The Academy got it RIGHT?! | Oscar Nominations & Predictions 2026

The 98th Academy Awards Oscar nominations are officially here. Join Meagan as she breaks down the 2026 Oscar nominations, sharing first reactions, major takeaways, and her personal picks and predictions for this year’s awards season.
This episode offers an overview of the main Oscar categories, discussing notable trends, surprises, and what these nominations reveal about the current film landscape. Grab your jasmine tea and step into the virtual movie club, where we talk film culture, industry buzz, and why awards season still sparks debate year after year.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro (Oscar Nominations 2026)
0:45 Best Supporting Actress Nominees Oscars 2026
1:47 Hair & Makeup Oscars 2026
2:48 Best Original Score 2026 Oscars
3:12 Best Adapted Screenplay Oscars 2026
3:43 Best Original Screenplay Oscars 2026
4:12 Best Supporting Actor Oscars 2026
5:14 Best Casting Oscars 2026
6:34 Best Costume Design Oscars 2026
7:15 Best Original Song Oscars 2026
7:46 Best Animated Feature Film Oscars 2026
7:58 Best Film Editing Oscars 2026
8:29 Best Cinematography Oscars 2026
9:29 Best Actor in a Leading Role
10:25 Best International Feature Oscars 2026
11:23 Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscars 2026
12:18 Best Director Oscars 2026
13:08 The Snubs
16:45 Best Picture
19:09 Sinners Makes Oscars History
19:52 Why the Oscars Got It Right


Sources and References:
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