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The episode details the historic nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Conan O’Brien on March 15, 2026. Ryan Coogler’s horror-thriller Sinners leads the field with a record-breaking sixteen nominations, including nods for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Other significant contenders mentioned include One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, and Marty Supreme, the latter of which features a recognized performance by Timothée Chalamet. The report also highlights the introduction of a new Best Casting category and lists diverse nominees across traditional technical and artistic fields. Finally, the episode provides logistics for the upcoming ceremony, noting it will be broadcast on ABC and available for streaming on Hulu.
