Shortlists for the Oscars announced: Wicked: For Good and Sinners stand out

The Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in the film world, will be presented for the 98th time on March 15, 2026. The ceremony this year will be hosted by the famous talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 12 different categories ahead of the awards ceremony.

For the first time this year, the "Best Casting" and "Best Cinematography" categories have been included in the shortlist process. Productions such as "Wicked: For Good", "Sinners", and "Frankenstein" stand out in many categories in the announced lists.

Some of the categories and nominees included in the shortlists are as follows:

• Best Documentary Feature: Includes productions such as "Apocalypse in the Tropics", "Coexistence, My Ass!", and "Come See Me in the Good Light".
• Best International Feature Film: Films such as "Belen" from Argentina, "The Secret Agent" from Brazil, and "It Was Just an Accident" from France draw attention.
• Best Casting: Productions such as "Frankenstein", "Hamnet", and "Marty Supreme" stand out in this category.
• Best Cinematography: Films such as "Ballad of a Small Player", "Bugonia", and "Die My Love" are included in the list.

While the excited wait for the Oscars continues, this year's shortlists have sparked great interest among cinema enthusiasts. The awards ceremony is eagerly awaited as one of the most important events in the film world.

News Source: 12punto