98th Academy Awards Nominees Gather for Annual Pre-Oscars Lunch

Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards gathered for the annual class photo at the pre-Oscars lunch on Tuesday, February 10th.

The event took place at the Beverly Hilton. This gathering marked a significant moment before the upcoming awards ceremony.

Pre-Oscars Lunch Hosts Star-Studded Gathering

Attendees for the class photo included a diverse group of talent from across the industry. Participants included Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, Amy Madigan, Emma Stone, Elle Fanning, Chloé Zhao, Jacob Elordi, Rose Byrne, Yorgos Lanthimos, Wagner Moura, and Kate Hudson.

Prior to the class photo, attendees had the opportunity to interact with esteemed Academy Award recipients. These included Paul Thomas Anderson, Steven Spielberg, Diane Warren, Joseph Kosinski, Ejae, and Geeta Gandbhir.

Leading the Pack: Top Nominated Films

The competition is fierce, with several films garnering significant attention for the 98th Academy Awards. Leading the nominations are the films Sinners with 16 nominations, One Battle After Another with 13 nominations, Sentimental Value with 9 nominations, and Hamnet with 8 nominations.

Fresh Faces: First-Time Acting Nominees

This year's acting categories introduce a notable number of new talents to the Academy Awards stage. Nine individuals are first-time nominees in the acting categories, including Michael B. Jordan, Wagner Moura, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, Jacob Elordi, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Wunmi Mosaku, and Teyana Taylor.

Historic Achievements: Stone and Chalamet Break Records

Two prominent actors have achieved remarkable distinctions this awards season. Emma Stone received dual nominations for acting and Best Picture for the same film twice, with nods for Bugonia (2025) and Poor Things (2023), making her the youngest person and the only woman to achieve this distinction.

Timothée Chalamet, at age 30, received nominations for both Best Actor and Best Picture in the same year for his role in Marty Supreme.

The Road to the Oscars: Ceremony Details

The anticipation builds for the main event. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC.