The Critics Choice Awards took place on Jan. 4, meaning the 2026 awards season has begun, but when are the Oscars?

Following the announcement of the finalists, the global film community will turn its attention to the live broadcast on March 15, 2026. The 98th Oscars will take place at the iconic Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, reaching audiences in over 200 territories.

As the 2026 Oscars race takes shape, IndieWire will provide predictions for which films, filmmakers, and stars will win at the 98th Academy Awards.

Jennifer Lawrence and Cynthia Erivo are among the major names missing from nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards, aka the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Oscar nominations predictions are here. Find out who we think will be nominated at the 98th Academy Awards, from the rise of 'Wicked: For Good' to top contenders including Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone,

Keep an Eye on: Wicked: For Good (Dana Fox and Winnie Holzman), No Other Choice (Park Chan-wook, Lee Ja-hye, Lee Kyoung-mi and Don McKellar), Avatar: Fire and Ash (James Cameron, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver), Nouvelle Vague (Holly Gent, Michèle Halberstadt, Laetitia Masson and Vincent Palmo)

The Critics Choice Awards shaped the Oscar race as “One Battle After Another” surges, “Sinners” gains momentum and Jacob Elordi secures his spot.