2026 Oscars snubs and surprises include Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal missing from nominees

January 22, 2026

TL;DR

Several prominent actors, including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Denzel Washington, did not receive Oscar nominations for their performances.
The film "Sinners" set a new record with 16 Oscar nominations, including in the new best casting category.
"One Battle After Another" received 13 nominations, while "Frankenstein," "Marty Supreme," and "Sentimental Value" each earned nine.
Notable omissions in the best actor category included George Clooney, Joaquin Phoenix, and Denzel Washington.
In the best actress category, nominees like Amanda Seyfried, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Lawrence were left out.
Paul Mescal and Miles Caton, recognized by the Screen Actors Guild, were not nominated for Oscars.
"It Was Just an Accident," the Cannes Film Festival's top prize-winner, was not among the Oscar finalists.
Guillermo del Toro was not nominated for directing "Frankenstein" despite the film's eight nominations.
Stephen Schwartz was omitted from the best original song category for his work on "Wicked."
The 98th Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O'Brien and presented on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.

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