The 2026 Oscar nominations were announced with several notable omissions, including major stars and anticipated films. Ariana Grande and her "Wicked: For Good" co-star Cynthia Erivo were surprisingly left out, with Grande not receiving a nod for Best Supporting Actress and Erivo for Best Actress. Gwyneth Paltrow also did not secure a nomination for her role in "Marty Supreme," despite her co-star Timothée Chalamet being nominated for Best Actor. Odessa A'Zion was also overlooked in the Best Supporting Actress category for "Marty Supreme." Jennifer Lawrence and Amanda Seyfried also failed to receive nominations for their performances in "Die, My Love" and "The Testament of Anne Lee," respectively.
Despite the race car film "F1" receiving multiple nominations, including Best Picture, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound, its star Brad Pitt was not nominated. Similarly, James Cameron's highly successful film "Avatar: Fire And Ash," which has grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, was omitted from the Best Picture category, though it did receive nominations in other areas. Other actors overlooked include Adam Sandler for "Jay Kelly," Paul Mescal for "Hamnet," and Chase Infinity for "One Battle After Another." Meanwhile, Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners" made Oscar history with a record-breaking 16 nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.