The 98th Academy Awards are just a few hours away. The ceremony will honour the best films released in 2025. Esteemed filmmakers, actors, and other industry professionals will gather to celebrate their achievements. Take a look below for the key highlights of Hollywood’s biggest awards night.

<p>The 98th Academy Awards are just a few hours away. The ceremony will honour the best films released in 2025. Esteemed filmmakers, actors, and other industry professionals will gather to celebrate their achievements. Take a look below for the key highlights of Hollywood’s biggest awards night.</p>

Oscars 2026: Date, time, venue, host, and more: Everything you need to know about the 98th Academy Awards

<p>The Oscars 2026 countdown has already begun, and the excitement is truly electric. With just one day remaining, the 98th Academy Awards have sparked a wave of curiosity among nominees and viewers, filling them with utmost anticipation. To find out when and where to watch it live, scroll down.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-history-who-holds-the-record-for-the-most-academy-awards-1773313752460"><strong>Oscar history: The most awarded people in the Academy history</strong></a></p><h2>Oscars 2026: Date and venue of Hollywood's big night</h2><p>The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place at its staple, the legendary Dolby Theatre, located within Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The ceremony will be broadcast live at 7:00 PM EDT.</p><h2>At what time will the event air in India?</h2><p>Due to the time difference, viewers in India can watch the ceremony live on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 4:30 AM IST, with the red carpet starting around 3:30 AM IST.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/overlooked-at-the-oscars-10-biggest-oscar-snubs-in-academy-awards-history-marilyn-monroe-barbie-tom-cruise-and-others-1773390844250"><strong>Overlooked at the Oscars: 10 biggest Oscar snubs in Academy Awards history</strong></a></p>

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<h2>Oscars 2026: Where to watch the 98th Academy Awards in India and globally?</h2><p>On March 16, 2026, the Indian audiences can watch the live ceremony on JioHotstar and Star Movies. The ceremony will be repeated on Star Movies at 9:00 PM IST. Globally, the Oscars will be broadcast on ABC in the United States, with live streaming available on Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2026-tatum-o-neal-shirley-temple-marlee-matlin-list-of-youngest-oscar-winners-ever-1773375716407"><strong>Oscars: Tatum O’Neal to Shirley Temple: Meet the youngest Oscar winners ever</strong></a></p><h2>Oscar 2026 nominations: Who received the most nods?</h2><p>The Oscars race is an intense showdown. Two highly acclaimed movies, One Battle After Another and Sinners, gained significant nominations at the 98th Academy Awards. Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another received almost 13 nominations, while, on the other hand, Ryan Coogler's Sinners has made history with 16 nominations, setting a new record for the Oscars.</p>

The Academy Awards are Hollywood’s most prestigious event. The star-studded night honours cinematic excellence across categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, and many more. As the countdown begins, here’s when and where you can watch the 2026 Oscars in India and around the world.

The Oscars 2026 countdown has already begun, and the excitement is truly electric. With just one day remaining, the 98th Academy Awards have sparked a wave of curiosity among nominees and viewers, filling them with utmost anticipation. To find out when and where to watch it live, scroll down. Also Read: Oscar history: The most awarded people in the Academy history Oscars 2026: Date and venue of Hollywood's big night The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place at its staple, the legendary Dolby Theatre, located within Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The ceremony will be broadcast live at 7:00 PM EDT. At what time will the event air in India? Due to the time difference, viewers in India can watch the ceremony live on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 4:30 AM IST, with the red carpet starting around 3:30 AM IST. Also Read: Overlooked at the Oscars: 10 biggest Oscar snubs in Academy Awards history

<p>The Academy Awards are Hollywood’s most prestigious event. The star-studded night honours cinematic excellence across categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, and many more. As the countdown begins, here’s when and where you can watch the 2026 Oscars in India and around the world.</p>

Oscars 2026: When and where to watch the 98th Academy Awards live in India and worldwide

Over the years, several iconic movies and artists have faced shocking snubs, leaving audiences and critics questioning the Academy’s decisions. From the iconic Marilyn Monroe to the global star Tom Cruise, scroll to look at the list.

<p>Over the years, several iconic movies and artists have faced shocking snubs, leaving audiences and critics questioning the Academy’s decisions. From the iconic Marilyn Monroe to the global star Tom Cruise, scroll to look at the list.</p>

Overlooked at the Oscars: 10 biggest Oscar snubs in Academy Awards history; Marilyn Monroe, Barbie, Tom Cruise and others

The 2026 Oscars ceremony is around the corner, and before the world gets the new winners in the ceremony on March 15, we take a look at Hollywood legends who have made waves with their performances but have never received the highest honour in the world of cinema.

<p>The 2026 Oscars ceremony is around the corner, and before the world gets the new winners in the ceremony on March 15, we take a look at Hollywood legends who have made waves with their performances but have never received the highest honour in the world of cinema.</p>

Hollywood legends, but no Oscar! Actors who have never won an Academy Award: Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp and others

The Oscars 2026 are just a few days away. Before getting into the big award night, let's revisit the remarkable moments when very young performers achieved Hollywood’s highest honour and made history. From Shirley Temple to Tatum O'Neal, these stars have proved that talent has no age limit.

<p>The Oscars 2026 are just a few days away. Before getting into the big award night, let's revisit the remarkable moments when very young performers achieved Hollywood’s highest honour and made history. From Shirley Temple to Tatum O'Neal, these stars have proved that talent has no age limit.</p>

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<p>The 98th Academy Awards are around the corner, and what better time than this to look back at the decades-long history of one of the most prestigious award events, its key moments, and much more. As we turned the pages of history, we found an interesting piece of trivia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Oscars are touted as cinema's biggest award night, and for an actor, picking up that golden trophy is the ultimate achievement. Since the inception of the awards, several actors, directors, and writers have won the trophy. But since we are talking about trivia, did you know that in the 98 years of the awards’ history, only one man named Oscar has won the trophy?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/conan-o-brien-reveals-rob-reiner-will-receive-a-very-powerful-tribute-at-oscars-2026-1773375085790">Conan O’Brien reveals Rob Reiner will receive ‘powerful’ tribute at Oscars 202</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interestingly, Oscar Hammerstein II is the only person named Oscar to ever win the Academy. He has been nominated twice for the award, and both times he took the trophy home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hammerstein first won in 1942 with composer Jerome Kern for the song ''The Last Time I Saw Paris'' and snagged a second win in 1946 for ''It Might As Well Be Spring'' for the film State Fair with his longtime collaborator Richard Rodgers, with whom Hammerstein delivered a string of Broadway musical mega-hits.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2026-7-nominated-movies-to-watch-before-the-98th-academy-awards-on-netflix-prime-video-and-other-1773315402680">Oscars 2026: 7 nominated movies to watch before the 98th Academy Awards on OTT</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He is best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, as the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, whose musicals include 'Oklahoma!', 'Carousel', 'South Pacific', 'The King and I', and 'The Sound of Music'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In his career spanning 40 years, he has co-written over 850 songs, and has helped bring the American musical to new maturity by popularising musicals that focused on stories and character rather than the lighthearted entertainment that the musical had been known for beforehand.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Notably, several other individuals with the Oscar name have been nominated over the years but haven't gotten lucky as Hammer, according to the official Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences database. Sound director Oscar Lagerstrom, Oscar Homolka, Oscar Millard, and Oscar Brodney are some of the Oscars who have bagged nominations in the past.</p><h2>More about the Oscars 2026 ceremony</h2><p>Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year is approaching to honour the best work of cinema. The ceremony is set to take place on March 15 (Sunday) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Comedian Conan O’Brien is the host of this year's event.</p>

The Oscar is one of the most prestigious awards in the cinema world. As the 98th edition of the event approaches, here we have brought an interesting trivia. Scroll to read. 

The 98th Academy Awards are around the corner, and what better time than this to look back at the decades-long history of one of the most prestigious award events, its key moments, and much more. As we turned the pages of history, we found an interesting piece of trivia. The Oscars are touted as cinema's biggest award night, and for an actor, picking up that golden trophy is the ultimate achievement. Since the inception of the awards, several actors, directors, and writers have won the trophy. But since we are talking about trivia, did you know that in the 98 years of the awards’ history, only one man named Oscar has won the trophy? Also read: Conan O’Brien reveals Rob Reiner will receive ‘powerful’ tribute at Oscars 202 Interestingly, Oscar Hammerstein II is the only person named Oscar to ever win the Academy. He has been nominated twice for the award, and both times he took the trophy home. Hammerstein first won in 1942 with composer Jerome Kern for the song ''The Last Time I Saw Paris'' and snagged a second win in 1946 for ''It Might As Well Be Spring'' for the film State Fair with his longtime collaborator Richard Rodgers, with whom Hammerstein delivered a string of Broadway musical mega-hits. Also read: Oscars 2026: 7 nominated movies to watch before the 98th Academy Awards on OTT He is best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, as the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, whose musicals include 'Oklahoma!', 'Carousel', 'South Pacific', 'The King and I', and 'The Sound of Music'. In his career spanning 40 years, he has co-written over 850 songs, and has helped bring the American musical to new maturity by popularising musicals that focused on stories and character rather than the lighthearted entertainment that the musical had been known for beforehand. Notably, several other individuals with the Oscar name have been nominated over the years but haven't gotten lucky as Hammer, according to the official Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences database. Sound director Oscar Lagerstrom, Oscar Homolka, Oscar Millard, and Oscar Brodney are some of the Oscars who have bagged nominations in the past. More about the Oscars 2026 ceremony Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year is approaching to honour the best work of cinema. The ceremony is set to take place on March 15 (Sunday) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Comedian Conan O’Brien is the host of this year's event.

<p>The Oscar is one of the most prestigious awards in the cinema world. As the 98th edition of the event approaches, here we have brought an interesting trivia. Scroll to read.&nbsp;</p>

Trivia | Did you know there's only one person named 'Oscar' who has won an Oscar?

The 98th Academy Awards are near. Before witnessing the grand celebration that honours the finest films, remarkable directors, producers, and extraordinary cinematic achievements this year, take a look at the record holders who have marked their names in history with the most Oscars.

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Oscars 2026: 7 nominated movies to watch before the 98th Academy Awards on Netflix, Prime Video, and other

As the 98th Academy Awards are just a few days away, let's revisit some of the most unforgettable moments in Oscars history. From the iconic Jennifer Lawrence's fall to Will Smith and Chris Rock's feud on stage, countless memories are still the major talking points among the fans.

<p>The 98th Academy Awards are just a few days away. Let's revisit some of the most unforgettable moments in the Oscars' history. From Jennifer Lawrence's fall to Will Smith and Chris Rock's feud on stage, the Oscar awards has always been high on optics. Take a look!</p>

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The Oscars 2026 event is just around the corner. From Cher to Billy Porter, let's take a look at a few of these artists who have made the boldest and most unique appearances in the history of the Academy Awards.

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<p>At a time when social media is flooded with information on varying topics, digital distractions compete with everyday tasks for attention, and plans are only in the making, John Kelly's film <i>Retirement Plan</i> is the perfect antidote to jolt you out of that constant feeling of overwhelm and return to what is - the present.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The animation by Marah Curran and Eamonn O'Neill is just as simplistic yet moving as the premise - a man leaving some basic and some extravagant plans for a future he is certain he will have. But life, unlike fiction, rarely follows a coherent plot. What is particularly moving is that in under seven minutes, we get to be with a man whose journey from the present day to the afterlife has countless relatable moments.&nbsp; And even though Ray is in his retirement, the appeal of the story certainly goes beyond age.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Narrated by Domhnall Gleeson and co-written by Tara Lawall, the short features a minimalist, piano-driven music in the background. Interestingly, the piece, title<i>d Walking Through A House Where A Family Has Lived </i>is a fitting addition, conveying the emotions of a life lived and a life unlived. Like in Ray's case, signifying all his dreams - poetry, meditation, hiking, reading and more - that placed their faith in a future. A future, however, is rarely promised, and the present is all one has. In a particular sequence, Ray says, "I will cry more..." while he weeps sitting at the end of his bed, and immediately after, he adds, "...and less" while he breaks down at someone's funeral. It's one of the many moments in the short that drives a teary-eyed smile.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After making waves in the festival circuit, where <i>Retirement Plan </i>won the Grand Jury Award and Audience Award at SXSW 2025 and Best of the Festival Award at Palm Springs Shortfest 2025, among others, the short film is amongst the Oscar contenders. It is competing against <i>Papillon, Forevergreen, The Three Sisters</i> and <i>The Girl Who Cried Pearls.</i></p>

<p>Amidst the big-budget spectacles and extensively marketed movies in other categories, there lies this Irish short that says a lot, even when it isn't particularly preaching. It speaks to viewers in a way that resonates - everyone has a bucket list, and on many occasions, it doesn't always have grand dreams, but little tasks that require some time and effort. It's the silent ambitions and goals that one ponders over in day-to-day life, but hardly ever gets to actually doing them. More than anything, the film is a reminder that not everything on the to-do list needs to wait for retirement and that it's time to seize the 'now.'</p>

Oscar nominated short film Retirement Plan is the perfect antidote to jolt you out of that constant feeling of overwhelm and return to what is - the present.

At a time when social media is flooded with information on varying topics, digital distractions compete with everyday tasks for attention, and plans are only in the making, John Kelly's film Retirement Plan is the perfect antidote to jolt you out of that constant feeling of overwhelm and return to what is - the present. The animation by Marah Curran and Eamonn O'Neill is just as simplistic yet moving as the premise - a man leaving some basic and some extravagant plans for a future he is certain he will have. But life, unlike fiction, rarely follows a coherent plot. What is particularly moving is that in under seven minutes, we get to be with a man whose journey from the present day to the afterlife has countless relatable moments. And even though Ray is in his retirement, the appeal of the story certainly goes beyond age. Narrated by Domhnall Gleeson and co-written by Tara Lawall, the short features a minimalist, piano-driven music in the background. Interestingly, the piece, titled Walking Through A House Where A Family Has Lived is a fitting addition, conveying the emotions of a life lived and a life unlived. Like in Ray's case, signifying all his dreams - poetry, meditation, hiking, reading and more - that placed their faith in a future. A future, however, is rarely promised, and the present is all one has. In a particular sequence, Ray says, "I will cry more..." while he weeps sitting at the end of his bed, and immediately after, he adds, "...and less" while he breaks down at someone's funeral. It's one of the many moments in the short that drives a teary-eyed smile. After making waves in the festival circuit, where Retirement Plan won the Grand Jury Award and Audience Award at SXSW 2025 and Best of the Festival Award at Palm Springs Shortfest 2025, among others, the short film is amongst the Oscar contenders. It is competing against Papillon, Forevergreen, The Three Sisters and The Girl Who Cried Pearls.

<p>Oscar nominated short film Retirement Plan is the perfect antidote to jolt you out of that constant feeling of overwhelm and return to what is - the present.</p>

Retirement Plan review: This Oscar nominated short film reminds us to seize the day in just seven minutes

<p>Oscars 2026 is just a few days away and the ceremony, where the world will get the new batch of Oscar winners, is going to be full of surprises, entertainment and a lot of more fun.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the presenters, performances and the nominess have been announced, it has been recently revealed the special reunion of some of the favoruite cast members, including the <i>Bridesmaids</i> and a superhero reunion of Marvel.</p><h2>‘Bridesmaids, and Marvel runions at Oscars stage</h2><p>On Feb 11 (Wednesday), Oscars telecast executive producers Katy Mullan and Raj Kapoor alongside host Conan O'Brien in a press conference revealed a few things that are going to make this year's Academy night special and make die-hard fans watch the ceremony, which has seen a dip in viewership in previous years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscar-2026-presenters-nicole-kidman-pedro-pascal-jimmy-kimmel-in-new-list-1773282759412">Oscar 2026 presenters: Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Jimmy Kimmel in new list</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We have a huge reunion happening,” Kapoor said. “There’s been rumors of what that is, and we are very excited to announce that we have a Bridesmaid reunion that is going to be very special.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Music director Michael Bearden, production designer Misty Buckley and supervising choreographer Mandy Moore were also present in a press conference.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscars-2026-security-ramped-up-amid-fbi-alert-about-possibility-of-iran-drone-threat-on-california-1773286895523"><strong>Oscars 2026: Security increased amid FBI alert about possible Iran drone attack</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Revealing more, Mullan added that there's going to be a Marvel reunion. The announcement comes as it has been confirmed that Chris Evans, the beloved Captain America, and Robert Downey Jr, who had played Iron Man in the MCU films, and is set to appear as villan Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, as the presenters. However, who else from the Avengers team are going to take the stage will only be revealed on the night.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The reunion of <i>Bridesmaids </i>comes when Rose Byrne, one of the cast memebers, is nominated this year for her performance in <i>If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. </i>Also, the year marks the 15th anniversary of the movie.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Byrne will reportedly appear with &nbsp;costars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from renuon, the event will also feature a special performances, such as Golden from Pop Demon Hunters and Sinners.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This year, we chose Sinners because it’s the most-nominated film ever and has a beautiful music story,” Kapoor said. “It’s not just about the song, it’s really how Ryan [Coogler] integrated music and wove that into the entire story.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The ceremony of Academy Awards 2026 is going to be extra special after the Oscars creative team has confirmed the reunions of Bridesmaids and Marvel team. Read details inside. 

Oscars 2026 is just a few days away and the ceremony, where the world will get the new batch of Oscar winners, is going to be full of surprises, entertainment and a lot of more fun. While the presenters, performances and the nominess have been announced, it has been recently revealed the special reunion of some of the favoruite cast members, including the Bridesmaids and a superhero reunion of Marvel. ‘Bridesmaids, and Marvel runions at Oscars stage On Feb 11 (Wednesday), Oscars telecast executive producers Katy Mullan and Raj Kapoor alongside host Conan O'Brien in a press conference revealed a few things that are going to make this year's Academy night special and make die-hard fans watch the ceremony, which has seen a dip in viewership in previous years. Also read: Oscar 2026 presenters: Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Jimmy Kimmel in new list “We have a huge reunion happening,” Kapoor said. “There’s been rumors of what that is, and we are very excited to announce that we have a Bridesmaid reunion that is going to be very special.” Music director Michael Bearden, production designer Misty Buckley and supervising choreographer Mandy Moore were also present in a press conference. Also read: Oscars 2026: Security increased amid FBI alert about possible Iran drone attack Revealing more, Mullan added that there's going to be a Marvel reunion. The announcement comes as it has been confirmed that Chris Evans, the beloved Captain America, and Robert Downey Jr, who had played Iron Man in the MCU films, and is set to appear as villan Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, as the presenters. However, who else from the Avengers team are going to take the stage will only be revealed on the night. The reunion of Bridesmaids comes when Rose Byrne, one of the cast memebers, is nominated this year for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Also, the year marks the 15th anniversary of the movie. Byrne will reportedly appear with costars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy. Apart from renuon, the event will also feature a special performances, such as Golden from Pop Demon Hunters and Sinners. “This year, we chose Sinners because it’s the most-nominated film ever and has a beautiful music story,” Kapoor said. “It’s not just about the song, it’s really how Ryan [Coogler] integrated music and wove that into the entire story.

<p>The ceremony of Academy Awards 2026 is going to be extra special after the Oscars creative team has confirmed the reunions of Bridesmaids and Marvel team. Read details inside.&nbsp;</p>

'I’m ready to PAAAAAAAARTY!': Bridesmaids and Marvel reunions confirmed at Oscars 2026

<p>The 98th Academy Awards, one of the much-awaited events, will be presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is scheduled to take place this month in Los Angeles. However, with the ongoing United States military action against Iran, an FBI alert has reportedly been issued for a possible attack. Let's delve in to know more.</p><h2>Security to be increased at Oscars event post-FBI alert for possible attack?</h2><p>As per the ABC report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert in which it has warned police departments across California about a possible drone attack that could be launched from the offshore vessels. The producers didn't comment on the alleged FBI alert directly, but their statement just came shortly after the federal agency warned California law enforcement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscar-2026-presenters-nicole-kidman-pedro-pascal-jimmy-kimmel-in-new-list-1773282759412"><strong>Oscar 2026 presenters: Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Jimmy Kimmel in new list</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oscars telecast executive producers Katy Mullan and Raj Kapoor said during a recent press conference that they will have increased security, as per the Hollywood Reporter. They stated, "We have the support of the FBI and the LAPD, and it’s a close collaboration. This show has to run like clockwork. But we want everybody that is coming to this show, that is witnessing the show, that is even a fan of the show when they’re standing outside the barricades; we want everybody to feel safe and protected and welcome, so it’s our job as a producing team to make sure that that translates."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/2026-oscars-line-up-announced-sinners-and-kpop-demon-hunters-to-receive-musical-tributes-details-inside-1773238721676"><strong>2026 Oscars line-up announced: Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters to receive musical tributes; details inside</strong></a></p><h2>Oscars 2026: When &amp; where to watch, presenters of event and more</h2><p>The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 16, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Academy Awards in 24 categories, honouring films released in 2025. The ceremony will be televised in the United States by ABC and streamed on Hulu.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscars-2026-priyanka-chopra-among-presenters-alongside-anne-hathaway-robert-downey-jr-paul-mescal-1772766264515"><strong>Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra among presenters alongside Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Mescal</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the show for the second consecutive time after receiving acclaim for hosting the previous year, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers for the third consecutive year and Hamish Hamilton returning as director.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscar-nominations-2026-meet-the-nomineest-in-the-best-actress-category-1769091072581"><strong>Oscar Nominations 2026: Meet the nominees in the Best Actress category</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The presenters for the prestigious award event are Priyanka Chopra, Will Arnett, Matt Berry, Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Rose Byrne, Kieran Culkin, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway, Chase Infiniti, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Delroy Lindo, Mikey Madison, Ewan McGregor, Paul Mescal, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman, Maya Rudolph, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum and Sigourney Weaver.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> <i>WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</i></p>

The organisers of the Academy Awards have been increased amid the West Asia tensions. The award show is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on March 15. 

The 98th Academy Awards, one of the much-awaited events, will be presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is scheduled to take place this month in Los Angeles. However, with the ongoing United States military action against Iran, an FBI alert has reportedly been issued for a possible attack. Let's delve in to know more. Security to be increased at Oscars event post-FBI alert for possible attack? As per the ABC report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert in which it has warned police departments across California about a possible drone attack that could be launched from the offshore vessels. The producers didn't comment on the alleged FBI alert directly, but their statement just came shortly after the federal agency warned California law enforcement. Also Read: Oscar 2026 presenters: Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Jimmy Kimmel in new list Oscars telecast executive producers Katy Mullan and Raj Kapoor said during a recent press conference that they will have increased security, as per the Hollywood Reporter. They stated, "We have the support of the FBI and the LAPD, and it’s a close collaboration. This show has to run like clockwork. But we want everybody that is coming to this show, that is witnessing the show, that is even a fan of the show when they’re standing outside the barricades; we want everybody to feel safe and protected and welcome, so it’s our job as a producing team to make sure that that translates." Also Read: 2026 Oscars line-up announced: Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters to receive musical tributes; details inside Oscars 2026: When & where to watch, presenters of event and more The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 16, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Academy Awards in 24 categories, honouring films released in 2025. The ceremony will be televised in the United States by ABC and streamed on Hulu. Also Read: Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra among presenters alongside Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Mescal Comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the show for the second consecutive time after receiving acclaim for hosting the previous year, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers for the third consecutive year and Hamish Hamilton returning as director. Also Read: Oscar Nominations 2026: Meet the nominees in the Best Actress category The presenters for the prestigious award event are Priyanka Chopra, Will Arnett, Matt Berry, Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Rose Byrne, Kieran Culkin, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway, Chase Infiniti, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Delroy Lindo, Mikey Madison, Ewan McGregor, Paul Mescal, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman, Maya Rudolph, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum and Sigourney Weaver. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

<p>The organisers of the Academy Awards have been increased amid the West Asia tensions. The award show is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on March 15.&nbsp;</p>

Oscars 2026: Security ramped up amid FBI alert about possibility of Iran drone threat on California

<p>Ahead of the 98th Oscars, showbiz icon Liza Minnelli's long-awaited memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, has once again shed light on her and Lady Gaga's 2022 Oscars appearance, the same year when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In her book, the showbiz star reveals that she was forced to use a wheelchair as a co-presenter alongside Lady Gaga. Now, it has been revealed that the pop star even did a memory test.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Minnelli says Gaga refused to go onstage until Minnelli was in a wheelchair at the 2022 Oscars</h2><p>Minnelli, 79, in her memoir, has recalled the Oscar moment, which happened after witnessing Will Smith slap Chris Rock onstage, which for her meant that “nothing worse could happen that night.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscar-2026-presenters-nicole-kidman-pedro-pascal-jimmy-kimmel-in-new-list-1773282759412">Oscar 2026 presenters: Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Jimmy Kimmel in new list</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, things turned bad for her when she was backstage with Gaga as they were scheduled to present Best Picture together.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On stage, she was expected to sit in a director's chair. But things changed at the last moment, and it was Gaga who, according to Minnelli, insisted on her appearing in a wheelchair.</p>

Lady Gaga and Minnelli

<p>According to the bombshell revelations in the book, reported by the Hollywood Reporter, that the singer said she would not go onstage unless Minnelli used a wheelchair.</p><p>''Even suggested she might be better off going home. “Why?” Minnelli writes was her incredulous response,'' according to The Hollywood Reporter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/2026-oscars-line-up-announced-sinners-and-kpop-demon-hunters-to-receive-musical-tributes-details-inside-1773238721676">2026 Oscars line-up announced: Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters to receive musical tributes; details inside</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from the wheelchair drama, Gaga also did a memory test with the acting legend when she quizzed her backstage to check whether her memory was intact by asking her the name of the film being celebrated that night and the character she played in it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Minnelli appeared onstage to mark the 50th anniversary of her 1972 movie Cabaret.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“That night and in the days that followed, [Gaga] was widely praised for this seemingly gentle gesture, which came at my expense,” Minnelli writes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Which she describes as a humiliating moment, the veteran actress writes that she never received an apology for that.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Describing her experience of being pushed onto the stage in a wheelchair that was so low that she struggled to read the teleprompter, Minnelli said it led many to create the impression that she was not &nbsp;''only physically frail but mentally diminished,'' as per THR.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While this was the backstory, Lady Gaga appeared onstage with a huge smile, helping Liza to announce the winner. And everything seemed joyful.</p>

Liza Minnelli, 79, has made shocking claims in her memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! Among many, one story is of her appearance at the Oscars 2022 with Lady Gaga, which she describes as humiliating.  

Ahead of the 98th Oscars, showbiz icon Liza Minnelli's long-awaited memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, has once again shed light on her and Lady Gaga's 2022 Oscars appearance, the same year when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. In her book, the showbiz star reveals that she was forced to use a wheelchair as a co-presenter alongside Lady Gaga. Now, it has been revealed that the pop star even did a memory test. Minnelli says Gaga refused to go onstage until Minnelli was in a wheelchair at the 2022 Oscars Minnelli, 79, in her memoir, has recalled the Oscar moment, which happened after witnessing Will Smith slap Chris Rock onstage, which for her meant that “nothing worse could happen that night.” Also read: Oscar 2026 presenters: Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Jimmy Kimmel in new list However, things turned bad for her when she was backstage with Gaga as they were scheduled to present Best Picture together. On stage, she was expected to sit in a director's chair. But things changed at the last moment, and it was Gaga who, according to Minnelli, insisted on her appearing in a wheelchair.

<p>Liza Minnelli, 79, has made shocking claims in her memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! Among many, one story is of her appearance at the Oscars 2022 with Lady Gaga, which she describes as humiliating. &nbsp;</p>

Humiliating! Liza Minnelli says Lady Gaga made her use wheelchair and tested her memory at 2022 Oscars

<p>Oscar night is the biggest night in the cinema world, and to support the event, star power is going to be strong. The 98th Academy Awards are just a few days away, and the organisation has added more stars to the list of presenters who will hand out the golden statuette.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Academy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, March 15, with Conan O'Brien as the host.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/2026-oscars-line-up-announced-sinners-and-kpop-demon-hunters-to-receive-musical-tributes-details-inside-1773238721676">2026 Oscars line-up announced: Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters to receive musical tributes; details inside</a></p><h2>New batch of presenters announced: Check the list</h2><p>On March 11, the Oscars announced a new set of names who will surely take the stage, irrespective of whether we see our favourite nominees stepping up on stage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actress Nicole Kidman, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Rose Byrne, Jimmy Kimmel Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Wagner Moura, and Sigourney Weaver are in the list.</p><p>Father-son duo Bill and Lewis Pullman will also be presenting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Previously, the presenters announced were Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, Marvel stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-oscar-trophy-costs-just-1-here-s-the-surprising-rules-and-why-it-can-t-be-sold-1773227450199"><strong>Not crores, lakhs or thousands: The Oscar trophy is worth just $1 - here’s why it can’t be sold</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani and Maya Rudolph, and the winner of last year's ceremony, Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldana will also present awards this year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from the presenters, the Academy also announced the special performances inspired by Sinners and K-pop Demon Hunters.&nbsp;</p><h2>Security at the Oscars increased</h2><p>Ahead of this year's Oscars, which will bring several high-profile names under one roof, security at the venue has been beefed up after the FBI warned California law enforcement about the possibility of a drone attack by Iran as the tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United State Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran," according to the alert distributed at the end of February, as per ABC News.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, are set to take place on Sunday, March 15, on ABC. The ceremony will air on ABC. 

Oscar night is the biggest night in the cinema world, and to support the event, star power is going to be strong. The 98th Academy Awards are just a few days away, and the organisation has added more stars to the list of presenters who will hand out the golden statuette. The Academy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, March 15, with Conan O'Brien as the host. Also read: 2026 Oscars line-up announced: Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters to receive musical tributes; details inside New batch of presenters announced: Check the list On March 11, the Oscars announced a new set of names who will surely take the stage, irrespective of whether we see our favourite nominees stepping up on stage. Actress Nicole Kidman, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Rose Byrne, Jimmy Kimmel Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Wagner Moura, and Sigourney Weaver are in the list. Father-son duo Bill and Lewis Pullman will also be presenting. Previously, the presenters announced were Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, Marvel stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. Also Read: Not crores, lakhs or thousands: The Oscar trophy is worth just $1 - here’s why it can’t be sold Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani and Maya Rudolph, and the winner of last year's ceremony, Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldana will also present awards this year. Apart from the presenters, the Academy also announced the special performances inspired by Sinners and K-pop Demon Hunters. Security at the Oscars increased Ahead of this year's Oscars, which will bring several high-profile names under one roof, security at the venue has been beefed up after the FBI warned California law enforcement about the possibility of a drone attack by Iran as the tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. "Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United State Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran," according to the alert distributed at the end of February, as per ABC News.

<p>The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, are set to take place on Sunday, March 15, on ABC. The ceremony will air on ABC.&nbsp;</p>

Oscar 2026 presenters: Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Jimmy Kimmel in new list

<p>The countdown for the 98th Academy Awards has begun, and viewers are excited to witness the biggest night in Hollywood. Slated to happen on March 15, 2026, the show honours the best artists, films, and technicians of 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Adding to the buzz, the line-up of performers for the upcoming award show has officially been unveiled, and this year the spotlight will be on special performances inspired by Sinners and K-pop Demon Hunters. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-oscar-trophy-costs-just-1-here-s-the-surprising-rules-and-why-it-can-t-be-sold-1773227450199"><strong>Not crores, lakhs or thousands: The Oscar trophy is worth just $1 - here’s why it can’t be sold</strong></a></p><h2>Oscars performers</h2><p>The announcement was made on March 10 by executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan. "This year, our musical acts draw inspiration from two of the most significant cultural phenomena in cinema: ‘Sinners,’ the film with the most nominations in Oscars history, and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ a worldwide pop culture phenomenon," the statement read. "These performances transcend mere entertainment—they evolve into cinematic tributes that honor the connection between music and narrative, illustrating why these films have struck a chord with audiences globally."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscars-2026-priyanka-chopra-among-presenters-alongside-anne-hathaway-robert-downey-jr-paul-mescal-1772766264515"><strong>Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra among presenters alongside Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Mescal</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscars-permanent-rule-change-academy-cancels-all-in-person-member-screenings-here-s-what-it-means-1770702255222"><strong>Oscars permanent rule change: Academy cancels all in-person member screenings; here's what it means</strong></a></p><h2>Performance by KPOP Demon Hunters</h2><p>The film is said to have emerged as a global pop culture sensation, and it will be one of the major highlights of the night. The Oscar-nominated track Golden from KPop Demon Hunters will be performed by the artists behind the film’s fictional girl group HUNTR/X-EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per reports, it will begin with the fusion of traditional Korean instrumentalists and dancers.</p><h2>Oscars will celebrate Sinners</h2><p>Sinners is another major highlight of the night as the film has made Oscars history as the most-nominated film ever, earning 16 nominations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The tribute performance is said to feature the Oscar-nominated song I Lied To You, performed by Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq. Ballet star Misty Copeland, musicians Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, as well as Brittany Howard, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith, are also set to participate in the segment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/harvey-weinstein-says-prison-is-hell-reveals-he-was-punched-in-the-face-it-scares-the-s-t-out-of-me-1773219542278"><strong>Harvey Weinstein says prison is ‘hell,’ reveals he was punched in the face</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jayme Lawson and Li Jun Li will join the stage, too.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per reports, the ceremony will also feature appearances by Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.</p><h2>About the 98th Academy Awards</h2><p>The 2026 show will once again be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien for the second consecutive year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 98th Academy Awards is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026. It will be broadcast live by the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event is set to start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the audience in India, the show will be live on JioHotstar and Star Movies on March 16, 2026, at 4:30 AM IST.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The 98th Academy Awards has arrived, and this year viewers will witness two major musical tributes. The line-up has officially been revealed. Read the details inside. 

The countdown for the 98th Academy Awards has begun, and viewers are excited to witness the biggest night in Hollywood. Slated to happen on March 15, 2026, the show honours the best artists, films, and technicians of 2025. Adding to the buzz, the line-up of performers for the upcoming award show has officially been unveiled, and this year the spotlight will be on special performances inspired by Sinners and K-pop Demon Hunters. Also Read: Not crores, lakhs or thousands: The Oscar trophy is worth just $1 - here’s why it can’t be sold Oscars performers The announcement was made on March 10 by executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan. "This year, our musical acts draw inspiration from two of the most significant cultural phenomena in cinema: ‘Sinners,’ the film with the most nominations in Oscars history, and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ a worldwide pop culture phenomenon," the statement read. "These performances transcend mere entertainment—they evolve into cinematic tributes that honor the connection between music and narrative, illustrating why these films have struck a chord with audiences globally." Also Read: Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra among presenters alongside Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Mescal

<p>The 98th Academy Awards has arrived, and this year viewers will witness two major musical tributes. The line-up has officially been revealed. Read the details inside.&nbsp;</p>

2026 Oscars line-up announced: Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters to receive musical tributes; details inside

<p>The 98th Academy Awards is one of the much-anticipated events, which will take place in Los Angeles. The event will present Academy Awards in 24 categories, honouring films which were released in 2025. Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced the list of presenters, and that includes actress Priyanka Chopra as well.</p><h2>Who are the other presenters alongside Priyanka Chopra for Oscars 2026?</h2><p>Alongside Priyanka Chopra, other celebrities who will be the presenters are Will Arnett, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal and Gwyneth Paltrow. The previously announced Oscars presenters include Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph and Zoe Saldaña.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/mahesh-babu-reviews-the-bluff-ahead-of-varanasi-calls-priyanka-chopra-in-top-form-1772420599571"><strong>Mahesh Babu reviews The Bluff ahead of Varanasi; calls Priyanka Chopra 'in top form'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to the ceremony. Priyanka Chopra's recent appearance at the award event was the Golden Globes, where she had presented an award alongside k-pop girl BLACKPINK member Lisa.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-drops-major-hint-about-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babu-s-varanasi-see-you-in-antarctica-1772450055334"><strong>Priyanka Chopra drops major hint about SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's Varanasi: 'See you in Antarctica'</strong></a></p><h2>Oscars 2026: Date, host and more details</h2><p>The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and aired live in more than 200 territories worldwide. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, it will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscar-2026-final-predictions-for-best-picture-actor-and-director-who-will-get-nominated-1769013748546"><strong>Oscars 2026: Final predictions for best picture, actor and director - who will get nominated</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films. The Academy does this by recognising and celebrating the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars, the Governors Awards, and the Scientific and Technical Awards.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2026-streaming-guide-where-to-watch-big-nominees-from-sinners-and-one-battle-after-another-1769257248121"><strong>Oscars 2026 streaming guide: Where to watch big nominees - From Sinners and One Battle After Another</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that 15 scientific and technical achievements, represented by 27 individual award recipients, will be honoured at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.</p>

Priyanka Chopra will be joining the list of star-studded presenters for this year's Oscar Awards ceremony. The event will be hosted by Conan O'Brien. 

The 98th Academy Awards is one of the much-anticipated events, which will take place in Los Angeles. The event will present Academy Awards in 24 categories, honouring films which were released in 2025. Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced the list of presenters, and that includes actress Priyanka Chopra as well. Who are the other presenters alongside Priyanka Chopra for Oscars 2026? Alongside Priyanka Chopra, other celebrities who will be the presenters are Will Arnett, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal and Gwyneth Paltrow. The previously announced Oscars presenters include Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph and Zoe Saldaña. Also Read: Mahesh Babu reviews The Bluff ahead of Varanasi; calls Priyanka Chopra 'in top form' The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to the ceremony. Priyanka Chopra's recent appearance at the award event was the Golden Globes, where she had presented an award alongside k-pop girl BLACKPINK member Lisa. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra drops major hint about SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's Varanasi: 'See you in Antarctica' Oscars 2026: Date, host and more details The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and aired live in more than 200 territories worldwide. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, it will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Also Read: Oscars 2026: Final predictions for best picture, actor and director - who will get nominated The Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films. The Academy does this by recognising and celebrating the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars, the Governors Awards, and the Scientific and Technical Awards. Also Read: Oscars 2026 streaming guide: Where to watch big nominees - From Sinners and One Battle After Another The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that 15 scientific and technical achievements, represented by 27 individual award recipients, will be honoured at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

<p>Priyanka Chopra will be joining the list of star-studded presenters for this year's Oscar Awards ceremony. The event will be hosted by Conan O'Brien.&nbsp;</p>

Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra among presenters alongside Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Mescal

<p>Nearly all of the Oscar nominees across 24 categories gathered on Tuestday for The Academy Awards’ annual nominees luncheon. The event functions as a celebration of the nominees each year, as they gather for a group portrait session and are briefed for the big awards ceremony that will take place next month.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nominees, including Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emma Stone, sat for lunch and stood for a class photo alongside nominees for awards, including Best Animated Short and the newly created Casting Oscar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The luncheon is a relatively egalitarian affair where big names mix with small ones and veteran nominees stand for photos with first-timers.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And here’s the Oscar nominee class photo! <a href="https://t.co/QjttpQSIo9">pic.twitter.com/QjttpQSIo9</a></p>&mdash; Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylebuchanan/status/2021372469127545156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>‘One in five chances of winning’</h2><p>Newly elected president of the Academy, Lynette Howell Taylor, gave her first speech to the Oscar nominees at the luncheon and briefed them with a set of instructions on how to handle their acceptance speeches if they win.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Be prepared,” she said. “Don’t say you didn’t expect it. You have a one in five chance of winning.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She urged winners to “make it heartfelt,” not to try to thank everyone they can think of, pick one person to speak for a group of victors and hold speeches to 45 seconds.</p><h2>The class photo</h2><p>The roll call, where every nominee in attendance in a ballroom at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, is summoned to the stage, is the centrepiece of the gathering. It feels much like the names being read off at a high school graduation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quite the sequence of names called at today’s Oscar Nominees lunch…. <a href="https://t.co/G9EHvpOj7A">pic.twitter.com/G9EHvpOj7A</a></p>&mdash; Matthew Belloni (@MattBelloni) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattBelloni/status/2021355775755780277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ladies, gentlemen, and cinephiles... the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Oscars</a> Class of 2026!<a href="https://twitter.com/Variety?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Variety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAcademy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAcademy</a> <a href="https://t.co/mr25sg2a8E">pic.twitter.com/mr25sg2a8E</a></p>&mdash; Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByClaytonDavis/status/2021357358052770196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscars-permanent-rule-change-academy-cancels-all-in-person-member-screenings-here-s-what-it-means-1770702255222">Oscars permanent rule change: Academy cancels all in-person member screenings</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This year's roll call, read by actor and Academy Board of Governors member Lou Diamond Phillips, began with Delroy Lindo, up for best supporting actor for the most-nominated film ever, “Sinners,” and ended with Teyana Taylor, up for best supporting actress for its biggest competitor, “One Battle After Another.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The luncheon was a return to tradition after last year's was called off because it fell amid Southern California's destructive wildfires. A cocktail reception with the class picture just a few days before the ceremony replaced it.</p>

A month before the Oscar Awards 2026, nearly 230 nominees across 24 categories gathered for the Academy's annual luncheon on Tuesday in Los Angeles and posed for a group photo. The nominees were also briefed about the big ceremony next month. 

Nearly all of the Oscar nominees across 24 categories gathered on Tuestday for The Academy Awards’ annual nominees luncheon. The event functions as a celebration of the nominees each year, as they gather for a group portrait session and are briefed for the big awards ceremony that will take place next month. Nominees, including Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emma Stone, sat for lunch and stood for a class photo alongside nominees for awards, including Best Animated Short and the newly created Casting Oscar. The luncheon is a relatively egalitarian affair where big names mix with small ones and veteran nominees stand for photos with first-timers.

<p>A month before the Oscar Awards 2026, nearly 230 nominees across 24 categories gathered for the Academy's annual luncheon on Tuesday in Los Angeles and posed for a group photo. The nominees were also briefed about the big ceremony next month.&nbsp;</p>

Timothee Chalamet, Emma Stone, Michael B Jordan and other Oscar nominees gather for the Academy’s annual luncheon, class photo

<p>The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that it would no longer host screenings of films that are nominated for Oscars. The Academy, which organises the Oscar awards each year, announced in the Academy Bulletin in January, which was emailed to members in January. However, the decision began to be noticed in recent days after certain members raised a protest against the decision and asked others to join in.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A report in The Hollywood Reporter stated that the decision came after a lacklustre response to most screenings.&nbsp;</p><h2>Why does the Academy screen films?</h2><p>For years, the Academy has been known to screen Oscar-hopefuls for its members throughout the year in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, New York and London, and then again after the announcement of the Oscar nominations. The films are screened in order for the members to be aware of the films in contention that year and also for them to vote once the nominations are announced.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, in recent years, the attendance at all these screenings has declined drastically.&nbsp;</p><p>The last seven years, especially, have seen the sharp drop after the Academy introduced its members-only streaming service, the Academy Screening Room, through which members can watch films at home.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also see: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscar-nominations-2026-sinners-creates-history-with-16-nods-here-s-the-full-list-of-nominees-1769090349640"><strong>Oscar nominations 2026: Sinners creates history with 16 nods; here’s the full list of nominees</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the Academy, the turnout is particularly low at the post-nomination screenings.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“An average of five members attended these screenings in the last two years,” the organisation asserted in its missive to members, which reportedly cost the organisation thousands of dollars a pop.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscar-nominations-2026-meet-the-nomineest-in-the-best-actress-category-1769091072581"><strong>Oscar Nominations 2026: Meet the nominees in the Best Actress category</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So the Academy decided to save resources by cancelling the screenings altogether.</p><h2>What does it mean for the films and Oscar nominees</h2><p>Members are protesting now, at a time when they are expected to view the Oscar-nominated films and vote, which would eventually decide the winners of this year’s Oscar awards.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Many have argued that some films belong on the big screen. As the Academy has cancelled screenings, most will have to resort to screening links. They insist that nominees like <i>Frankenstein</i> and <i>Avatar: Fire and Ash</i> cannot be properly evaluated at home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the Academy counters that its members had plenty of opportunities to see those films on the big screen before the noms, not only at an official Academy screening or at a commercial cinema, but also through studio-organized FYC screenings, which studios are now able to alert members to via a calendar on the members-only website.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also see: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscar-nominations-2026-list-of-nominees-in-best-actor-in-leading-role-nominees-1769091629951"><strong>Oscar Nominations 2026: List of Best Actor nominees</strong></a></p><h2>Here’s the entire letter from the Academy to its members:&nbsp;</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>"Dear Academy members,</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Thank you for your dedication and participation this Oscars season. We hope all of you were able to watch the Oscars Nominations Announcement this week. It was historic!</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Over the last several months, we were thrilled to host for members more than 300 first-run Oscar-qualifying film screenings in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, New York and London. This included nominated films as well as all shortlisted International Feature films and the shortlisted films in our three short film categories. Many thanks to all members who participated.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>In addition, we have increased member connectivity to FYC screenings by our industry partners via our FYC screenings calendar on the member site. It’s been incredible to see the commitment from industry partners to providing additional opportunities for members to see these films on the big screen. If you have not opted in for this function yet, please do so on the member site.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Moving forward, as turnout for our post-nomination screenings has been incredibly small over the last few years (an average of five members attended these screenings in the last two years), we will not rescreen these films. Please note that, in addition to FYC screening opportunities, all nominated films are available for members to watch on the Academy Screening Room.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Thank you for taking advantage of all these offerings — we appreciate your continued support and passion for watching movies!</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Thank you,</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>The Academy"&nbsp;</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Oscar Awards 2026 nominations were announced on January 22. Oscars 2026 will take place on March 15 at Dolby Theatres in Los Angeles.&nbsp;</p>

The Academy of  Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will no longer host in-person screenings of films for its members. The decision was announced in January this year in an email to all its members. However, objections have been raised by some members now, ahead of Oscars 2026. 

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that it would no longer host screenings of films that are nominated for Oscars. The Academy, which organises the Oscar awards each year, announced in the Academy Bulletin in January, which was emailed to members in January. However, the decision began to be noticed in recent days after certain members raised a protest against the decision and asked others to join in. A report in The Hollywood Reporter stated that the decision came after a lacklustre response to most screenings. Why does the Academy screen films? For years, the Academy has been known to screen Oscar-hopefuls for its members throughout the year in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, New York and London, and then again after the announcement of the Oscar nominations. The films are screened in order for the members to be aware of the films in contention that year and also for them to vote once the nominations are announced. However, in recent years, the attendance at all these screenings has declined drastically. The last seven years, especially, have seen the sharp drop after the Academy introduced its members-only streaming service, the Academy Screening Room, through which members can watch films at home. Also see: Oscar nominations 2026: Sinners creates history with 16 nods; here’s the full list of nominees According to the Academy, the turnout is particularly low at the post-nomination screenings. “An average of five members attended these screenings in the last two years,” the organisation asserted in its missive to members, which reportedly cost the organisation thousands of dollars a pop. Also read: Oscar Nominations 2026: Meet the nominees in the Best Actress category So the Academy decided to save resources by cancelling the screenings altogether. What does it mean for the films and Oscar nominees Members are protesting now, at a time when they are expected to view the Oscar-nominated films and vote, which would eventually decide the winners of this year’s Oscar awards. Many have argued that some films belong on the big screen. As the Academy has cancelled screenings, most will have to resort to screening links. They insist that nominees like Frankenstein and Avatar: Fire and Ash cannot be properly evaluated at home. But the Academy counters that its members had plenty of opportunities to see those films on the big screen before the noms, not only at an official Academy screening or at a commercial cinema, but also through studio-organized FYC screenings, which studios are now able to alert members to via a calendar on the members-only website. Also see: Oscar Nominations 2026: List of Best Actor nominees Here’s the entire letter from the Academy to its members: "Dear Academy members, Thank you for your dedication and participation this Oscars season. We hope all of you were able to watch the Oscars Nominations Announcement this week. It was historic! Over the last several months, we were thrilled to host for members more than 300 first-run Oscar-qualifying film screenings in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, New York and London. This included nominated films as well as all shortlisted International Feature films and the shortlisted films in our three short film categories. Many thanks to all members who participated. In addition, we have increased member connectivity to FYC screenings by our industry partners via our FYC screenings calendar on the member site. It’s been incredible to see the commitment from industry partners to providing additional opportunities for members to see these films on the big screen. If you have not opted in for this function yet, please do so on the member site. Moving forward, as turnout for our post-nomination screenings has been incredibly small over the last few years (an average of five members attended these screenings in the last two years), we will not rescreen these films. Please note that, in addition to FYC screening opportunities, all nominated films are available for members to watch on the Academy Screening Room. Thank you for taking advantage of all these offerings — we appreciate your continued support and passion for watching movies! Thank you, The Academy" The Oscar Awards 2026 nominations were announced on January 22. Oscars 2026 will take place on March 15 at Dolby Theatres in Los Angeles.

<p>The Academy of &nbsp;Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will no longer host in-person screenings of films for its members. The decision was announced in January this year in an email to all its members. However, objections have been raised by some members now, ahead of Oscars 2026.&nbsp;</p>

Oscars permanent rule change: Academy cancels all in-person member screenings; here's what it means

The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards are out, and it's time to sit and watch movies that have made it to the cinema's biggest night. Scroll to check the list. 

<p>The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards are out, and it's time to sit and watch movies that have made it to the cinema's biggest night. Scroll to check the list.&nbsp;</p>

Oscars 2026 streaming guide: Where to watch big nominees - From Sinners to One Battle After Another

From Jessie Buckley's haunting portrayal of Agnes Hathaway in Hamnet, to Kate Hudson's de-glam avatar in Song Sung Blue, here are the five nominees in the Best Actress category of Oscar Awards 2026. 

<p>From Jessie Buckley's haunting portrayal of Agnes Hathaway in Hamnet, to Kate Hudson's de-glam avatar in Song Sung Blue, here are the five nominees in the Best Actress category of Oscar Awards 2026.&nbsp;</p>

Oscar Nominations 2026: Meet the nominees in the Best Actress category

<p>Karan Johar reacts to Homebound’s Oscar exit, thanks film’s director Neeraj Ghaywan</p><p>Homebound may have been out of the Oscar race, but the film’s producer, Karan Johar, said he is proud to be associated with the film. On Thursday, Homebound did not make it to the final five nominations in the Best International Feature Film category. Indian fans were rooting for Homebound to make it to the final list of nominees after being shortlisted in the Top 15 list in December 2025. However, the film was snubbed.&nbsp;</p><h2>Karan Johar reacts</h2><p>Karan Johar, who is one of the producers of the film, took to his Instagram Stories soon after the Oscar nominations were announced and stated that he is ‘proud’ of the film and its journey. He wrote in the caption, “Proud! Love you @neerajghaywan for allowing us to bask in your light!” Neeraj replied to the kind gesture in his Instagram Stories, and wrote, “Thank you @karanjohar! You have been an absolute rock. Could not have come this far without you.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscar-nominations-2026-sinners-creates-history-with-16-nods-here-s-the-full-list-of-nominees-1769090349640"><strong>Oscar nominations 2026: Here’s the full list of nominees</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The films that were nominated in the Best International Feature film category are- The Secret Agent (Brazil), It Was Just An Accident (France), Sentimental Value (Norway), Sirat (Spain), and The Voice Of Hind Rajab (Tunisia).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Homebound was India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026 and had its World Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last year. It was well received at various international film festival and thus many felt it had a chance at the Oscars.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscar-nominations-2026-a-look-at-best-picture-nominees-1769084489307">Oscar Nominations 2026: Meet the Best Picture nominees</a></p><h2>About Homebound</h2><p>Homebound is the story of childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose shared dream of joining the police force shapes their lives. There lives get affected unexpectedly due to lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p><p>It made the shortlist of 15 films in the category but failed to land a nomination.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Homebound is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and co-produced by Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier, along with Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar acting as the Executive Producers. The film is inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's article Taking Amrit Home, also titled -A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway.&nbsp;</p>

Karan Johar reacted to Homebound's Oscar snub on Thursday. The producer said he felt proud of the film irrespective of its journey at the Oscars and even thanked the film's director, Neeraj Ghaywan. 

Karan Johar reacts to Homebound’s Oscar exit, thanks film’s director Neeraj Ghaywan Homebound may have been out of the Oscar race, but the film’s producer, Karan Johar, said he is proud to be associated with the film. On Thursday, Homebound did not make it to the final five nominations in the Best International Feature Film category. Indian fans were rooting for Homebound to make it to the final list of nominees after being shortlisted in the Top 15 list in December 2025. However, the film was snubbed. Karan Johar reacts Karan Johar, who is one of the producers of the film, took to his Instagram Stories soon after the Oscar nominations were announced and stated that he is ‘proud’ of the film and its journey. He wrote in the caption, “Proud! Love you @neerajghaywan for allowing us to bask in your light!” Neeraj replied to the kind gesture in his Instagram Stories, and wrote, “Thank you @karanjohar! You have been an absolute rock. Could not have come this far without you.” Also read: Oscar nominations 2026: Here’s the full list of nominees The films that were nominated in the Best International Feature film category are- The Secret Agent (Brazil), It Was Just An Accident (France), Sentimental Value (Norway), Sirat (Spain), and The Voice Of Hind Rajab (Tunisia). Homebound was India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026 and had its World Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last year. It was well received at various international film festival and thus many felt it had a chance at the Oscars. Also read: Oscar Nominations 2026: Meet the Best Picture nominees About Homebound Homebound is the story of childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose shared dream of joining the police force shapes their lives. There lives get affected unexpectedly due to lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. It made the shortlist of 15 films in the category but failed to land a nomination. Homebound is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and co-produced by Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier, along with Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar acting as the Executive Producers. The film is inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's article Taking Amrit Home, also titled -A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway.

<p>Karan Johar reacted to Homebound's Oscar snub on Thursday. The producer said he felt proud of the film irrespective of its journey at the Oscars and even thanked the film's director, Neeraj Ghaywan.&nbsp;</p>

Karan Johar reacts to Homebound’s Oscar exit, thanks film’s director Neeraj Ghaywan

<p>It’s that time of the year when Hollywood honours the best of the best in cinema. The nominations for Oscars 2026 has been announced by actors Danielle Brooks &amp; Lewis Pullman on Thursday morning. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners created history by becoming the the first film to earn 16 nominations- the highest in the history of Oscars. Paul&nbsp;Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another garnered 13 nominations, including Best Director and Best Picture.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sinners, a vampire drama set in 1930s South America, fetched nominations in leading categories including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor for Michael B Jordan apart from technical categories. The other prominent nominees included Hamnet and Frankenstein.&nbsp;</p><h2>Here is the full list of nominees for Oscars 2026.&nbsp;</h2><p><strong>Best Picture</strong></p><p>“Bugonia”&nbsp;</p><p>“F1”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Frankenstein”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Hamnet”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Marty Supreme”&nbsp;</p><p>“One Battle After Another”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“The Secret Agent”&nbsp;</p><p>“Sentimental Value”&nbsp;</p><p>“Sinners”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Train Dreams”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Director</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Josh Safdie, “Marty Supreme”&nbsp;</p><p>Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Joachim Trier, “Sentimental Value”&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Actor in a Leading Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Timothée Chalamet, “Marty Supreme”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Leonardo DiCaprio, “One Battle After Another”&nbsp;</p><p>Ethan&nbsp;Hawke, “Blue Moon”&nbsp;</p><p>Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”&nbsp;</p><p>Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent”&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Actress in a Leading Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”&nbsp;</p><p>Rose Byrne, “If I&nbsp;Had&nbsp;Legs&nbsp;I’d Kick You”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Kate Hudson, “Song Sung Blue”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Renate&nbsp;Reinsve, “Sentimental Value”&nbsp;</p><p>Emma Stone,&nbsp;“Bugonia”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Actor in a Supporting Role</strong></p><p>Benicio Del Toro, “One Battle After Another”&nbsp;</p><p>Jacob Elordi, “Frankenstein”&nbsp;</p><p>Delroy Lindo, “Sinners”&nbsp;</p><p>Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”&nbsp;</p><p>Stellan Skarsgård, “Sentimental Value”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Actress in a Supporting Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Elle Fanning, “Sentimental Value”&nbsp;</p><p>Inga&nbsp;Ibsdotter&nbsp;Lilleaas, “Sentimental Value”&nbsp;</p><p>Amy&nbsp;Madigan,&nbsp;“Weapons”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Wunmi&nbsp;Mosaku, “Sinners”</p><p>Teyana Taylor, “One Battle After Another”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Adapted Screenplay</strong></p><p>“Bugonia”</p><p>“Frankenstein”</p><p>“Hamnet”</p><p>“One Battle After Another”</p><p>“Train Dreams”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Original Screenplay</strong></p><p>“Blue Moon”</p><p>“It Was Just an Accident”</p><p>“Marty Supreme”</p><p>“Sentimental Value”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Animated Short Film&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“Butterfly”</p><p>“Forevergreen”</p><p>“The Girl Who Cried Pearls”</p><p>“Retirement Plan”</p><p>“The Three Sisters”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Costume Design&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“Avatar: Fire and Ash”</p><p>“Frankenstein”</p><p>“Hamnet”</p><p>“Marty Supreme”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Achievement in Casting</strong></p><p>“Hamnet”</p><p>“Marty Supreme”</p><p>“One Battle After Another”</p><p>“The Secret Agent”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Live Action Short Film</strong></p><p>Butcher’s Stain”</p><p>“A Friend of Dorothy”</p><p>“Jane Austen’s Period Drama”</p><p>“The Singers”</p><p>“Two People Exchanging Saliva”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Makeup and Hairstyling&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“Frankenstein”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Kokuho”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>“The Smashing&nbsp;Machine”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“The Ugly Stepsister”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Original Score</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Bugonia”&nbsp;</p><p>“Frankenstein”&nbsp;</p><p>“Hamnet”&nbsp;</p><p>“One Battle After Another”&nbsp;</p><p>“Sinners”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Animated Feature Film&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“Arco”</p><p>“Elio”</p><p>“KPop&nbsp;Demon Hunters”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Little Amélie or the Character of Rain”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Zootopia 2”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cinematography&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Frankenstein”</p><p>“Marty Supreme”</p><p>“One Battle After Another”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>“Train Dreams”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Documentary Feature Film&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“The Alabama&nbsp;Solution”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Come See Me in the Good Light”&nbsp;</p><p>“Cutting Through Rocks”</p><p>“Mr. Nobody Against Putin”&nbsp;</p><p>“The Perfect Neighbor”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Documentary Short Film&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“All the Empty Rooms”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Children No More: Were and Are Gone”</p><p>“The Devil Is Busy”</p><p>“Perfectly a Strangeness”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Film Editing</strong></p><p>“F1”</p><p>“Marty Supreme”</p><p>“One Battle After Another”</p><p>“Sentimental Value”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>International Feature Film&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“The Secret Agent”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“It Was Just an Accident”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Sentimental Value”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Sirat”&nbsp;</p><p>“The Voice of Hind Rajab”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Original Song</strong></p><p>“Dear Me”&nbsp;from “Diane Warren: Relentless”&nbsp;</p><p>“Golden” from “KPop&nbsp;Demon Hunters”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“I Lied to You”&nbsp;from “Sinners”&nbsp;</p><p>“Sweet Dreams of Joy” from “Viva Verdi”</p><p>“Train Dreams” from “Train Dreams”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Production Design&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“Frankenstein”</p><p>“Hamnet”</p><p>“Marty Supreme”</p><p>“One Battle After Another”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sound</strong></p><p>“F1”</p><p>“Frankenstein”</p><p>“One Battle After Another”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>“Sirat”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Visual Effects</strong></p><p>“Avatar: Fire and Ash”</p><p>“F1”</p><p>“Jurassic World Rebirth”</p><p>“The Lost Bus”</p><p>“Sinners”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>TV host Conan O’Brian will be returning as the host of Oscar Awards 2026. The Oscars will take place on March 15 at&nbsp;the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles.&nbsp;</p>

Ryan Coogler's Vampire drama Sinners created history on Thursday night by garnering 16 nominations at the Oscars 2026. This the highest number of nominations that any film has earned in the award history. 

It’s that time of the year when Hollywood honours the best of the best in cinema. The nominations for Oscars 2026 has been announced by actors Danielle Brooks & Lewis Pullman on Thursday morning. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners created history by becoming the the first film to earn 16 nominations- the highest in the history of Oscars. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another garnered 13 nominations, including Best Director and Best Picture. Sinners, a vampire drama set in 1930s South America, fetched nominations in leading categories including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor for Michael B Jordan apart from technical categories. The other prominent nominees included Hamnet and Frankenstein. Here is the full list of nominees for Oscars 2026. Best Picture “Bugonia” “F1” “Frankenstein” “Hamnet” “Marty Supreme” “One Battle After Another” “The Secret Agent” “Sentimental Value” “Sinners” “Train Dreams” Best Director Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet” Josh Safdie, “Marty Supreme” Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another” Joachim Trier, “Sentimental Value” Ryan Coogler, “Sinners” Actor in a Leading Role Timothée Chalamet, “Marty Supreme” Leonardo DiCaprio, “One Battle After Another” Ethan Hawke, “Blue Moon” Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners” Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent” Actress in a Leading Role 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” Actor in a Supporting Role Benicio Del Toro, “One Battle After Another” Jacob Elordi, “Frankenstein” Delroy Lindo, “Sinners” Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another” Stellan Skarsgård, “Sentimental Value” Actress in a Supporting Role Elle Fanning, “Sentimental Value” Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, “Sentimental Value” Amy Madigan, “Weapons” Wunmi Mosaku, “Sinners” Teyana Taylor, “One Battle After Another” Adapted Screenplay “Bugonia” “Frankenstein” “Hamnet” “One Battle After Another” “Train Dreams” Original Screenplay “Blue Moon” “It Was Just an Accident” “Marty Supreme” “Sentimental Value” “Sinners” Animated Short Film “Butterfly” “Forevergreen” “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” “Retirement Plan” “The Three Sisters” Costume Design “Avatar: Fire and Ash” “Frankenstein” “Hamnet” “Marty Supreme” “Sinners” Achievement in Casting “Hamnet” “Marty Supreme” “One Battle After Another” “The Secret Agent” “Sinners” Live Action Short Film Butcher’s Stain” “A Friend of Dorothy” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama” “The Singers” “Two People Exchanging Saliva” Makeup and Hairstyling “Frankenstein” “Kokuho” “Sinners” “The Smashing Machine” “The Ugly Stepsister” Original Score “Bugonia” “Frankenstein” “Hamnet” “One Battle After Another” “Sinners” Animated Feature Film “Arco” “Elio” “KPop Demon Hunters” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” “Zootopia 2” Cinematography Frankenstein” “Marty Supreme” “One Battle After Another” “Sinners” “Train Dreams” Documentary Feature Film “The Alabama Solution” “Come See Me in the Good Light” “Cutting Through Rocks” “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” “The Perfect Neighbor” Documentary Short Film “All the Empty Rooms” “Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud” “Children No More: Were and Are Gone” “The Devil Is Busy” “Perfectly a Strangeness” Film Editing “F1” “Marty Supreme” “One Battle After Another” “Sentimental Value” “Sinners” International Feature Film “The Secret Agent” “It Was Just an Accident” “Sentimental Value” “Sirat” “The Voice of Hind Rajab” Original Song “Dear Me” from “Diane Warren: Relentless” “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” “I Lied to You” from “Sinners” “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from “Viva Verdi” “Train Dreams” from “Train Dreams” Production Design “Frankenstein” “Hamnet” “Marty Supreme” “One Battle After Another” “Sinners” Sound “F1” “Frankenstein” “One Battle After Another” “Sinners” “Sirat” Visual Effects “Avatar: Fire and Ash” “F1” “Jurassic World Rebirth” “The Lost Bus” “Sinners” TV host Conan O’Brian will be returning as the host of Oscar Awards 2026. The Oscars will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles.

<p>Ryan Coogler's Vampire drama Sinners created history on Thursday night by garnering 16 nominations at the Oscars 2026. This the highest number of nominations that any film has earned in the award history.&nbsp;</p>

Oscar nominations 2026: Sinners creates history with 16 nods; here’s the full list of nominees

<p>Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound journey has come to an end. The movie, which was shortlisted in the top 15 films in the Best International Feature Film category, failed to get a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. The movie, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, had garnered a lot of love at international film festivals, including Cannes, raising hopes for an Indian entry at the Oscars. When Homebound made it to the top 15 shortlist in the Best International Feature category, expectations grew even higher.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The last Indian film to receive an Oscar nomination in this category was Aamir Khan’s Lagaan, 24 years ago.</p><h3>India's Homebound journey comes to an end, fails to get a nomination</h3><p>Homebound, a poignant tale of friendship, dreams, and the oppressive caste system, has been a critics' favourite and had garnered enough international acclaim. Unfortunately, the movie failed to make it to the top 5.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscar-nominations-2026-sinners-creates-history-with-16-nods-here-s-the-full-list-of-nominees-1769090349640">Oscar nominations 2026: Here’s the full list of nominees</a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The movies that had been nominated in the international category are: &nbsp;“The Secret Agent” , “It Was Just an Accident”&nbsp; “Sentimental Value”&nbsp; , “Sirat” &nbsp;and “The Voice of Hind Rajab”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the history of the Academy, &nbsp;only three Indian movies have been nominated in this category: <i>Lagaan, Mother India </i>and <i>Salaam Bombay.</i></p>

<p>The movie revolves around childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), who dream of joining the police force to escape discrimination and live a respectful life. However, life has other plans for them.</p><h2><strong>Homebound movie review:</strong></h2><p><br>WION's film critic in her review wrote, ‘’Homebound ultimately shows a mirror and stays with you long after the film is over.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’Films on caste and religion-based discrimination have been made before in India. But what works for Homebound is the subtle messaging. At no point does the film feel preachy. It's unassuming in its ways yet poignant and hard-hitting. These are men whom we have known, working as support staff at homes, at work, but perhaps have never spoken to much. These are people who help us in keeping our homes safe, keeping our homes in order, helping us at work, yet we know so little about them,'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/homebound-movie-review-ishaan-khatter-and-vishal-jethwa-are-terrific-in-neeraj-ghaywan-s-tale-of-disparity-1758876893080">read the full review here</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The movie, which was shortlisted in the top 15 films in the Best International Feature Film category, has failed to get a nomination.

Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound journey has come to an end. The movie, which was shortlisted in the top 15 films in the Best International Feature Film category, failed to get a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. The movie, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, had garnered a lot of love at international film festivals, including Cannes, raising hopes for an Indian entry at the Oscars. When Homebound made it to the top 15 shortlist in the Best International Feature category, expectations grew even higher. The last Indian film to receive an Oscar nomination in this category was Aamir Khan’s Lagaan, 24 years ago. India's Homebound journey comes to an end, fails to get a nomination Homebound, a poignant tale of friendship, dreams, and the oppressive caste system, has been a critics' favourite and had garnered enough international acclaim. Unfortunately, the movie failed to make it to the top 5. Also read: Oscar nominations 2026: Here’s the full list of nominees The movies that had been nominated in the international category are: “The Secret Agent” , “It Was Just an Accident” “Sentimental Value” , “Sirat” and “The Voice of Hind Rajab” In the history of the Academy, only three Indian movies have been nominated in this category: Lagaan, Mother India and Salaam Bombay.

<p>Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor is out of the Oscars race. The movie was India’s official entry to the Oscars this year.&nbsp;</p>

Oscars 2026: India's Homebound journey comes to an end, fails to get a nomination

<p><strong>Oscar Nominations 2026: </strong>We are already into the awards season, with several prestigious ceremonies having already taken place. However, the culmination of it all happens on the biggest night in cinema, the Oscars. With the announcement of the nominations today (January 22), the official countdown to the biggest night in cinema will begin.</p><p><br>Actress Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will announce the nominations for the 98th Annual Oscars in all 24 categories live from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles.</p><h2>When will the Oscar Nominations 2026 be announced?</h2><p>The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be announced on Thursday morning (22 Jan), starting at 5:30 AM PT (8:30 AM ET). The moviebuffs in India can watch the nomination on Thursday evening at 7:00 PM IST.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2026-nominations-will-neeraj-ghaywan-s-homebound-end-india-s-24-year-wait-1769070764776">Oscars 2026 nominations: Will Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound end India's 24-year wait?</a></p>

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<h2>Where can you watch the nominations?</h2><p>The nominations will stream on Oscar.com, Oscars’ YouTube and Oscar.org. On social media, fans can watch the nominations on the Academy's social media handle such as Instagram and Facebook.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It will stream live on Hulu, Disney+, and ABC News Live. Indian viewers can watch on JioHotstar.</p><h2>Oscar Nominations 2026 predictions: Who is going to lead?</h2><p>The Oscars are totally unpredictable. However, if we go by the frontrunners and early predictions, we are already aware of the actors and movies that are likely to find a mention on the list.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscar-2026-final-predictions-for-best-picture-actor-and-director-who-will-get-nominated-1769013748546">Oscars 2026 nominations: Final predictions for best picture, actor and director</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama “Sinners”, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”,“Hamnet” and “Frankenstein”,“Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Oscars 2026: Final predictions for best picture, actor and director</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Picture</strong></p><p>One Battle After Another&nbsp;<br>Sinners&nbsp;<br>Sentimental Value<br>Hamnet<br>Marty Supreme<br>The Secret Agent<br>It Was Just An Accident<br>Train Dreams</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Director</strong></p><p>Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)<br>Ryan Coogler (Sinners)<br>Chloe Zhao (Hamnet)<br>Guillermo Del Toro (Frankenstein)&nbsp;<br>Joachim Trier<br>(Sentimental Value)<br>Chloe Zhao<br>(Hamnet)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor</strong><br>Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon)<br>Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another)<br>Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)<br>Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)<br>Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)</p><p><br><strong>Best Actress</strong></p><p>Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)<br>Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)<br>Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another)<br>Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value)<br>Emma Stone (Bugonia)</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Oscar nominations will be out on the evening of Jan 22, and if predictions are to be believed, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, "Sinners," and Timothée Chalamet are going to be the top contenders of the season

Oscar Nominations 2026: We are already into the awards season, with several prestigious ceremonies having already taken place. However, the culmination of it all happens on the biggest night in cinema, the Oscars. With the announcement of the nominations today (January 22), the official countdown to the biggest night in cinema will begin. Actress Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will announce the nominations for the 98th Annual Oscars in all 24 categories live from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. When will the Oscar Nominations 2026 be announced? The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be announced on Thursday morning (22 Jan), starting at 5:30 AM PT (8:30 AM ET). The moviebuffs in India can watch the nomination on Thursday evening at 7:00 PM IST. Also read: Oscars 2026 nominations: Will Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound end India's 24-year wait?

<p>Oscar nominations will be out on the evening of Jan 22, and if predictions are to be believed, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, Sinners, and Timothée Chalamet are going to be the top contenders of the season</p>

Oscar Nominations 2026: Where and how to watch, frontrunners and more

<p>Neeraj Ghaywan’s <i>Homebound</i>, a film about two friends from India's minority community whose lives were changed during the pandemic, has been praised by critics and fans alike. The film, which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, became a festival favourite last year, earning accolades and praise in various international film festivals. <i>Homebound</i> is now Oscar-bound as it has been shortlisted in the top 15 films in the Best International Feature Film category.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The final five nominations in the category at the Oscars will be announced later today, along with other categories, as the Academy announces the Oscar nominations 2026.&nbsp;Will India’s official entry at the Oscars 2026 make it to the final five in the Best International Feature category? Here is a breakdown of why it is considered a top contender and what its path to a nomination looks like.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/homebound-movie-review-ishaan-khatter-and-vishal-jethwa-are-terrific-in-neeraj-ghaywan-s-tale-of-disparity-1758876893080"><strong>Homebound movie review: Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa are terrific in Neeraj Ghaywan’s tale of disparity</strong></a></p><h2>Current standing: Homebound in the top 15</h2><p>Critics feel the biggest hurdle has been crossed by the film. In December, the top 15 movies in the Best International Feature category were announced, and <i>Homebound</i> found a spot in that list. To make it to this list is no easy feat. The Academy narrows down the entries from 86 countries to a shortlist of just 15 films. <i>Homebound</i> is only the fifth film in history to reach this stage and has joined the ranks of<i> Lagaan, Mother India </i>and <i>Salaam Bombay.&nbsp;</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/homebound-makes-it-oscar-shortlist-what-does-it-mean-for-ishaan-khatter-vishal-jethwa-s-film-1765965941569">Homebound makes it to Oscar shortlist: What does it mean for Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa’s film?</a></p><h2>Does Homebound stand a chance in the final five nominations</h2><p>If one has to go by the accolades and appreciation that the film has garnered, Homebound does stand a strong chance. The film has been critically acclaimed and has won over international critics with its raw, realistic storytelling.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard), where it received a nine-minute standing ovation, followed by strong showings at TIFF and the Melbourne International Film Festival.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>The Scorsese Factor</h2><p>Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese serves as an Executive Producer of Homebound. His endorsement provides massive visibility among Academy voters who might otherwise overlook international entries.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film has been backed by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, who put their weight and money to extensively campaigning for the film, which is essential for any film at this juncture in the Oscar race. After a film is shortlisted in the top 15, makers have to constantly campaign and lobby for their film to be watched by the maximum number of members of the Academy, which helps in garnering votes.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Homebound faces competition from these films</h2><p>Homebound must be one of the final five chosen from the 15-film shortlist to get nominated in the Best International Feature category. Its primary competition includes films like<i> Sentimental Value</i> from Norway, which is being considered as the frontrunner in the category. Other films are being seen as top 5, including<i> It Was Just an Accident</i> from France, <i>The Secret Agent </i>from Brazil, which won at the Golden Globes earlier this month, <i>Sirât</i> from Spain and <i>No Other Choic</i>e from South Korea.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also see: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-mrs-sitaare-zameen-par-homebound-the-best-hindi-films-of-2025-and-where-1766746346052"><strong>Mrs, Sitaare Zameen Par, Homebound: The best Hindi films of 2025 and where to watch them</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Analysts and industry watchers feel <i>Homebound</i> may just squeeze in at number 4 or 5, making it to the bubble. However, it does have some strong contenders to compete with.&nbsp;</p><p>If it succeeds, it will be the first Indian film to receive an Oscar nomination in this category since Aamir Khan’s <i>Lagaan </i>24 years ago.</p>

With just hours left for the Academy to announce its nominations for the Oscars 2026, there is a lot of buzz around Homebound's inclusion. The film has already been shortlisted in the Top 15 in the Best International Feature category. Will it make it to the top 5?

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, a film about two friends from India's minority community whose lives were changed during the pandemic, has been praised by critics and fans alike. The film, which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, became a festival favourite last year, earning accolades and praise in various international film festivals. Homebound is now Oscar-bound as it has been shortlisted in the top 15 films in the Best International Feature Film category. The final five nominations in the category at the Oscars will be announced later today, along with other categories, as the Academy announces the Oscar nominations 2026. Will India’s official entry at the Oscars 2026 make it to the final five in the Best International Feature category? Here is a breakdown of why it is considered a top contender and what its path to a nomination looks like. Also read: Homebound movie review: Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa are terrific in Neeraj Ghaywan’s tale of disparity Current standing: Homebound in the top 15 Critics feel the biggest hurdle has been crossed by the film. In December, the top 15 movies in the Best International Feature category were announced, and Homebound found a spot in that list. To make it to this list is no easy feat. The Academy narrows down the entries from 86 countries to a shortlist of just 15 films. Homebound is only the fifth film in history to reach this stage and has joined the ranks of Lagaan, Mother India and Salaam Bombay. Also read: Homebound makes it to Oscar shortlist: What does it mean for Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa’s film? Does Homebound stand a chance in the final five nominations If one has to go by the accolades and appreciation that the film has garnered, Homebound does stand a strong chance. The film has been critically acclaimed and has won over international critics with its raw, realistic storytelling. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard), where it received a nine-minute standing ovation, followed by strong showings at TIFF and the Melbourne International Film Festival. The Scorsese Factor Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese serves as an Executive Producer of Homebound. His endorsement provides massive visibility among Academy voters who might otherwise overlook international entries. The film has been backed by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, who put their weight and money to extensively campaigning for the film, which is essential for any film at this juncture in the Oscar race. After a film is shortlisted in the top 15, makers have to constantly campaign and lobby for their film to be watched by the maximum number of members of the Academy, which helps in garnering votes. Homebound faces competition from these films Homebound must be one of the final five chosen from the 15-film shortlist to get nominated in the Best International Feature category. Its primary competition includes films like Sentimental Value from Norway, which is being considered as the frontrunner in the category. Other films are being seen as top 5, including It Was Just an Accident from France, The Secret Agent from Brazil, which won at the Golden Globes earlier this month, Sirât from Spain and No Other Choice from South Korea. Also see: Mrs, Sitaare Zameen Par, Homebound: The best Hindi films of 2025 and where to watch them Analysts and industry watchers feel Homebound may just squeeze in at number 4 or 5, making it to the bubble. However, it does have some strong contenders to compete with. If it succeeds, it will be the first Indian film to receive an Oscar nomination in this category since Aamir Khan’s Lagaan 24 years ago.

<p>With just hours left for the Academy to announce its nominations for the Oscars 2026, there is a lot of buzz around Homebound's inclusion. The film has already been shortlisted in the Top 15 in the Best International Feature category. Will it make it to the top 5?</p>

Oscar nominations 2026: Will Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound end India's 24-year wait?

<p>The votes are in and the moment is here: the Academy is set to reveal the nominations for this year's Oscars, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" expected to top the list.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Experts predict that the acclaimed hits, both from Warner Bros, could each rack up a dozen or more nods for Hollywood's grandest awards ceremony -- from best picture and best actor to the new best casting prize.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some even suggest that the films could tie -- or even break -- the all-time record of nominations for a single film, jointly held by "All About Eve," "Titanic" and "La La Land" at 14.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is rare for a single Hollywood studio to have the two clear Oscar frontrunners, and it ironically comes in what could be Warner Bros' swansong year as an independent distributor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Warner Bros is the target of a fierce bidding war between Paramount Skydance and Netflix.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Sinners," a blues-inflected period horror film about the segregated US South, comes from "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is expected to land a best actor nomination for Michael B. Jordan, who plays two twins battling vampires and racists in 1930s Mississippi, plus everything from screenplay to score.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Variety awards expert Clayton Davis, the nominations record is within reach for "Sinners."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Coogler is "rewriting the math entirely," and could enter "a statistical stratosphere no filmmaker has ever touched," Davis wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But so far this awards season, Paul Thomas Anderson -- whose formidable, eclectic filmography runs from "Boogie Nights" to "There Will Be Blood" -- has won almost every prize going for "One Battle After Another."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A zany thriller about a retired revolutionary looking for his teen daughter against a wild backdrop of radical violence, immigration raids and white supremacists, it broke the all-time record for nominations by Hollywood's actors guild.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Former best actor Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio is all but certain to secure his seventh acting nomination from the Academy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Netflix has its own hopefuls in Guillermo del Toro's monster horror flick "Frankenstein," tragic Western pioneer drama "Train Dreams" and animated musical sensation "KPop Demon Hunters."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>- Best casting -</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Hamnet," a tragic literary adaptation that imagines William Shakespeare coping with the death of his son, is likely to land a bagful of nominations.</p><p>Jessie Buckley, who plays the Bard's long-suffering wife Agnes, appears a lock for a best actress nomination.</p><p>She is likely to be joined by Emma Stone playing an alien -- or is she? -- in conspiracy theorist drama "Bugonia," and Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve in arthouse darling "Sentimental Value."</p><p>With the Academy's overseas voter base rapidly expanding, "Sentimental Value" is one of a trio of non-English-language films that could contend for best picture.</p><p>Along with Persian-language Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just An Accident," there is also Brazil's "The Secret Agent," though "space feels limited" for all three to make the list, wrote Davis.</p><p>"The Secret Agent" star Wagner Moura, playing a scientist on the run from Brazil's 1970s dictatorship, is expected to vie with DiCaprio and Jordan for best actor.</p><p>But that category's frontrunner is Timothee Chalamet, whose turn in "Marty Supreme" as a bratty, talented and fiercely ambitious ping pong player in 1950s New York has already won a Golden Globe, a Critics Choice Award and more.</p><p>This year sees the introduction of a new Oscar for best casting, honoring the experts who attach actors to projects long before future blockbusters or indie hits begin production.</p><p>With no precedent, it is unclear what exactly voters will be looking for.</p><p>"Is it star power? Ensemble cohesion? Finding a discovery?" asked Davis.</p><p>The nominations will be unveiled Thursday at 5:30 am (1330 GMT) in Los Angeles, with the 98th Oscars ceremony to follow on March 15.</p>

Coogler is "rewriting the math entirely," and could enter "a statistical stratosphere no filmmaker has ever touched," Davis wrote.

The votes are in and the moment is here: the Academy is set to reveal the nominations for this year's Oscars, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" expected to top the list. Experts predict that the acclaimed hits, both from Warner Bros, could each rack up a dozen or more nods for Hollywood's grandest awards ceremony -- from best picture and best actor to the new best casting prize. Some even suggest that the films could tie -- or even break -- the all-time record of nominations for a single film, jointly held by "All About Eve," "Titanic" and "La La Land" at 14. It is rare for a single Hollywood studio to have the two clear Oscar frontrunners, and it ironically comes in what could be Warner Bros' swansong year as an independent distributor. Warner Bros is the target of a fierce bidding war between Paramount Skydance and Netflix. "Sinners," a blues-inflected period horror film about the segregated US South, comes from "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler. It is expected to land a best actor nomination for Michael B. Jordan, who plays two twins battling vampires and racists in 1930s Mississippi, plus everything from screenplay to score. For Variety awards expert Clayton Davis, the nominations record is within reach for "Sinners." Coogler is "rewriting the math entirely," and could enter "a statistical stratosphere no filmmaker has ever touched," Davis wrote. But so far this awards season, Paul Thomas Anderson -- whose formidable, eclectic filmography runs from "Boogie Nights" to "There Will Be Blood" -- has won almost every prize going for "One Battle After Another." A zany thriller about a retired revolutionary looking for his teen daughter against a wild backdrop of radical violence, immigration raids and white supremacists, it broke the all-time record for nominations by Hollywood's actors guild. Former best actor Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio is all but certain to secure his seventh acting nomination from the Academy. Netflix has its own hopefuls in Guillermo del Toro's monster horror flick "Frankenstein," tragic Western pioneer drama "Train Dreams" and animated musical sensation "KPop Demon Hunters." - Best casting - "Hamnet," a tragic literary adaptation that imagines William Shakespeare coping with the death of his son, is likely to land a bagful of nominations. Jessie Buckley, who plays the Bard's long-suffering wife Agnes, appears a lock for a best actress nomination. She is likely to be joined by Emma Stone playing an alien -- or is she? -- in conspiracy theorist drama "Bugonia," and Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve in arthouse darling "Sentimental Value." With the Academy's overseas voter base rapidly expanding, "Sentimental Value" is one of a trio of non-English-language films that could contend for best picture. Along with Persian-language Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just An Accident," there is also Brazil's "The Secret Agent," though "space feels limited" for all three to make the list, wrote Davis. "The Secret Agent" star Wagner Moura, playing a scientist on the run from Brazil's 1970s dictatorship, is expected to vie with DiCaprio and Jordan for best actor. But that category's frontrunner is Timothee Chalamet, whose turn in "Marty Supreme" as a bratty, talented and fiercely ambitious ping pong player in 1950s New York has already won a Golden Globe, a Critics Choice Award and more. This year sees the introduction of a new Oscar for best casting, honoring the experts who attach actors to projects long before future blockbusters or indie hits begin production. With no precedent, it is unclear what exactly voters will be looking for. "Is it star power? Ensemble cohesion? Finding a discovery?" asked Davis. The nominations will be unveiled Thursday at 5:30 am (1330 GMT) in Los Angeles, with the 98th Oscars ceremony to follow on March 15.

<p>Coogler is "rewriting the math entirely," and could enter "a statistical stratosphere no filmmaker has ever touched," Davis wrote.</p>

Oscars nominations 2026: One Battle After Another, Sinners' tipped to top

Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be revealed on Thursday (Jan 22), and the movies that are predicted to get a nomination this year are: One Battle After Another,Sinners, It Was Just an Accident, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, and Sentimental Value.

<p>Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be revealed on Thursday ( 22 Jan), and the movies that are predicted to get a nomination this year are: One Battle After Another,Sinners, It Was Just an Accident, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, and Sentimental Value among others.</p>

Oscars 2026: Final predictions for best picture, actor and director - who will get nominated

<p>The news of Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial Homebound being shortlisted in the Top 15 films in the Best International Feature category at the 98th Academy Awards may have been welcomed by fans of the film, but producer Karan Johar has admitted that the film’s campaigning at the Oscars is an expensive affair, which feels like a ‘bottomless pit’. Karan described the film as a ‘passion project’ and added that money was never a driving force behind it.&nbsp;</p><h2>Expensive Oscar campaign</h2><p>For every film to make it to the top 5 nominees list, there has to be an extensive campaign around the films, months in advance. Karan appeared on a podcast with PeepingMoon and Telly MEK on YouTube and spoke about Homebound’s Oscar run. KJo said that his business partner Adar Poonawalla has spared no expense while launching the Oscar campaign for their film Homebound, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karan said Adar wasn’t concerned about the money spent on the film’s Oscar campaign, as they saw it as an opportunity rather than a risky financial bet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We were doing Homebound. I told him that doing an Oscar campaign will cost money, and sometimes it is a bottomless pit. Because you don’t know what the end result will be, and whether you will even make it to the shortlist of 15 and then 5. It is an uphill task,” Karan admitted.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/homebound-movie-review-ishaan-khatter-and-vishal-jethwa-are-terrific-in-neeraj-ghaywan-s-tale-of-disparity-1758876893080"><strong>Homebound movie review: Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa are terrific in Neeraj Ghaywan’s tale of disparity</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“You have to employ publicists and travel and make noise and do media abroad and screenings abroad. But Adar said Karan, this is a great opportunity and a great film, let’s do everything in our capacity. Let’s not think of profit and loss on this one. Let’s think of passion over any monetary benefit. That’s what we did. It is not a money-making exercise for us. It is about credibility. We will do other films for survival, but Homebound was always a passion project. There is no monetary game in that film.”</p><h2>Homebound is Oscar bound</h2><p>Director Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. It is India’s official entry to the Oscars this year. The final nominations will be announced on January 22. 2026.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the 98th Academy Awards, which will be held on March 15.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Homebound has been well-received by the international audience this past year after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also see: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-mrs-sitaare-zameen-par-homebound-the-best-hindi-films-of-2025-and-where-1766746346052"><strong>Mrs, Sitaare Zameen Par, Homebound: The best Hindi films of 2025 and where to watch them</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Homebound follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose shared dream of joining the police force is disrupted after the government announces a lockdown due to COVID-19 in 2020.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Homebound is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and co-produced by Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier, along with Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar acting as the Executive Producers.</p>

Karan Johar- produced film Homebound is India's official entry to the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature category. The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and features Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead. 

The news of Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial Homebound being shortlisted in the Top 15 films in the Best International Feature category at the 98th Academy Awards may have been welcomed by fans of the film, but producer Karan Johar has admitted that the film’s campaigning at the Oscars is an expensive affair, which feels like a ‘bottomless pit’. Karan described the film as a ‘passion project’ and added that money was never a driving force behind it. Expensive Oscar campaign For every film to make it to the top 5 nominees list, there has to be an extensive campaign around the films, months in advance. Karan appeared on a podcast with PeepingMoon and Telly MEK on YouTube and spoke about Homebound’s Oscar run. KJo said that his business partner Adar Poonawalla has spared no expense while launching the Oscar campaign for their film Homebound, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. Karan said Adar wasn’t concerned about the money spent on the film’s Oscar campaign, as they saw it as an opportunity rather than a risky financial bet. “We were doing Homebound. I told him that doing an Oscar campaign will cost money, and sometimes it is a bottomless pit. Because you don’t know what the end result will be, and whether you will even make it to the shortlist of 15 and then 5. It is an uphill task,” Karan admitted. Also read: Homebound movie review: Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa are terrific in Neeraj Ghaywan’s tale of disparity “You have to employ publicists and travel and make noise and do media abroad and screenings abroad. But Adar said Karan, this is a great opportunity and a great film, let’s do everything in our capacity. Let’s not think of profit and loss on this one. Let’s think of passion over any monetary benefit. That’s what we did. It is not a money-making exercise for us. It is about credibility. We will do other films for survival, but Homebound was always a passion project. There is no monetary game in that film.” Homebound is Oscar bound Director Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. It is India’s official entry to the Oscars this year. The final nominations will be announced on January 22. 2026. Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the 98th Academy Awards, which will be held on March 15. Homebound has been well-received by the international audience this past year after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Also see: Mrs, Sitaare Zameen Par, Homebound: The best Hindi films of 2025 and where to watch them Homebound follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose shared dream of joining the police force is disrupted after the government announces a lockdown due to COVID-19 in 2020. Homebound is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and co-produced by Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier, along with Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar acting as the Executive Producers.

<p>Karan Johar- produced film Homebound is India's official entry to the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature category. The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and features Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead.&nbsp;</p>

Karan Johar calls Oscar campaign for Homebound ‘a bottomless pit’, adds money was not a driving force behind it

<p>Oscars 2026 is just months away, and Indian cinema is making its presence felt on the global stage. After Neeraj Ghaywan's <i>Homebound</i> was shortlisted in the Top 15 for Best International Feature Film, Rishab Shetty's <i>Kantara: Chapter 1</i> and Anupam Kher's <i>Tanvi The Great </i>are eligible for consideration at the Oscars too!&nbsp;</p><h2>How are Kantara: Chapter 1 and Tanvi The Great eligible for the Oscars 2026?&nbsp;</h2><p>While India's official entry to the Oscars 2026 is Ghaywan's <i>Homebound</i>, Indian films <i>Kantara: Chapter 1 </i>and <i>Tanvi The Great </i>have also been submitted in the Best Picture category. However, the entries are not officially sent by the Indian government, but submitted by the producers of the films.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So how are they eligible? According to a report by Variety, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) released the list of qualifying titles for the 98th Oscars. To be eligible, the films must meet additional requirements beyond general entry, including a theatrical run and submission of the confidential Representation and Inclusion Standards Entry (RAISE) form.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The films also need to meet at least two of the four qualification standards and complete a certified theatrical engagement in 10 of the top 50 US markets within 45 days of their initial release.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Hence, after achieving the massive success and fulfilling all these conditions, both Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 and Anupam Kher's directorial Tanvi The Great joined the list of 201 feature films that are eligible for consideration at the 98th Oscars.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/india-s-oscar-entry-homebound-advances-to-next-voting-round-at-academy-awards-2026-1767701405990"><strong> India's Oscar entry Homebound advances to next voting round at Academy Awards 2026</strong></a></p><h2>About Kantara and Tanvi The Great</h2><p>Helmed by Shetty, <i>Kantara: Chapter 1,</i> revolves around the origins of Daiva worship in Tulu Nadu (a region in the state of Karnataka, south India), tracing its roots to the fourth-century Kadamba dynasty. Actor-director Rishab Shetty plays Berme, who is the safeguardian of the Kantara forest and its tribal communities. The film dives deeper into folklore, tradition, and religious storytelling. Its rooted narration, intense performances, and stunning visuals have caught the attention of international audiences, and the film has been put forward for consideration for the Best Picture award at the Oscars in 2026.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Additionally, Anupam Kher's <i>Tanvi The Great</i>, a film that stands out for its emotional depth and artistic storytelling, makes its way to the Academy Awards. The movie has been praised for its powerful plot, strong direction and the emotional story about a young girl named Tanvi Raina, who strives to fulfil her late father’s dream of saluting the Indian flag at the Siachen Glacier.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rishab-shetty-s-rise-to-fame-from-selling-water-bottles-working-as-a-driver-to-kantara-s-success-1759998075639"><strong>Rishab Shetty's rise to fame: From selling water bottles, working as a driver, to Kantara success</strong></a></p><h2>India's Homebound shortlisted in Top 15</h2><p>The Indian film <i>Homebound</i>, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has already secured a spot in the Top 15 in the Best International Feature category. It is now up for voting with other contending films from other countries. Known for its subtle storytelling and authentic portrayal of friendship, the film has brought Indian cinema into the global spotlight.</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-it-s-fantastic-anupam-kher-mm-keeravani-on-tanvi-the-great-getting-screened-at-iffi-2025-1763740327673"><strong> 'It's fantastic': Anupam Kher, MM Keeravani on Tanvi The Great getting screened at IFFI 2025</strong></a></p><h2>Remarkable year for Indian Cinema at the Oscars 2026</h2><p>With <i>Kantara: Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great</i>, and <i>Homebound </i>all becoming part of the Oscars 2026 discussion, this year marks a triumphant moment for Indian cinema. While these films portray different genres and narratives, they unite with powerful storytelling that resonates with international audiences.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-spot-rishab-shetty-in-a-double-role-in-kantara-chapter-1-1761645830448"><strong>Did you spot Rishab Shetty in a double role in Kantara: Chapter 1?</strong></a></p><h2>Homebound Box Office Collection</h2><p>According to a report by <strong>Sacnilk</strong>, the Oscar-shortlisted film <i>Homebound </i>earned approximately ₹5.60 crore worldwide, with its entire gross coming from India. Despite being considered a box-office flop in its theatrical run, the film has achieved global acclaim and has been screened at various international film festivals, including the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025. The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor and has been backed by Karan Johar.&nbsp;</p>

As anticipation builds for the 98th Academy Awards, Indian cinema is making a significant impact on the global stage. Following Homebound, two more Indian films have entered the conversation for eligibility at the Oscars 2026. Read to know more.

Oscars 2026 is just months away, and Indian cinema is making its presence felt on the global stage. After Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound was shortlisted in the Top 15 for Best International Feature Film, Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 and Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great are eligible for consideration at the Oscars too! How are Kantara: Chapter 1 and Tanvi The Great eligible for the Oscars 2026? While India's official entry to the Oscars 2026 is Ghaywan's Homebound, Indian films Kantara: Chapter 1 and Tanvi The Great have also been submitted in the Best Picture category. However, the entries are not officially sent by the Indian government, but submitted by the producers of the films. So how are they eligible? According to a report by Variety, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) released the list of qualifying titles for the 98th Oscars. To be eligible, the films must meet additional requirements beyond general entry, including a theatrical run and submission of the confidential Representation and Inclusion Standards Entry (RAISE) form. The films also need to meet at least two of the four qualification standards and complete a certified theatrical engagement in 10 of the top 50 US markets within 45 days of their initial release. Hence, after achieving the massive success and fulfilling all these conditions, both Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 and Anupam Kher's directorial Tanvi The Great joined the list of 201 feature films that are eligible for consideration at the 98th Oscars.

<p>As anticipation builds for the 98th Academy Awards, Indian cinema is making a significant impact on the global stage. Following Homebound, two more Indian films have entered the conversation for eligibility at the Oscars 2026. Read to know more.</p>

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<p>Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, filmmaker Subodh Khanolkar's Marathi film <i>Dashavatar </i>has entered the Oscars contention list, the makers confirmed on Sunday.</p><p><br>In the social media announcement, Zee Studios Official shared the film's latest milestone.</p><h2>Dashavatar in Oscar Contention List</h2><p>"First Marathi Film to Enter the Oscar Contention List. Born of red soil. Carried by tradition. Now global. Dashavatar is heading towards the Oscars," the caption read.</p><p><br>With this, <i>Dashavatar </i>has also become the first-ever Marathi film to make it to the prestigious list, thus officially joining the race for the Oscar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-to-collaborate-with-the-family-man-makers-raj-dk-for-an-action-comedy-here-s-what-we-know-1767616836867"><strong>Salman Khan to collaborate with Raj &amp; DK for an action comedy?</strong></a></p><p><br>The film's production house, Ocean Film Company, added, "A milestone moment for us and for Marathi cinema. Dashavatar, Ocean Film Company's debut film, in Oscars is a testament to the passion, belief, and relentless effort of our entire Team! Honoured and grateful to see Marathi storytelling shine on a global platform."</p><p><br>Director Subodh Khanolkar initially confirmed the selection on Instagram along with a screenshot of the mail that he received from the Academy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/universal-music-group-acquires-30-stake-in-farhan-akhtar-s-excel-entertainment-details-inside-1767618309923"><strong>Universal Music Group acquires 30% stake in Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment</strong></a></p><h2>The director talks about the achievement</h2><p>"I received an email that Dashavatar has been selected in the main competition of the Academy Awards (Main open film category - contention list). I was satisfied with the hard work we all have put in for the past several years. This satisfaction is not only because Dashavatar has been selected, but because our Marathi film can stand up globally... Dashavtar is probably the first Marathi film selected in the main competition category. This is the only Marathi film among the 150+ films selected from thousands of films. And this is the first Marathi movie to be shown in the Academy Screening Room!" he wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/pralay-kalyani-priyadarshan-finalised-opposite-ranveer-singh-for-jai-mehta-s-zombie-thriller-details-inside-1767623838953"><strong>Kalyani Priyadarshan finalised opposite Ranveer Singh for Jai Mehta’s Pralay?</strong></a></p><h2>About Dashavatar</h2><p>Written and directed by Subodh Khanolkar, <i>Dashavatar </i>features Dilip Prabhavalkar in the lead role alongside actors like Mahesh Manjrekar, Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Menon, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Vijay Kenkare, Ravi Kale, Abhinay Berde, Sunil Tawade, Aarti Wadagbalkar, and Lokesh Mittal.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Made under the banner of Zee Studios, Ocean Film Company, and Ocean Art House Production, the film is produced by Sujay Hande, Onkar Kate, Subodh Khanolkar, Ashok Hande, Aditya Joshi, Nitin Sahasrabudhe, Mrunal Sahasrabudhe, Sanjay Dubey, and Vinayak Joshi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/boman-irani-hints-at-munna-bhai-3-opens-up-about-his-bond-with-sanjay-dutt-1767627927217"><strong>Boman Irani hints at Munna Bhai 3, opens up about his bond with Sanjay Dutt</strong></a></p><p><br><i>Dashavatar </i>opened in theatres on September 12, 2025.</p><p><br>According to The Hollywood Reporter, nominations across all categories will be decided from January 12-16, 2026, and announced on January 22, 2026.</p><p><br>The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.</p><p><br><strong>Disclaimer</strong>:<i> This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</i><br>&nbsp;</p>

Subodh Khanolkar's Dashavatar has become the first-ever Marathi film to make it to the Oscars contention list, the makers confirmed on Sunday. Details inside.

Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, filmmaker Subodh Khanolkar's Marathi film Dashavatar has entered the Oscars contention list, the makers confirmed on Sunday. In the social media announcement, Zee Studios Official shared the film's latest milestone. Dashavatar in Oscar Contention List "First Marathi Film to Enter the Oscar Contention List. Born of red soil. Carried by tradition. Now global. Dashavatar is heading towards the Oscars," the caption read. With this, Dashavatar has also become the first-ever Marathi film to make it to the prestigious list, thus officially joining the race for the Oscar. Also Read: Salman Khan to collaborate with Raj & DK for an action comedy? The film's production house, Ocean Film Company, added, "A milestone moment for us and for Marathi cinema. Dashavatar, Ocean Film Company's debut film, in Oscars is a testament to the passion, belief, and relentless effort of our entire Team! Honoured and grateful to see Marathi storytelling shine on a global platform." Director Subodh Khanolkar initially confirmed the selection on Instagram along with a screenshot of the mail that he received from the Academy. Also Read: Universal Music Group acquires 30% stake in Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment The director talks about the achievement "I received an email that Dashavatar has been selected in the main competition of the Academy Awards (Main open film category - contention list). I was satisfied with the hard work we all have put in for the past several years. This satisfaction is not only because Dashavatar has been selected, but because our Marathi film can stand up globally... Dashavtar is probably the first Marathi film selected in the main competition category. This is the only Marathi film among the 150+ films selected from thousands of films. And this is the first Marathi movie to be shown in the Academy Screening Room!" he wrote. Also Read: Kalyani Priyadarshan finalised opposite Ranveer Singh for Jai Mehta’s Pralay? About Dashavatar Written and directed by Subodh Khanolkar, Dashavatar features Dilip Prabhavalkar in the lead role alongside actors like Mahesh Manjrekar, Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Menon, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Vijay Kenkare, Ravi Kale, Abhinay Berde, Sunil Tawade, Aarti Wadagbalkar, and Lokesh Mittal. Made under the banner of Zee Studios, Ocean Film Company, and Ocean Art House Production, the film is produced by Sujay Hande, Onkar Kate, Subodh Khanolkar, Ashok Hande, Aditya Joshi, Nitin Sahasrabudhe, Mrunal Sahasrabudhe, Sanjay Dubey, and Vinayak Joshi. Also Read: Boman Irani hints at Munna Bhai 3, opens up about his bond with Sanjay Dutt Dashavatar opened in theatres on September 12, 2025. According to The Hollywood Reporter, nominations across all categories will be decided from January 12-16, 2026, and announced on January 22, 2026. The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

<p>Subodh Khanolkar's Dashavatar has become the first-ever Marathi film to make it to the Oscars contention list, the makers confirmed on Sunday. Details inside.</p>

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