The 2026 Oscar nominations are in — and there are a handful of films and performances that shockingly didn’t make the list. But a few surprising nominations did pop up this year.Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the nominees Thursday morning. The big news out of the nominations? “Sinners” made Oscars history by breaking the record for the most nominations for one film, with 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.Delroy Lindo picking up a nom for Best Supporting Actor for “Sinners” was a pleasant surprise, as he’s mostly been shut out of the big awards this season. As for snubs, “Wicked: For Good” received zero nominations.Below, culture reporter Njera Perkins and senior editor Erin E. Evans chat about who got snubbed, who surprisingly nabbed a nomination and other big moments from the 2026 Oscar nod announcements.Surprise: 'F1,' Best PictureBrad Pitt and Damson Idris' "F1" was a pretty buzzy release last year, but outside of audience praise, the sports drama didn't exactly garner critical acclaim. That said, I certainly didn't expect the film to nab any major Oscar nominations, let alone one in the ceremony's biggest category. That's a head-scratcher for sure. I would've thought "Zootopia 2" or even "KPop Demon Hunters" would get a Best Picture slot over "F1." What a choice.Snub: 'Wicked: For Good'I'm still shocked that "Wicked: For Good" didn't nab any noms for the 2026 Academy Awards. The first installment of the Jon M. Chu film won Oscars for Production Design and Costuming, yet "Wicked: For Good" didn't even pick up noms in those categories. Neither Cynthia Erivo nor Ariana Grande received nominations for their performances. Wild.Snub: Odessa A'zion, Best Supporting ActressTo my delight, Odessa A’zion was nominated for SAG’s Actor Awards for her role in Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme.” A’zion’s performance, along with that of Tyler Okonma, was the most compelling and memorable performance in the film, so it was nice to see the Actor Awards acknowledge that. It felt like a fresh and surprising nom for an actor who is on the rise. (She also stars in HBO’s “I Love LA.”) However, the Academy couldn’t fit her into its Best Supporting Actress category at the Oscars. There are a number of actors who could fill up these performance categories, and it’s a shame that there are only five slots. Snub: 'Weapons,' Best PictureIt’s a shame that the Academy didn’t nominate “Weapons” for Best Picture. Sure, it was a long shot, with the Academy not always taking kindly to horror or other genre films. (And to be honest, I'm shocked that "F1" received a nod in this category.) Here's why it should have been nominated: There’s a certain thrill about a film that can legit make you scream out loud in a movie theater. That’s part of the magic of “Weapons,” Zach Cregger’s terrifying horror mystery. When 17 elementary school children disappear from a town, everyone questions who, exactly, is behind their disappearances, and the reveal is satisfyingly unhinged. It’s a gory, scary and haunting film that had audiences begging for more — and thankfully, it worked. Cregger said he’s planning a prequel film centered on Aunt Gladys, wickedly portrayed by Amy Madigan. Thankfully, the Academy knew better than to leave Madigan off its Best Supporting Actress category. — Erin"Weapons" is streaming on HBO Max.Snub: 'Hedda,' Best Adapted Screenplay, And Tessa Thompson, Best ActressIt doesn’t make any sense how much Nia DaCosta’s “Hedda” has been virtually ignored this awards season. In my opinion, it was arguably one of the best films of the year; certainly one of the best adaptations. It was already a bold enough choice for DaCosta to take on Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler,” a play that’s been adapted across numerous mediums over the years. But to reimagine that material into a nuanced, five-act film with a more feminine and queer perspective that critics and audiences enjoyed? It’s also a shame more noise hasn’t been made for Tessa Thompson after the way she led Nia DaCosta’s “Hedda.” Her sublime turn as the titular chaotic character makes a good case for why we need to see more complex Black heroines on screen. Thompson’s acclaimed portrayal is both vulnerable and extreme, as she plays an unhappy housewife who willingly blows up her own life and that of anyone else in her proximity. It was such a treat to watch her run around like a convincing agent of chaos. If only the Academy hadn’t snubbed her for a leading nomination.Snub: Jesse Plemons, Best ActorI didn’t love “Bugonia,” Yorgos Yanthimos’ sci-fi comedy starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, but Plemons pulls off an incredible performance. He portrays Teddy Gatz, a beekeeper who is obsessed with the idea that the CEO of a pharmaceutical company is actually an alien. Plemons is one of my favorite actors, and I’ve loved his performances ever since his role as Landry, the socially awkward best friend of the school’s quarterback, on “Friday Night Lights.” He’s great in "Bugonia," too, even though the film just didn’t do it for me. Snub: 'Songs From The Hole,' Best Documentary FeatureThis is a film that has not been discussed nearly enough in the awards conversation this year, but I feel like I have to talk it up every chance I get. “Songs From the Hole,” a documentary-visual album directed by Contessa Gayles, is one of the most creative and important films I’ve seen in a while. It tells the life story of a formerly incarcerated man named James “JJ’88” Jacobs, who used music as a means of healing and redemption while in solitary confinement during a double-life prison sentence. Jacobs wrote all of the songs featured in the film and the music video treatments while he was locked up. That in itself is an impressive feat, but the film is also a moving testament to the power of restorative justice within a corrupt and destructive system. I highly encourage anyone who hasn’t seen it yet to check it out on Netflix. Snub: Eva Victor, Best ScreenplayJulia Roberts shouted out Eva Victor’s “Sorry, Baby” from the Golden Globes stage, imploring everyone to watch the film. Victor, who wrote, starred in and directed the film, gives a moving performance as Agnes, a college literature professor who deals with depression after she is sexually assaulted. “Sorry, Baby” packs a punch with its storytelling, and it should have received a nom for Best Screenplay. The film is streaming on HBO Max, so I suggest you listen to Julia and give it a watch.Surprise: Ryan Coogler, Best DirectorIt’s not a complete surprise that Ryan Coogler would be nominated for Best Director after helming one of the biggest movies of 2025. However, historically, the category has been a tough one for Black filmmakers to crack (especially Black women directors, who have never been nominated), with only six earning nominations in the academy’s 98-year history. Coogler is officially the seventh, joining John Singleton, Spike Lee, Barry Jenkins, Steve McQueen, Lee Daniels and Jordan Peele. If he goes on to win, his historic achievement could be a game-changer, and I, for one, would love to see it. Snub: Miles Caton, Best Supporting ActorYou can’t talk about 2025’s year of breakout stars without mentioning Miles Caton in “Sinners.” In his acting debut, Caton not only held his own among a cast of heavyweights, but he channeled the role of Sammie “Preacher Boy” Moore, the young bluesman at the center of the film, as if he was born to play him. I can’t imagine anyone else embodying that character and delivering such a compelling performance. His singing voice alone still gives me chills. He more than deserved a supporting actor nod.Snub: Chase Infiniti, Best ActressIt seemed written in the stars that Chase Infiniti would earn her first Oscar nomination for her role in “One Battle After Another.” Unfortunately, the academy had other plans and decided to add Kate Hudson to the Best Actress category. (A huge surprise to me!) It’ll be a tight race to win this category, as Jessie Buckley’s performance in “Hamnet” was remarkable. Rose Byrne (“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You") could fare well here, too.Surprise: Delroy Lindo, Best Supporting ActorWhat a pleasant surprise! Delroy Lindo was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Sinners." Lindo’s performance has stayed with me since I saw the film last year. The way he captured all the nuances of Delta Slim, the drunken bluesman he portrayed so flawlessly, was so enthralling. From his memorable introduction in the train station scene to his semi-improvised car monologue, you can’t ask for a better supporting actor turn. At last, after 50 years in Hollywood and such collective praise from audiences, academy voters recognize Lindo’s talent.Still, I’m reminded of what he said in our interview in response to his award snubs: “There is a distinct difference between whether one is officially recognized with an award or not, compared to how the work impacts audiences and how it impacts other human beings.”Snub: Adam Sandler, Best Supporting Actor“Jay Kelly” isn’t a movie I particularly cared for, but Adam Sandler’s heartfelt performance in it at least made it more tolerable. In fact, his was much better than George Clooney’s, in my humble opinion. I’m not that shocked that his rare dramatic turn went unnoticed by the academy, but the omission does stand out. Surprise: Wunmi Mosaku, Best Supporting ActressI truly wasn’t sure Wunmi Mosaku would nab a supporting actress nomination for her performance in “Sinners.” Aside from her Gotham Award win and nominations at the Actor and Critics’ Choice Awards, it could’ve gone either way for her, but I’m glad to see her name in this category. Her profound portrayal of Annie — the wise hoodoo healer who helps the group fight off the vampires — won a lot of people over as the heart of the film and, I imagine, helped secure her Oscar nomination. This is a career first for Mosaku, and it’s absolutely deserved. Although many of her standout roles have been in television projects (see “Lovecraft Country,” “Loki,” “We Own This City”), I’m really happy she’s getting this film recognition, and for a part that she said personally transformed her, too.