The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026. But before the actual awards show, it's time to find out who is nominated. 2026 Oscar nominations will be announced this Thursday, January 22, in a special broadcast hosted by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. If you're interested in tuning in to the announcements live, you're in luck, because there are plenty of places to watch the livestream for free. Here's what you need to know.
When do Oscar nominations come out?
Nominations for the 2026 Oscars will be announced on Thursday, January 22.
How are Oscar nominations announced?
The 2026 Oscar nominations will be announced in a special broadcast from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California. Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will host the announcements.
What time are Oscar nominations announced?
The special broadcast revealing the 2026 Oscar nominations will start at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT on Thursday, January 22.
How to watch the 2026 Oscar nominations announcement live:
If you want to watch the Academy Awards nominations announcement live, you've got plenty of options. The special broadcast will air/stream on ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and the Academy's TikTok,YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. You can also catch a livestream of it onOscar.comandOscars.org.
When are the 2026 Oscars?
The 98th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
When did voting end for the Oscars?
Voting for the 98th Academy Awards ended January 16.
Who votes for Oscar nominees?
Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vote for Best Picture and for categories within their respective disciplines (acting, writing, directing, producing).
What categories are there at the 2026 Oscars?
There are 24 nomination categories for the 2026 Oscars. The newest addition to the awards show categories is Best Casting.
Here are all the categories for the 2026 Oscars:
Actor in a Supporting Role
Actress in a Supporting Role
Animated Short Film
Costume Design
Live Action Short Film
Makeup and Hairstyling
Music (Original Score)
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Actor in a Leading Role
Actress in a Leading Role
Animated Feature Film
Casting
Cinematography
Directing
Documentary Feature Film
Documentary Short Film Film
Editing
International Feature Film
Music (Original Song)
Production Design
Sound
Visual Effects
Best Picture
