Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Homebound Misses Oscar Nomination
Homebound is a movie directed by Neeraj Ghaywan.
It was shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars 2026 but did not get a nomination.
The movie is about two friends from marginalized communities who struggle to make a future for themselves in a society with deep-rooted discrimination.
It premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and received a nine-minute standing ovation.
The film is backed by famous producers like Karan Johar and Martin Scorsese.
The five films that made the final nominations are The Secret Agent from Brazil, It Was Just an Accident from France, Sentimental Value from Norway, Sirât from Spain, and The Voice of Hind Rajab from Tunisia.
The last Indian film to be nominated for an Oscar was Lagaan in 2002.
Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, was shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards but did not secure a nomination.
The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and received a nine-minute standing ovation.
Homebound is backed by Martin Scorsese, Karan Johar, and Adar Poonawalla, who campaigned for its nomination.
The five films nominated in the Best International Feature Film category are The Secret Agent (Brazil), It Was Just an Accident (France), Sentimental Value (Norway), Sirât (Spain), and The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia).
The last Indian film to be nominated for an Oscar was Lagaan in 2002.
- Who
- Neeraj Ghaywan, Martin Scorsese, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
- What
- Homebound fails to secure a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards
- When
- January 22, 2026
- Where
- 98th Academy Awards, Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Why
- Homebound was shortlisted but did not make the final five nominations in the Best International Feature Film category
Supporters of Homebound
Oscar Voters
Film's Quality and Impact
Supporters of Homebound
Supporters argue that Homebound's critical acclaim, including a nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes, makes it a strong contender.
Oscar Voters
Oscar voters may have found other films more compelling or representative of their respective countries' cinematic achievements.
- Film
- Homebound
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Category
- Best International Feature Film
- Premiere
- 2025 Cannes Film Festival
- Shortlist Position
- Top 15
- Executive Producer
- Martin Scorsese
- Backers
- Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla
- Competitors
- The Secret Agent (Brazil), It Was Just an Accident (France), Sentimental Value (Norway), Sirât (Spain), The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)
- Release Date
- September 26, 2025
- Cast
- Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
Sources
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