Hollywood’s biggest night arrives Sunday, March 15, 2026, broadcasting live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony begins at 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM PT and will air on ABC, with simultaneous streaming available on Hulu for subscribers. Hosted once again by Conan O’Brien, the 98th Academy Awards promises a night of record‑breaking nominations, emotional speeches, and fierce competition across every major category.
The 10 Major Oscar Categories — Nominees, Predicted Winners & Who Should Win
🎬 1. Best Picture
Nominees:
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Predicted Winner: Sinners
Should Win: One Battle After Another
🎥 2. Best Director
Nominees:
- Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
- Ryan Coogler — Sinners
- Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
- Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
- Chloé Zhao — Hamnet
Predicted Winner: Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
Should Win: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
🎭 3. Best Actor
Nominees:
- Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
- Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Predicted Winner: Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
Should Win: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
👑 4. Best Actress
Nominees:
- Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
- Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
- Renate Reinsve — Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone — Bugonia
Predicted Winner: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
Should Win: Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value)
🎞️ 5. Best Supporting Actor
Nominees:
- Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
- Delroy Lindo – Sinners
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
- Stellen Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Predicted Winner: Delroy Lindo (Sinners)
Should Win: Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein)
🌟 6. Best Supporting Actress
Nominees:
- Ella Fanning – Sentimental Value
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
- Amy Madigan – Weapons
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Predicted Winner: Amy Madigan (Weapons)
Should Win: Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners)
✍️ 7. Best Original Screenplay
Nominees:
- Blue Moon
- It Was Just an Accident
- Marty Supreme
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Predicted Winner: Sinners
Should Win: Sinners
📚 8. Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominees:
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- One Battle After Another
- Train Dreams
Predicted Winner: Hamnet
Should Win: Train Dreams
🎼 9. Best Original Score
Nominees:
- Bugonia — Jerskin Fendrix
- Frankenstein — Alexandre Desplat
- Hamnet — Max Richter
- One Battle After Another — Jonny Greenwood
- Sinners — Ludwig Göransson
Predicted Winner: Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)
Should Win: Max Richter (Hamnet)
🎤 10. Best Original Song
Nominees:
- “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless
- “Golden” from Kpop Demon Hunters
- “I Lied To You” from Sinners
- “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from Viva Verdi!
- “Train Dreams” from Train Dreams
Predicted Winner: “I Lied to You” (Sinners)
Should Win: “Train Dreams” (Train Dreams)
As another Oscar season draws to a close, the thrill of prediction gives way to the magic of possibility. Whether the Academy crowns the expected favorites or delivers one of those unforgettable curveballs, this year’s lineup is stacked with artistry, ambition, and performances that will echo long after the envelopes are opened. No matter how the night unfolds, the 98th Academy Awards promise a celebration of storytelling at its highest level — and a reminder of why we fall in love with movies in the first place.
Your Turn
Now it’s your turn — I want to hear from you. Which categories do you think I nailed, and where do you see the Academy surprising us? Drop your predictions, your hot takes, and the wins you’re secretly rooting for in the comments. Let’s see who walks away with bragging rights when Oscar night arrives.
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