The Oscars are coming, and Australia is making a powerful statement with two of its own leading the charge! Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi are the Aussie powerhouses vying for top honors at the 2026 Academy Awards. But this isn't just about national pride; it's a celebration of exceptional talent.
Byrne, fresh from her Golden Globe triumph for the thriller 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' is now in the running for the Best Actress Oscar. A remarkable feat, but will she take home the gold?
Elordi, too, has earned his place in the spotlight with a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his portrayal of the Creature in 'Frankenstein.' He's already won a Critics' Choice Award for this role, but can he convince the Academy?
And then there's the record-breaking 'Sinners,' directed by Ryan Coogler, which has snagged an impressive 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay. A blues-infused vampire movie making history—but will it sweep the awards?
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will air on March 15, and the anticipation is palpable. But here's where it gets controversial—with so many outstanding nominees, who will take home the coveted statues?
The Full List of Nominees:
Best Picture:
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Best Director:
- Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
- Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
- Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
- Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
- Ryan Coogler, Sinners
Best Actress:
- Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
- Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
- Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone, Bugonia
Best Actor:
- Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
- Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent
Best Supporting Actress:
- Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
- Amy Madigan, Weapons
- Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
- Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actor:
- Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
- Delroy Lindo, Sinners
- Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgard, Sentimental Value
Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, and More:
The list continues with categories like Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Original Song, and Best Original Score, each featuring an array of talented individuals and their remarkable works.
Controversy Alert: With so many deserving nominees, predicting the winners is a challenge. Will the Academy favor fresh faces or seasoned veterans? Will the record-breaking 'Sinners' sweep the awards, or will the love be spread across the board?
Stay tuned for the big night, and feel free to share your predictions and opinions in the comments. Who do you think will take home the Oscars? Any dark horses you're rooting for?
