Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Oscars 2026 Shortlists Revealed for 12 Categories
The Oscars have announced the shortlists for 12 categories for their 98th annual awards.
Two films, 'Sinners' and 'Wicked: For Good,' are leading with mentions in all eligible categories they were considered for.
This year marks the first time there's a shortlist for Best Casting and Best Cinematography.
India's 'Homebound' is among the 15 films in the International Feature Film category.
Notable films include 'F1: One Battle After Another,' 'Sirât' from Spain, and 'Diane Warren: Relentless,' which highlights the success of songwriter Diane Warren.
The nominations will be announced on January 22, 2026, and the awards ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026.
Sinners and Wicked: For Good lead with 8 mentions each across eligible categories.
Frankenstein received 6 mentions, missing only Best Song.
F1: One Battle After Another and Spain's Sirât each have 5 mentions.
India's 'Homebound' is among the 15 films in the International Feature Film category.
Diane Warren's documentary and song 'Dear Me' are highlighted in the music categories.
- Who
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- What
- Revealed shortlists for 12 categories for the 98th annual Academy Awards
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Where
- Los Angeles, CA
- Why
- To announce the first hopefuls for various Oscar categories, including the new Best Casting category
- Categories with Shortlists
- 12
- Films with Most Mentions
- Sinners, Wicked: For Good (8 each)
- New Oscar Category
- Best Casting
- First-Time Shortlist
- Best Cinematography
- International Film with Most Mentions
- Sirât (Spain)
- India's Official Entry
- Homebound
- Oscar Nominations Announcement Date
- January 22, 2026
- Oscar Awards Ceremony Date
- March 15, 2026
Sources
Oscar Shortlists In 12 Categories Revealed: ‘Sinners’, ‘Wicked: For Good’, ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ & More
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Oscars: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” Lands On Original Song Shortlist With ‘Train Dreams’, Double-Threats ‘Sinners’ And ‘Wicked’; ‘The Testament Of Ann Lee’ Snubbed
Oscars 2026 Shortlists: Frankenstein, Wicked For Good Make It In Multiple Categories, Check COMPLETE List
Oscars 2026: Sinners, Wicked For Good, KPop Demon Hunters Advance In 98th Academy Awards Shortlists
‘Homebound’ signals big moment for India as Neeraj Ghaywan’s film enters Oscars 2026 shortlist
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