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MUAHS Awards: Five Films Lead Nominations for 2026

12/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) announced nominations for its 13th awards, led by five films—Frankenstein, One Battle After Another, Sinners, Wicked: For Good, Weapons—each with three nominations.
Frankenstein and Wicked: For Good also made the Oscars shortlist.
Television nominations went to Stranger Things, Wednesday, and Monster: The Ed Gein Story.
The ceremony is set for February 14, 2026, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.

History

Historical Context

The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, first held in 2000, celebrate the artistry in film and television. Following the Academy's expansion of Oscar categories in 2001, recognition for technical achievements grew. The upcoming 13th awards on February 14, 2026, highlights this trend, showcasing nominated works like *Frankenstein* and *Wicked: For Good*, emphasizing the industry's evolving appreciation for specialized skills.

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Story summary

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) announced nominations for its 13th awards, led by five films—Frankenstein, One Battle After Another, Sinners, Wicked: For Good, Weapons—each with three nominations.
Frankenstein and Wicked: For Good also made the Oscars shortlist.
Television nominations went to Stranger Things, Wednesday, and Monster: The Ed Gein Story.
The ceremony is set for February 14, 2026, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.

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