The curtains are about to draw open on one of the most highly anticipated moments in Hollywood: the announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominations. Set to unfold at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time, or 8:30 a.m. Eastern, the Academy Awards' live broadcast promises to be a thrilling ride.
Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will take center stage as hosts for this pivotal moment, marking their first time together at the helm of the ceremony. As they unveil the nominees in various categories, fans worldwide are bracing themselves for what could be an historic night. With several films having already dominated precursor awards this season, namely "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," it's not out of the question that these titles might break or tie the record for the most nominations received by a single film.
Speaking of records, the Academy is introducing a new category: Best Casting. This fresh addition to the already-packed lineup could prove to be a game-changer in favor of some deserving nominees. It's worth noting, however, that the current record stands at 14 nominations, set by three films – "Titanic," "All About Eve," and "La La Land" – which might just be toppled tonight.
As the live broadcast begins, viewers will get a glimpse into the world of these critically acclaimed films. In December, the Academy released its final shortlists for 12 categories, including Best Documentary Feature and Best International Feature. The latter category is expected to feature several titles that garnered attention at last year's Cannes Film Festival – "It Was Just an Accident," "The Secret Agent," "Sentimental Value," Park Chan-wook's South Korean hit "No Other Choice," and Oliver Laxe's "Sirāt."
Tonight, fans will be treated to a night of glamour, glitz, and anticipation as the next chapter in Oscar history is written. The ceremony itself takes place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien set to return as host after his triumphant debut last year. Will new faces or familiar names take home top honors? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – this year's nominations are shaping up to be an event worth watching.
Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will take center stage as hosts for this pivotal moment, marking their first time together at the helm of the ceremony. As they unveil the nominees in various categories, fans worldwide are bracing themselves for what could be an historic night. With several films having already dominated precursor awards this season, namely "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," it's not out of the question that these titles might break or tie the record for the most nominations received by a single film.
Speaking of records, the Academy is introducing a new category: Best Casting. This fresh addition to the already-packed lineup could prove to be a game-changer in favor of some deserving nominees. It's worth noting, however, that the current record stands at 14 nominations, set by three films – "Titanic," "All About Eve," and "La La Land" – which might just be toppled tonight.
As the live broadcast begins, viewers will get a glimpse into the world of these critically acclaimed films. In December, the Academy released its final shortlists for 12 categories, including Best Documentary Feature and Best International Feature. The latter category is expected to feature several titles that garnered attention at last year's Cannes Film Festival – "It Was Just an Accident," "The Secret Agent," "Sentimental Value," Park Chan-wook's South Korean hit "No Other Choice," and Oliver Laxe's "Sirāt."
Tonight, fans will be treated to a night of glamour, glitz, and anticipation as the next chapter in Oscar history is written. The ceremony itself takes place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien set to return as host after his triumphant debut last year. Will new faces or familiar names take home top honors? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – this year's nominations are shaping up to be an event worth watching.
, but at the same time, I'm worried it'll be way too early for most people to be even awake 
. Like, 5:30 am Pacific Time? Are they trying to wake up the whole country? On the other hand, having new faces like Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman host might bring some fresh energy to the show 
... but also means we'll probably have to get used to them being super annoying if they're not funny 
. And omg, a Best Casting category? That's so cool! But, wait, isn't that kinda cheating for movies who already had their casts solid months ago? 
I mean, what if it just ends up being another thing where people vote for the cast instead of the movie itself? Ugh, I'm all confused now 
... but at the same time, I kinda want to see how this new category plays out 
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. and the new 'best casting' category is genius, can you imagine seeing those behind-the-scenes moments? it's like they're giving us a sneak peek into the process that makes a movie happen. fingers crossed for "one battle after another" to make history 
. danielle brooks and lewis pullman are gonna slay as hosts, i can already picture them bringing the funny 
anyone can claim they helped cast a movie, but does that really impact the acting or writing? i'm low-key excited to see what happens though 
I've been following all the buzz about "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" - I need to watch them ASAP! 
I'm also super curious about the international feature nominees from Cannes last year. Fingers crossed for some global representation! 
. Conan O'Brien is back as host? Yaaas, bring on the laughs! What do you think about this new category? Should it count for anything if the other categories are already super competitive? 
. Fingers crossed that some underdog films get a shot at breaking those records 
So I was reading about the 2026 Oscars and I gotta say I'm super hyped for it! 
. However, it's hard not to feel a bit cynical about the competition – with so many high-profile films already dominating precursor awards, it feels like some of them might be coasting on their name recognition rather than actual merit 
. Still, I do appreciate the Academy's efforts to mix things up and bring more diverse perspectives to the table 
Conan OBriens back as host? yes pls 
[GIF of a cat waking up to the sound of a ringing phone] "I'm ready for my close-up!" 
, might give some underdog stories a chance to shine. Conan O'Brien back as host is always a good vibe 
- it's about time they gave credit to the unsung heroes of film production! Casting is such a crucial part of bringing a story to life, and it's amazing that the Academy is finally acknowledging their hard work.
and I am HERE for the new Best Casting category 
it's a game-changer, trust me! And let's talk about the films that are gonna tie or break those records... "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" are def gonna be in the mix 
Who knows, maybe we'll see some surprises too? 
. Bring on the glamour, glitz, and those Oscar moments! 