Actor in a Supporting Role.
Animated Short Film Nominees
These are your nominees for Animated Short Film.
Live Action Short Film Nominees
Here are this year's nominees for Live Action Short Film.
Original Score nominees
Here are the nominees for the Best Original Score.
Nominees For Makeup And Hairstyling
Here are the nominees for Makeup and Hairstyling.
Nominees For Actress In A Supporting Role
Here are the nominations for Actress in a Supporting Role.
Oscar Nominations 2026 Begin
The Oscar 2026 nominations have begun in LA. Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman take the centre stage.
How Many Categories Are There This Year?
The nominees in 24 categories will be announced during the livestream.
Oscars To Introduce Casting Director Award
This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is launching a brand-new Oscar category recognising casting directors, with the honour allowing up to two recipients per film. Notably, the most recent competitive category to be introduced before this was Best Animated Feature, which debuted in 2001.
Who Will Announce The Oscar Nominations?
The nominations will be announced by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman during a live broadcast on ABC's Good Morning America, as well as on the Oscars' official YouTube channel.
The event streams from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in LA.
One Battle After Another And Sinners Lead The Race
One Battle After Another by Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners lead the pack for Oscars. Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme and Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet follow closely as strong contenders.
Neeraj Ghaywan On Taking Homebound To Oscars
"I am nervous and excited for Homebound's chances at Oscars, not only because it's our film, but also because there's a responsibility on us to make our country proud. I just want to make India proud at the global stage," director Neeraj Ghaywan said after receiving Director Of The Year at NDTV Indian Of The Year. Read the full story here.
When Homebound Got Shortlisted For Oscars 2026
In December, Homebound was shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Karan Johar penned an emotional note following the announcement. Read the full story here.
