Oscar nominations 2026 snubs and surprises cut both ways — January 22 delivered historic inclusions alongside reported omissions. Ten Best Picture slots and a new craft category reshaped the conversation instantly.

Sinners earned 16 Oscar nominations — the most ever for one film — anchoring Oscar nominations 2026 snubs and surprises coverage. Michael B. Jordan later won Best Actor; Ryan Coogler won Original Screenplay on ceremony night.

KPop Demon Hunters broke into Animated Feature — a surprise inclusion in Oscar nominations 2026 snubs and surprises that foreshadowed two Oscar wins including Original Song for Golden on March 15.

Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent exceeded late-chart expectations in Oscar nominations 2026 snubs and surprises coverage. Sentimental Value later won International Feature — reportedly Norway's first victory in that category.

Best Casting joined the Oscar nominations 2026 snubs and surprises slate as the first new competitive category since 2001. Cassandra Kulukundis later won for One Battle After Another on ceremony night.