Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will reveal the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards on January 22 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. This announcement, featuring all 24 categories, will be streamed live globally starting at 5:30 a.m. PT/8:30 a.m. ET, highlighting this year’s leading contenders across the film industry.
The Academy has arranged for a worldwide live broadcast of the nominations via multiple platforms, including Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and the Academy’s official TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook channels. Additionally, viewers can tune in through ABC’s Good Morning America, ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu, ensuring broad accessibility for audiences everywhere.
Hosts Bring Experience and Recognition
Danielle Brooks is no stranger to the Oscars after receiving a Best Supporting Actress nomination in 2024 for her portrayal of Sofia in Blitz Bazawule’s film adaptation of The Color Purple. Brooks originally portrayed this role on Broadway in 2015, underscoring her longstanding connection to the character.
Lewis Pullman’s recent work includes a key role in Mona Fastvold’s period drama The Testament of Ann Lee, where he plays the brother to Amanda Seyfried’s lead character, chronicling the life of the founder of the Shakers. His involvement in the Oscar announcement builds on his rising profile in critically acclaimed films.
Best Picture Contenders Show Diverse Storytelling
The lineup for Best Picture involves several films with strong credentials from major precursor awards like the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Producers Guild of America (PGA), Golden Globes (GG), and Critics Choice. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is poised to become his third straight nomination following Licorice Pizza and Phantom Thread.
Also noteworthy is Hamnet, a Shakespeare-related drama gaining nominations from major guilds and critics, which could join titles like Hamlet and West Side Story as acclaimed Shakespeare adaptations honored by the Academy. Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World stands out with nominations for Best International Feature and Best Original Screenplay, even if it missed a Best Picture nod.
Horror films remain underrepresented, with just eight having earned Best Picture nominations historically, contributing to the suspense and rarity when a horror film enters the race. Notably, no film featuring a Universal Monster as the title character has yet reached Best Picture status.
Notable Talents and Trends Within Nominated Films
Timothée Chalamet maintains an impressive streak with seven Best Picture nominees over the past ten Academy Awards. Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone may continue their successful collaborations with Bugonia, aiming for their third Best Picture nomination together after The Favourite and Poor Things.
Newcomers and seasoned artists alike are featured in this awards cycle. For example, Eva Victor is in contention to become part of a select group of filmmakers whose debut films secure Best Picture nominations. Meanwhile, Hugh Jackman appears for the first time since 2012’s Les Misérables.
Directorial achievements are also prominent, with Bradley Cooper joining a rare group of filmmakers—including Orson Welles, James L. Brooks, and Frank Darabont—who have had their first two features nominated for Best Picture, following his work on Maestro. Kathryn Bigelow is meanwhile poised to earn her first Best Picture nomination in over ten years with A House of Dynamite.
Historical Patterns and Industry Insights
Adaptations and franchises reveal intriguing patterns. Despite Henrik Ibsen’s prominence in theater, no film version of his work has ever been Best Picture-nominated. The Avatar franchise is contending for joining the ranks of The Godfather and The Lord of the Rings, becoming one of the few series with three consecutive Best Picture nominations.
Richard Linklater has two films, including Nouvelle Vague and another project, up for Best Picture, with a unique collaboration involving Ethan Hawke that spanned years until Hawke aged into the role. Brazilian cinema also makes history, with The Secret Agent potentially becoming the second Portuguese-language film nominated following last year’s I’m Still Here.
Despite critical acclaim, directors like Jafar Panahi and Park Chan-wook have yet to see their films nominated for an Oscar, underscoring the elusive nature of Academy recognition in some instances.
Scheduled Announcement Breakdown
The Academy has detailed the timing of the nominations reveal on January 22, commencing at 5:30 a.m. PST with categories such as Actor in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Animated Short Film, Costume Design, Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, and Adapted and Original Screenplay.
The second wave at 5:41 a.m. PST will include Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Leading Role, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture, Casting, Cinematography, Directing, Documentary Feature and Short Film, Film Editing, International Feature Film, Original Song, Production Design, Sound, and Visual Effects.
The Broader Significance of This Announcement
The presentation of Danielle Brooks Oscar Nominations alongside Lewis Pullman symbolizes a bridge between established and emerging talent. This announcement not only marks a milestone for the 2026 Academy Awards season but also reflects prevailing industry themes, including the blend of legacy filmmakers, rising stars, and diverse storytelling formats gaining recognition. As the contenders await the nominations, the broad international streaming availability ensures immediate and inclusive fan engagement across multiple platforms worldwide.
