when are oscar nominations announced

Oscar nominations for the 2026 ceremony will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Key date at a glance

• Oscars nominations announcement: Thursday, January 22, 2026.

• This is for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be held on March 15, 2026.

Typical timing context

• In recent years, nominations are usually revealed in the morning U.S. Pacific Time , often via live stream and TV partners.

• Since 1995 they’ve generally landed on a Tuesday, with some Thursday and Monday exceptions, which is why the 2026 Thursday date stands out to awards-watchers.

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