The **Oscars 2026** is approaching, and the anticipation is palpable. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, will once again take place at the iconic **Hollywood's Dolby Theatre**. This year, the quest for **Oscar glory** officially intensifies with the nomination voting period, which kicked off today, Monday, January 12, 2026.
Nominations voting will run for five days, concluding on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT. The official nominations for the 98th **Academy Awards** will be revealed in a highly anticipated announcement on **Thursday, January 22, 2026**. This date marks the culmination of a rigorous process that includes shortlists in 12 award categories, voting from Academy members, and ultimately, the reveal of the **nominations** that will set the stage for the big night in March.
The **Oscars 2026** will honor films released during the 2025 calendar year and will follow the Academy's standard awards process, including eligibility screenings, voting periods, **nominations** announcements, and final balloting. The ceremony will be a celebration of the best in film, recognizing outstanding achievements in acting, directing, writing, and technical categories. With the **nominations** voting already underway, the film industry is abuzz with speculation and excitement. As the awards season unfolds, fans and industry professionals alike are eager to see which films and performances will be recognized with the most prestigious honors in cinema—the **Oscars**.
