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2026 Oscars Introduce New Casting Category, Nominees Revealed

1/23/2026

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The 2026 Oscar nominations were announced on January 22, introducing a new category called Achievement in Casting.
This is the first new Oscar award since 2001 and recognizes the vital role of casting directors in filmmaking.
Nominees include Nina Gold for "Hamnet" and Jennifer Venditti for "Marty Supreme," among others.
The award will be presented during the live ceremony on March 15, hosted by Conan O’Brien.
The final nominees were selected through a voting process involving the Academy's casting directors branch.

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Story summary

The 2026 Oscar nominations were announced on January 22, introducing a new category called Achievement in Casting.
This is the first new Oscar award since 2001 and recognizes the vital role of casting directors in filmmaking.
Nominees include Nina Gold for "Hamnet" and Jennifer Venditti for "Marty Supreme," among others.
The award will be presented during the live ceremony on March 15, hosted by Conan O’Brien.
The final nominees were selected through a voting process involving the Academy's casting directors branch.