This year’s Academy Awards ceremony will be the most international to date. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Courtesy Everett Collection |
The 2026 Oscar nominations continued two recent Academy trends. The Best Picture heavyweights dominated the field like never before, as a whopping six different films scored eight-plus noms. And they were more international than ever before: Four foreign-language performances made it into the acting categories, a new record, and every single category included at least one international title. That made for a whole bunch of unexpected results — some welcome, some not. Gather up your pals for a juke-joint jamboree, then read on for a list of the biggest snubs and surprises of the 98th Oscars.
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Conan O'Brien hosts the ceremony on March 15. |
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Ryan Coogler’s thriller nabbed more nominations than Titanic. Sorry, Jim. |
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Wicked: For Good received nothing for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, or the two new original songs. |
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If they aren’t featured in your movie set in the British countryside, I don’t want it. |
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Those impatient to get to the next stage in Hollanov’s relationship journey can find a shortcut to season two via Rachel Reid’s book series. |
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The sex scenes in Half His Age distract more than they prove a point. |
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Did Yuna put them up to this? |
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