The 98th Oscars®: See the nominees & learn more about the biggest night in showbiz

Find out which 98th Oscar®-nominated movies you can stream right now on Disney+

Every year, the Academy Awards®, also known as the Oscars®, invite us to look back at the movies that garnered the most critical acclaim. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® (AMPAS®), nominates and recognises achievements in acting, directing, writing, and hard work that takes place behind the scenes. Here’s everything you need to know about the 98th Oscars®, including this year’s Disney nominees.

2026 Disney Oscar® Nominees

Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film

• Elio | Add Elio to Watchlist | Now streaming on Disney+

• Zootropolis 2 | Learn more about Zootropolis 2

Nominated for Best Costume Design

• Avatar: Fire and Ash | Learn more about Avatar: Fire and Ash

Nominated for Best Visual Effects

• Avatar: Fire and Ash | Learn more about Avatar: Fire and Ash

All about the 98th Annual Academy Awards®

When are the 98th Oscars®?

The Oscars® will air on Sunday 15 March 2026

Where are the 98th Oscars® being held?

The Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles hosts the 2026 awards.

Who is hosting the 98th Oscars®?

Comedian Conan O’Brien returns as host for the second year in a row.

When were the 98th Oscars® nominations announced?

Nominees were announced Thursday 22 January 2026.

Everything else you need to know about the Oscars®

What are the Oscars®?

The Oscars® (officially the Academy Awards®) are annual awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® to recognise outstanding achievements in filmmaking, including acting, directing, writing, and technical crafts.

Who votes for the Oscar® winners?

Academy Award® winners and nominees voted on by eligible voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®. These include industry professionals across acting, directing, writing, and many other film crafts who have been invited to join the Academy. In most categories, each branch votes within its own discipline, with all branches voting for Best Picture.

Starting with the 98th Oscars®, members must watch all nominated films in a category to vote in that category in the final round.

When did the Oscars® start?

The awards first took place on 16 May 1929, making them the oldest entertainment awards ceremony.

How many Oscar® categories are there?

In 2026, there are 24 competitive award categories, including the brand-new Best Casting category.

Who has won the most Oscars®?

Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscars® won by an individual, with 22 competitive and four honorary awards.

Who are the Oscar® awards named after?

The origins of the nickname are unclear, but a popular theory is that Margaret Herrick, an Academy librarian, said the iconic statuette looked like her “Uncle Oscar,” and the name stuck. The Academy officially adopted the term in 1939.