when will oscar nominations be announced

Oscar nominations for the 98th Academy Awards (the 2026 Oscars) will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Key date at a glance

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

• This is for the 98th Oscars ceremony taking place later in 2026.

Quick timeline context

• Nominations voting runs from January 12–16, 2026, and then the official slate is revealed on January 22.

• The nominees luncheon is scheduled for February 10, 2026, with final voting running from February 26 to March 5 ahead of the ceremony.

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