Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

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Ariana Grande and Chase Infiniti were shockingly snubbed for 2026 Academy Awards nominations, while Delroy Lindo and Elle Fanning both surprised.

Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

Revisit USA TODAY's interviews with newly minted Oscar nominees Jacob Elordi, Elle Fanning, Wagner Moura, Rose Byrne, and many more.