The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards (2026) delivered a night that balanced mainstream dominance with a growing global outlook. While pop, rap, and songwriting heavyweights controlled the Academy’s biggest prizes, the Global Music and African categories once again reinforced the Grammys’ slow but steady shift toward cultural inclusivity.
Below is a list of major GRAMMY categories alongside the Global and African-focused awards.
Major GRAMMY Categories (General Field)
Record of the Year
Winner: “luther” — Kendrick Lamar with SZA
Nominees:
“DtMF” — Bad Bunny
“Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter
“Anxiety” — Doechii
“WILDFLOWER” — Billie Eilish
“Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga
“The Subway” — Chappell Roan
“APT.” — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Album of the Year
Winner: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — Bad Bunny
Nominees:
SWAG — Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend — Sabrina Carpenter
Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse
MAYHEM — Lady Gaga
GNX — Kendrick Lamar
MUTT — Leon Thomas
CHROMAKOPIA — Tyler, The Creator
Song of the Year
Winner: “WILDFLOWER” — Billie Eilish & FINNEAS
Nominees:
“Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga
“Anxiety” — Doechii
“APT.” — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
“DtMF” — Bad Bunny
“Golden” — HUNTR/X
“luther” — Kendrick Lamar with SZA
“Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter
Best New Artist
Winner: Olivia Dean
Nominees:
KATSEYE
The Marías
Addison Rae
sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young
Songwriting & Production
Producer of the Year (Non-Classical)
Winner: Cirkut
Nominees:
Dan Auerbach
Dijon
Blake Mills
Sounwave
Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical)
Winner: Amy Allen
Nominees:
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Laura Veltz
Global & African Categories
Best African Music Performance
Winner: “Push 2 Start” — Tyla
Nominees:
“Love” — Burna Boy
“With You” — Davido ft. Omah Lay
“Hope & Love” — Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin
“Gimme Dat” — Ayra Starr ft. Wizkid
Best Global Music Performance
Winner: “EoO” — Bad Bunny
Nominees:
“Cantando en el Camino” — Ciro Hurtado
“Jerusalema” — Angélique Kidjo
“Inmigrante Y Qué?” — Yeisy Rojas
“Shrini’s Dream (Live)” — Shakti
“Daybreak” — Anoushka Shankar ft. Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar
Best Global Music Album
Winner: Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo — Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia
Nominees:
Sounds of Kumbha — Siddhant Bhatia
No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy
Éclairer le monde – Light the World — Youssou N’Dour
Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) — Shakti
Chapter III: We Return to Light — Anoushka Shankar
From latest announcement, Bruno Mars has been confirmed to perform live at the ceremony this Sunday, February 1, 2026. The iconic singer, songwriter, and performer is known for delivering unforgettable shows, and this year’s performance is expected to be no exception.
Bruno Mars’ appearance was officially announced by the Recording Academy, confirming his spot among a star-studded lineup that includes Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, and Rosé. The ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS from 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT, with streaming available on Paramount+.
The singer is also in contention for three GRAMMY awards this year:
Record of the Year
Song of the Year
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
All three nominations are tied to his latest collaboration with Rosé, the hit track “APT.”
Bruno Mars has a long history of delivering show-stopping performances at award shows. From his memorable Super Bowl halftime shows to previous GRAMMY appearances, he has consistently shown an ability to blend high-energy choreography, live vocals, and charismatic stage presence.
For music lovers, this performance is a chance to see one of the most versatile entertainers of our time, blending pop, R&B, funk, and soul into a single unforgettable stage experience.
For viewers in the United States, the GRAMMYs will air live on CBS and stream via Paramount+. International fans, including those in Nigeria, can watch through official GRAMMY streaming partners or cable networks broadcasting the ceremony.
With Bruno Mars and other star stud taking the stage, the 2026 GRAMMYs are shaping up to be a must-watch event for music fans around the world. Expect big surprises, high energy, and, of course, a performance that will dominate social media conversations for days.
The 53rd Annual Saturn Awards have announced their 2026 nominations, spotlighting the year’s standout achievements in science fiction, fantasy, horror, superhero, action-adventure, and animation across both film and television.
This year’s list reflects a highly competitive awards season, with major franchise releases and prestige TV series dominating the conversation. Films like Avatar: Fire and Ash, Superman, and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning lead the movie categories, while shows including Andor, Severance, The Last of Us, and Stranger Things anchor the television slate.
Notably, DC Studios recorded a strong showing with 13 total nominations, driven by Superman, Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, and Harley Quinn, highlighting the studio’s growing momentum across live-action and animated storytelling.
Below is the complete list of 2026 Saturn Awards nominations, ahead of the ceremony scheduled for March 8, 2026.
FILM CATEGORIES
Best Science Fiction Film
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Bugonia
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Predator: Badlands
The Running Man
Tron: Ares
Best Fantasy Film
Freakier Friday
Hamnet
How to Train Your Dragon
The Life of Chuck
Lilo & Stitch
Wicked: For Good
Best Horror Film
28 Years Later
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Frankenstein
The Monkey
Weapons
Best Thriller Film
Highest 2 Lowest
The Housemaid
The Long Walk
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Best Action / Adventure Film
Ballerina
F1: The Movie
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Novocaine
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
One Battle After Another
Best Film Adaptation (From Another Medium)
Black Phone 2
Captain America: Brave New World
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
A Minecraft Movie
Superman
Thunderbolts: The New Avengers
FILM PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Best Actor in a Film
David Corenswet (Superman)
Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning)
Tom Hiddleston (The Life of Chuck)
Oscar Isaac (Frankenstein)
Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
Pedro Pascal (The Fantastic Four: First Steps)
Sam Worthington (Avatar: Fire and Ash)
Best Actress in a Film
Rachel Brosnahan (Superman)
Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good)
Elle Fanning (Predator: Badlands)
Julia Garner (Weapons)
Vanessa Kirby (The Fantastic Four: First Steps)
Zoe Saldaña (Avatar: Fire and Ash)
Emma Stone (Bugonia)
Best Supporting Actor (Film)
Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein)
Edi Gathegi (Superman)
Jeff Goldblum (Wicked: For Good)
Stephen Lang (Avatar: Fire and Ash)
Delroy Lindo (Sinners)
Mads Mikkelsen (Dust Bunny)
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Fantastic Four: First Steps)
Best Supporting Actress (Film)
Oona Chaplin (Avatar: Fire and Ash)
Mia Goth (Frankenstein)
Ariana Grande (Wicked: For Good)
Amy Madigan (Weapons)
Hailee Steinfeld (Sinners)
Florence Pugh (Thunderbolts: The New Avengers)
Sigourney Weaver (Dust Bunny)
FILM TECHNICAL CATEGORIES
Best Director
James Cameron (Avatar: Fire and Ash)
Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein)
James Gunn (Superman)
Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning)
The 98th Academy Awards nominations, announced on January 22, 2026, have delivered one of the most competitive and wide-ranging Oscars line-ups in recent memory. From record-breaking nomination tallies to the rise of technically ambitious filmmaking, this year’s list reflects an industry that continues to evolve in scale, storytelling, and global reach.
The ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
This year’s race is led by Sinners, which emerged as the most nominated film with 16 nods, setting a new Academy record. Close behind is One Battle After Another, which secured 13 nominations, firmly positioning it as a top Best Picture and directing contender.
Other major players include Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, Bugonia, and Train Dreams, each earning recognition across acting, writing, and technical categories.
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has officially entered the history books. The supernatural period thriller has earned 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, making it the most-nominated film in Oscars history.
The feat sees Sinners surpass the long-standing record of 14 nominations, previously shared by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016). With this milestone, Coogler’s film now stands alone at the top of the Academy’s nomination leaderboard.
Set in the 1930s American South, Sinners blends historical drama with supernatural horror, following twin brothers both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan as they confront racism, faith, and an emerging vampire threat within their community.
The film’s sweeping nomination haul reflects broad Academy recognition across acting, directing, writing, music, and technical craft, signaling rare consensus support from voters.
All 16 Oscar Nominations for “Sinners”
Sinners received nominations in the following categories:
Best Picture
Best Director — Ryan Coogler
Best Actor — Michael B. Jordan
Best Supporting Actor — Delroy Lindo
Best Supporting Actress — Wunmi Mosaku
Best Original Screenplay — Ryan Coogler
Best Casting
Best Costume Design
Best Production Design
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Best Sound
Best Visual Effects
Best Original Score
Best Original Song — “I Lied to You”
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien set to host. While final outcomes remain unpredictable, Sinners enters the ceremony as the clear frontrunner and the most talked-about film of the season.
The 2026 MOBO Awards nomination list has officially been revealed, spotlighting the biggest names across Black music and culture and African artists, particularly Nigerians, are once again at the center of global recognition.
Among the headline moments is Rema’s nomination for Best African Music Act, placing the Afrobeats star alongside heavyweights like Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Tiwa Savage in one of the ceremony’s most competitive categories.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to hold later this year in Manchester, United Kingdom, continuing MOBO’s tradition of celebrating music of Black origin across the UK, Africa, the Caribbean, and the global diaspora.
Nigeria dominates the Best African Music Act nominations, reinforcing the country’s sustained influence on the global Afrobeats movement.
Best African Music Act – Nominees
Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Davido (Nigeria)
Joshua Baraka (Uganda)
Moliy (Ghana)
Rema (Nigeria)
Shallipopi (Nigeria)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Tyla (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Major Categories: Full List of Nominees
Best Male Act
Central Cee
Elmiene
Jim Legxacy
Nemzzz
Odeal
Skepta
Best Female Act
FLO
kwn
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sasha Keable
Album of the Year
Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness
Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching
FLO – Access All Areas
Kojey Radical – Don’t Look Down
Little Simz – Lotus
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
Song of the Year
AJ Tracey ft. Jorja Smith – “Crush”
Donae’o ft. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir – “Nights Like This”
Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – “Victory Lap”
Jim Legxacy & Dave – “3X”
kwn – “Do What I Say”
Myles Smith – “Nice To Meet You”
Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”
PinkPantheress – “Illegal”
Raye – “Where Is My Husband!”
Tim Duzit – “Kat Slater”
Best Newcomer
DC3Es
DeeKid
Finessekid
Jim Legxacy
kwn
namesbliss
Nia Smith
Sekou
Skye Newman
YT
International & Diaspora Representation
Best International Act
Ayra Starr
Cardi B
Clipse
Gunna
Kehlani
Leon Thomas
Mariah The Scientist
Moliy
Tyla
Vybz Kartel
Best Caribbean Music Act
Ayetian
Lila Iké
Masicka
Shenseea
Vybz Kartel
Yung Bredda
Music Beyond Charts: Performance, Media & Production
The 2026 nominations also recognize excellence beyond music releases, with categories spanning film, television, media personalities, production, and genre-specific innovation.
Notable nominees include Damson Idris, Cynthia Erivo, Stephen Graham, Little Simz, Ezra Collective, and Inflo, highlighting MOBO’s broad cultural scope.
The 57th NAACP Image Awards nominations are officially out, shining a spotlight on the best in film, television, music, literature, and digital content. This year’s list celebrates Black excellence across a variety of creative fields, with fan favorites and rising stars vying for top honors. The ceremony is scheduled for February 28, 2026, airing live on BET with a simulcast on CBS.
Entertainer of the Year
One of the most anticipated categories, Entertainer of the Year, brings together performers who have made significant impact across multiple platforms:
Cynthia Erivo
Doechii
Kendrick Lamar
Michael B. Jordan
Teyana Taylor
Both Kendrick Lamar and Teyana Taylor received six nominations each across different categories, highlighting their dominance in music and film this year.
Television & Streaming
Television continues to shine with shows that blend storytelling, culture, and humor.
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Harlem (Prime Video)
Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)
The Residence (Netflix)
The Upshaws (Netflix)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Cedric The Entertainer – The Neighborhood
David Alan Grier – St. Denis Medical
David Oyelowo – Government Cheese
Mike Epps – The Upshaws
Vince Staples – The Vince Staples Show
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
Maya Rudolph – Loot
Michelle Buteau – Survival of the Thickest
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Uzo Aduba – The Residence
Outstanding Drama Series
Bel‑Air (Peacock) — leading with seven nominations
Abbott Elementary, Reasonable Doubt, Ruth & Boaz — six nominations each
Forever — five nominations
Motion Picture Categories & Nominees
Outstanding Motion Picture
Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Highest 2 Lowest (A24)
One Of Them Days (Sony Pictures Releasing)
Sarah’s Oil (Amazon MGM Studios)
Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
André Holland – Love, Brooklyn (Greenwich Entertainment)
Denzel Washington – Highest 2 Lowest (A24)
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Nnamdi Asomugha – The Knife (Relatively Media)
Tyriq Withers – HIM (Monkeypaw Productions)
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
Danielle Deadwyler – 40 Acres (Magnolia Pictures)
Keke Palmer – One Of Them Days (Sony Pictures Releasing)
Kerry Washington – Shadow Force (Lionsgate)
Tessa Thompson – Hedda (Amazon MGM Studios)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
A$AP Rocky – Highest 2 Lowest (A24)
Damson Idris – F1 (Apple Original Films)
Delroy Lindo – Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jeffrey Wright – Highest 2 Lowest (A24)
Miles Caton – Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Janelle James – One Of Them Days (Sony Pictures Releasing)
Jayme Lawson – Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Regina Hall – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Sinners — Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Buddy Guy, Delroy Lindo, et al. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
One Of Them Days — Keke Palmer, SZA, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams (Sony Pictures Releasing)
Wicked: For Good — Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Coleman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, et al. (Universal Pictures)
A House of Dynamite — Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer‑King, Greta Lee, Jason Clarke (Netflix)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
40 Acres (Magnolia Pictures)
Love, Brooklyn (Greenwich Entertainment)
Magazine Dreams (Briarcliff Entertainment)
Opus (A24)
Unexpected Christmas (3 Diamonds Entertainment)
Outstanding International Motion Picture
40 Acres (Magnolia Pictures)
My Father’s Shadow (MUBI)
Souleymane’s Story (Kino Lorber)
The Fisherman (Luu Vision Media)
The Secret Agent (NEON)
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
Elio (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)
Sneaks (Briarcliff Entertainment)
The Bad Guys 2 (DreamWorks Animation)
Zootopia 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Outstanding Character Voice‑Over Performance – Motion Picture
Anthony Mackie – Sneaks
Craig Robinson – The Bad Guys 2
Danielle Brooks – The Bad Guys 2
Lil Rel Howery – Dog Man
Quinta Brunson – Zootopia 2
Outstanding Short Form (Live Action)
ADO (Baylor University)
Before You Let Go (Find Your People Program)
Best Eyes (American Film Institute Conservatory)
Ella (Netflix)
Food for the Soul (P.A. Works)
Outstanding Short Form (Animated)
ASALI: Power of the Pollinators (Upenndo! Productions)
Black Man, Black Man (Chainwheel Productions)
Captain Zero: Into the Abyss Part II (Cutting Edge Animation)
Full Music & Recording Nominees
Outstanding New Artist
Elmiene – Useless Without You (Def Jam Recordings)
Lee Vasi – Love Me To Life (Capitol CMG/Leeda Music Group)
Madison McFerrin – Scorpio (MadMcFerrin Music LLC)
Monaleo – Who Did the Body? (Columbia Records)
Ravyn Lenae – Bicycle Race (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Male Artist
Bryson Tiller – Solace & The Vices (RCA Records/TrapSoul)
Chris Brown – It Depends feat. Bryson Tiller (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
GIVĒON – Beloved (Epic Records)
Kendrick Lamar – luther (pgLang/Interscope)
Leon Thomas – MUTT Deluxe: Heel (EZMNY/Motown Records)
“Ride (Remix)” – Chance the Rapper feat. Do or Die & Twista
“Typa” – GloRilla
Literature Work Categories
Outstanding Literary Work — Fiction
Can’t Get Enough — Kennedy Ryan
Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic — Harmonia Rosales
Death of the Author — Nnedi Okorafor
Happy Land — Dolen Perkins‑Valdez
Harlem Rhapsody — Victoria Christopher Murray
Outstanding Literary Work — Non‑Fiction
A More Perfect Party… — Juanita Tolliver
Born in Flames — Bench Ansfield
From These Roots — Tamara Lanier
Hidden Hospitality… — Calvin Stovall Jr.
I Am Nobody’s Slave — Lee Hawkins
Outstanding Literary Work — Debut Author
American Soul: The Black History of Food… — Anela Malik
Red Clay — Charles B. Fancher
High Functioning… — Dr. Judith Joseph
A Sky Full of Love — Lorna Lewis
History Lessons — Zoe B. Wallbrook
Outstanding Literary Work — Biography/Autobiography
107 Days — Kamala Harris
The Look — Michelle Obama
Toni at Random — Dana A. Williams
Truly — Lionel Richie
Uncommon Favor… — Dawn Staley
Outstanding Literary Work — Instructional
American Soul… — Anela Malik
Braided Heritage… — Dr. Jessica Harris
We the Pizza… — Muhammad Abdul‑Hadi
Who Better Than You? — Will Packer
Wine Pairing for the People — Cha McCoy
Outstanding Literary Work — Poetry
Death of the First Idea — Rickey Laurentiis
Florida Water — Aja Monet
The Grace of Black Mothers — Martheaus Perkins
The Intentions of Thunder — Patricia Smith
We Look Better Alive — Ali Black
Outstanding Literary Work — Children
Black Boy, Rise — Brynne Barnes
Black Diamond Kings — Charles R. Smith Jr.
My Quiet Place — Monica Mikai
The History of We — Nikkolas Smith
Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark — Allen R. Wells (ill. DeAndra Hodge)
Outstanding Literary Work — Youth/Teens
(S)Kin — Ibi Zoboi
Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Book of Anansi — Angie Thomas
The Scammer — Tiffany D. Jackson
The Story of My Anger — Jasminne Mendez
Through Our Teeth — Pamela N. Harris
Outstanding Literary Work — Graphic Novel
Creaky Acres — Calista Bril
Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls — Rob Edwards
One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel — Rita Williams‑Garcia
Parable of the Talents (Graphic Novel) — Octavia E. Butler (adapted)
They Choose Violence — Sheldon Allen
Outstanding Literary Work — Journalism(New Category)
As Black New Yorkers Move Out, N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped — Maya King
Audra McDonald Took The Stage and Rewrote The Rules — Adam Davenport
Black joy and boots: How line dancing is fanning cultural connection — Lisa Respers France
HBCUs Reel as Trump Cuts Black‑Focused Grants — Jasper Smith
On Borrowed Time — Anissa Durham
Digital Content Creator Categories
These categories honor creators across platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube:
Outstanding Digital Content Creator — Art/Comedy
Darren Watkins Jr. (@IShowSpeed)
Jordan Howlett (@jordan_the_stallion8)
Joshua Neal (@joshuadneal)
Lou Young (@Louuuyoung)
Tee Sanders (@teesanderscomedy)
Outstanding Digital Content Creator — Political/Culture
Elizabeth Booker Houston (@bookersquared)
Garrison Hayes (@garrisonh)
George Lee Jr. (@theconsciouslee)
Joshua Doss (@doss.discourse)
Lynae Vanee (@lynaevanee)
Outstanding Digital Content Creator — Fashion/Beauty
Allyiah Gainer (@allyiahsface)
De’arra Taylor (@dearra)
Eni Popoola (@enigivensunday)
Jackie Asamoah (@jackieaina)
Wisdom Kaye (@wisdm)
Outstanding Digital Content Creator — Gaming/Tech
Berlin Edmonds (@Berleezy)
Cory Kenshin (@CoryxKenshin)
Gerard Williams (@Hiphopgamer)
Jay Ann Lopez (@blackgirlgamers)
Khleo Thomas (@khleothomas)
Outstanding Digital Content Creator — Fitness/Wellness/Food
Alex Hill (@justaddhotsauce)
Jeanette Jenkins (@msjeanettejenkins)
Keith Lee (@Keith_Lee125)
Kimberly Villalobos (@KimmysKreations.1)
Massy Arias (@Massy.arias)
Public Voting & Ceremony
Fans can vote in select categories through February 7, 2026 at NAACPImageAwards.net. Winners will be announced during the live ceremony on February 28, 2026.
The 2026 NAACP Image Awards showcase the best in Black creativity and culture. From Sinners dominating film categories to TV hits like Bel‑Air, and music legends Kendrick Lamar and Teyana Taylor leading the recording scene, this year’s nominations reflect cultural impact, artistic excellence, and creative innovation across all entertainment fields.
James Gunn’s Superman has officially advanced to the BAFTA 2026 Special Visual Effects longlist, marking a major early recognition for the film ahead of the upcoming awards season.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) confirmed that Superman is one of 10 films selected from a total of 71 submissions in the Special Visual Effects category. The longlist was determined by members of BAFTA’s SVFX chapter, made up of industry professionals working across visual effects and post-production.
Full BAFTA Special Visual Effects Longlist (2026)
The films advancing to the longlist are:
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Frankenstein
How to Train Your Dragon
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Lost Bus
Mickey 17
Superman
Tron: Ares
Wicked: For Good
Making the BAFTA VFX longlist is a significant milestone. The selection indicates that Superman’s visual effects work has already been evaluated and endorsed by professionals within the VFX industry, rather than general voters or critics.
Unlike popularity based awards or fan-driven recognition, BAFTA’s VFX category is assessed primarily on technical execution, innovation, and craft. For Superman, this places the film in early contention among some of the most visually ambitious studio projects of the year.
The longlist places Superman alongside major franchise and effects-driven films, including:
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest installment in James Cameron’s visually groundbreaking series
Tron: Ares, a film built around digital environments and stylized effects
Jurassic World Rebirth, continuing the effects-heavy dinosaur franchise
Wicked: For Good, a large-scale musical adaptation with extensive CGI requirements
BAFTA’s Voting Process Explained
According to BAFTA, the process unfolds in stages:
SVFX chapter members vote to determine the longlist and subsequent nominations.
From the longlist, a smaller group of films will be selected as official nominees.
In the final round, all film-voting BAFTA members vote to determine the category winner.
Historically, most films that secure nominations emerge from the longlist, making this step a crucial gateway rather than a symbolic mention.
Superman is the first major theatrical release under the new DC Studios leadership, with James Gunn also serving as co-head of the studio. While plot details and audience reception remain unknown, the BAFTA recognition suggests that the film’s technical and visual foundations are already being taken seriously within the industry.
While BAFTA recognition does not guarantee success at other awards ceremonies, the BAFTA VFX longlist often overlaps with later Oscar consideration in the Best Visual Effects category. Films that perform well at BAFTA frequently remain in the broader awards conversation as the season progresses.
Advancing to BAFTA’s Special Visual Effects longlist is a notable early achievement for Superman. In a field narrowed down from 71 submissions to just 10 films, the selection reflects industry-level confidence in the film’s visual work and technical ambition.
The 32nd annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards has unveiled its complete list of nominations on January 7, 2026, signaling the first major awards announcement of the season. The nominees reflect the strongest performances of 2025 across film and television, as voted on by members of SAG-AFTRA. The ceremony is set to stream live on Netflix on March 1, 2026, and will feature actor Harrison Ford as this year’s Life Achievement honoree.
Film Categories
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio — One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
Jesse Plemons — Bugonia
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti — One Battle After Another
Emma Stone — Bugonia
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Miles Caton — Sinners
Benicio Del Toro — One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
Paul Mescal — Hamnet
Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Odessa A’Zion — Marty Supreme
Ariana Grande — Wicked: For Good
Amy Madigan — Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku — Sinners
Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Television Categories – Full Nominees
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Claire Danes — The Beast in Me
Erin Doherty — Adolescence
Sarah Snook — All Her Fault
Christine Tremarco — Adolescence
Michelle Williams — Dying For Sex
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Jason Bateman — Black Rabbit
Owen Cooper — Adolescence
Stephen Graham — Adolescence
Charlie Hunnam — Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Matthew Rhys — The Beast in Me
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Kathryn Hahn — The Studio
Catherine O’Hara — The Studio
Jenna Ortega — Wednesday
Jean Smart — Hacks
Kristen Wiig — Palm Royale
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz — The Studio
Adam Brody — Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson — A Man on the Inside
Seth Rogen — The Studio
Martin Short — Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Britt Lower — Severance
Parker Posey — The White Lotus
Keri Russell — The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn — Pluribus
Aimee Lou Wood — The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown — Paradise
Billy Crudup — The Morning Show
Walton Goggins — The White Lotus
Gary Oldman — Slow Horses
Noah Wyle — The Pitt
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Diplomat
Landman
The Pitt
Severance
The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio
Stunt Ensemble Categories
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
F1
Frankenstein
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
Andor
Landman
The Last of Us
Squid Game
Stranger Things
Life Achievement Award
Harrison Ford — Honored for lifetime contributions to film and television.
Key Season Dates
Nomination Announcement: January 7, 2026
Live Voting Opens: January 14, 2026
Final Voting Deadline: February 27, 2026
32nd Actor Awards Ceremony: March 1, 2026 (streaming on Netflix)
The Golden Globes nominations have been revealed. This year’s Golden Globes ceremony will be hosted on Sunday, January 5, a few weeks before the Oscar nominations are announced on January 17, 2025.
This year’s ceremony opens with nominations in 27 categories, including Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Television Series. The Golden Globes also include a category for Best Motion Picture and Best Television Series.
Check out all the nominations below:
BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
THE BRUTALIST (A24)
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (Searchlight Pictures)
CONCLAVE (Focus Features)
DUNE: PART TWO (Warner Bros. Pictures)
NICKEL BOYS (Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios)
SEPTEMBER 5 (Paramount Pictures)
BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
ANORA (NEON)
CHALLENGERS (Amazon MGM Studios)
EMILIA PÉREZ (Netflix)
A REAL PAIN (Searchlight Pictures)
THE SUBSTANCE (MUBI)
WICKED (Universal Pictures)
BEST MOTION PICTURE – ANIMATED
FLOW (Sideshow / Janus Films)
INSIDE OUT 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (IFC Films)
MOANA 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL (Netflix)
THE WILD ROBOT (Universal Pictures)
CINEMATIC AND BOX OFFICE ACHIEVEMENT
ALIEN: ROMULUS (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (Warner Bros. Pictures)
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
GLADIATOR II (Paramount Pictures)
INSIDE OUT 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
TWISTERS (Universal Pictures)
WICKED (Universal Pictures)
THE WILD ROBOT (Universal Pictures)
BEST MOTION PICTURE – NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (Sideshow / Janus Films) – USA / FRANCE / INDIA
EMILIA PÉREZ (Netflix) – FRANCE
THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE (MUBI) – POLAND / SWEDEN / DENMARK
I’M STILL HERE (Sony Pictures Classics) – BRAZIL
THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (NEON) – USA / GERMANY
VERMIGLIO (Sideshow / Janus Films) – ITALY
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
PAMELA ANDERSON (THE LAST SHOWGIRL)
ANGELINA JOLIE (MARIA)
NICOLE KIDMAN (BABYGIRL)
TILDA SWINTON (THE ROOM NEXT DOOR)
FERNANDA TORRES (I’M STILL HERE)
KATE WINSLET (LEE)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
ADRIEN BRODY (THE BRUTALIST)
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET (A COMPLETE UNKNOWN)
DANIEL CRAIG (QUEER)
COLMAN DOMINGO (SING SING)
RALPH FIENNES (CONCLAVE)
SEBASTIAN STAN (THE APPRENTICE)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
AMY ADAMS (NIGHTBITCH)
CYNTHIA ERIVO (WICKED)
KARLA SOFÍA GASCÓN (EMILIA PÉREZ)
MIKEY MADISON (ANORA)
DEMI MOORE (THE SUBSTANCE)
ZENDAYA (CHALLENGERS)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
JESSE EISENBERG (A REAL PAIN)
HUGH GRANT (HERETIC)
GABRIEL LABELLE (SATURDAY NIGHT)
JESSE PLEMONS (KINDS OF KINDNESS)
GLEN POWELL (HIT MAN)
SEBASTIAN STAN (A DIFFERENT MAN)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE
SELENA GOMEZ (EMILIA PÉREZ)
ARIANA GRANDE (WICKED)
FELICITY JONES (THE BRUTALIST)
MARGARET QUALLEY (THE SUBSTANCE)
ISABELLA ROSSELLINI (CONCLAVE)
ZOE SALDAÑA (EMILIA PÉREZ)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE
YURA BORISOV (ANORA)
KIERAN CULKIN (A REAL PAIN)
EDWARD NORTON (A COMPLETE UNKNOWN)
GUY PEARCE (THE BRUTALIST)
JEREMY STRONG (THE APPRENTICE)
DENZEL WASHINGTON (GLADIATOR II)
BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
JACQUES AUDIARD (EMILIA PÉREZ)
SEAN BAKER (ANORA)
EDWARD BERGER (CONCLAVE)
BRADY CORBET (THE BRUTALIST)
CORALIE FARGEAT (THE SUBSTANCE)
PAYAL KAPADIA (ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT)
BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
JACQUES AUDIARD (EMILIA PÉREZ)
SEAN BAKER (ANORA)
BRADY CORBET, MONA FASTVOLD (THE BRUTALIST)
JESSE EISENBERG (A REAL PAIN)
CORALIE FARGEAT (THE SUBSTANCE)
PETER STRAUGHAN (CONCLAVE)
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
VOLKER BERTELMANN (CONCLAVE)
DANIEL BLUMBERG (THE BRUTALIST)
KRIS BOWERS (THE WILD ROBOT)
CLÉMENT DUCOL, CAMILLE (EMILIA PÉREZ)
TRENT REZNOR, ATTICUS ROSS (CHALLENGERS)
HANS ZIMMER (DUNE: PART TWO)
BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
“BEAUTIFUL THAT WAY” –– THE LAST SHOWGIRL, Music & Lyrics by: Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Zachrisson
