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Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman to Announce 2026 Oscar Nominations: Hollywood’s Annual Anxiety Attack Returns (And We’re Watching Every Second)

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There are few mornings more chaotic in Hollywood than Oscar nominations announcement day. It’s the annual moment when champagne corks pop in some living rooms while publicists quietly close blinds in others. The unveiling of the 98th Academy Awards nominations marks the true start of awards season madness, transforming months of buzz, speculation, and “anonymous” insider chatter into cold, hard lists.


Live Presentation Begins Thursday, January 22, 2026

5:30 a.m. PST / 8:30 a.m. EST / 1:30 p.m. GMT / 9:30 p.m. CST

The 98th Oscars Airs Sunday, March 15, on ABC and Hulu


This year’s announcements will be revealed live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, a duo that already promises more charm than some of the snubs that will inevitably dominate the discourse.

Streaming across Oscar.com, Oscars.org, ABC platforms, Hulu, Disney+, and social media, the event once again makes it impossible to look away even if you’re pretending not to care.



The nominations will be announced in two tightly scheduled segments, a format designed to gently wake viewers up before delivering the categories that send film Twitter into a full meltdown.


Oscars Nominations Announcement Order

5:30 a.m. PST

  • Actor in a Supporting Role

  • Actress in a Supporting Role

  • Animated Short Film

  • Costume Design

  • Live Action Short Film

  • Makeup and Hairstyling

  • Music (Original Score)

  • Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

  • Writing (Original Screenplay)


5:41 a.m. PST

  • Actor in a Leading Role

  • Actress in a Leading Role

  • Animated Feature Film

  • Best Picture

  • Casting

  • Cinematography

  • Directing

  • Documentary Feature Film

  • Documentary Short Film

  • Film Editing

  • International Feature Film

  • Music (Original Song)

  • Production Design

  • Sound

  • Visual Effects


The structure is classic Academy strategy: start with prestige and craft, then unleash the heavy hitters once everyone is fully awake and emotionally vulnerable. Supporting categories often set the tone, while the later block especially Best Picture, Directing, and the acting leads determines which films are about to enjoy a second life and which are quietly written out of the awards conversation.


The Oscars nominations announcements don’t just celebrate excellence; they define the narrative for the months ahead. They tell us which performances broke through the noise, which films turned critical praise into industry support, and which “locks” were never quite as locked as we were told.


With the 98th Academy Awards set to air on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the nominations serve as the opening act to a season of campaigning, controversies, and think pieces. Whether you’re watching for validation, vengeance, or vibes, nomination morning remains Hollywood’s most revealing performance and the drama is only just getting started.


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