Ryan Coogler's blockbuster film dominated the 98th Academy Awards nominations on Thursday with 16 nominations, breaking the Oscars all-time record. The former record was held by "Titanic," "La La Land" and "All About Eve" with 14 nods apiece.

'Wicked: For Good' was shut out of the 2026 Oscar race after its predecessor collected a staggering 10 nominations last year, including best picture.

The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage updates his take on all 24 categories. A NOTE FROM SCOTT Well, we have some answers.

The 2026 Oscar nominees are reacting to their nominations, which were announced Thursday morning. The 98th Academy Awards will be held March 15.

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The nominees in all 24 categories for the 98th Academy Awards are being revealed Thursday morning in a live presentation from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. Oscar-nominated actor Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman are announcing all the nominations, which includes this year's newest category: casting.

Many of the Oscar contenders for best picture will return to the big screen before Hollywood’s biggest night. A few of them are even coming back to beloved Imax 70mm screens, Variety can exclusively report.