2026 Oscar nominations: Our expert’s predictions in 11 key categories

The latest from the Los Angeles Times' awards coverage in The Envelope.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT January 21, 2026 | View in browser 2026 Oscar nominations: Our expert's predictions in 11 key categories Our awards expert Glenn Whipp predicts the 2026 Oscar nominees for picture, director, actor, actress and more. Read More ADVERTISEMENT How to watch the 2026 Oscar nominations Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Oscar nominations, including where to watch and who's favored to get nods. Read More What you didn't see on TV at the Golden Globes From former co-stars reuniting at the Beverly Hilton to winners answering questions from press backstage, here's what you didn't see during the Golden Globes telecast. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Our experts break down the best and worst moments of the 2026 Golden Globes Times columnists Mary McNamara and Glenn Whipp discuss the biggest winners, most memorable moments and more from the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Read More Can Leonardo DiCapricious replace Ben Sadfleck in our hearts and memes? That's a hard yes Is Leonardo DiCaprio gunning for our hearts and memes? At the Golden Globes, the actor takes a run at Sadfleck status with a string of animated gestures. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now 'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'Hamnet' among 2026 Producers Guild of America nominees The Producers Guild of America unveiled its 2026 film and TV nominations, highlighting established Oscar contenders and some surging titles, including 'Bugonia' and 'Weapons.' Read More Directors Guild Award nominations indicate a tight Oscar race The DGA unveiled its 2026 feature film nominations, a key Oscar bellwether, with nods for Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Josh Safdie and Chloé Zhao. Read More Netflix's 'Train Dreams' is a 'happy cry movie.' Let star Joel Edgerton explain In our last episode before the Oscar nominations, Joel Edgerton describes the transformative experience of making 'Train Dreams' and our hosts share the names they'd like to hear called. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading The Envelope from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com