The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards gathered at the Beverly Hilton for the annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon on February 10, 2026. The event served as the final formal gathering before the March 15 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre. A traditional class photo captured the attendees from various categories.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted its annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. This gathering marked the last opportunity for the newly nominated individuals to meet formally ahead of the 98th Oscars ceremony, scheduled for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre and hosted by Conan O’Brien. The event will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu.
Attendees included a diverse group representing multiple categories, such as Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Amy Madigan, Emma Stone, Elle Fanning, Chloé Zhao, Jacob Elordi, Rose Byrne, Yorgos Lanthimos, Wagner Moura, and Kate Hudson. Other notable figures present were Jafar Panahi, director of It Was Just an Accident; Ejae from Kpop Demon Hunters; Ruth E. Carter; Jerry Bruckheimer; Geeta Gandbhir; Joseph Kosinski; and Diane Warren.
The luncheon coincided with recent nomination announcements, where Ryan Coogler’s Sinners received a record 16 Oscar nominations, leading all films. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another followed with 13 nominations. Both films are contenders for Best Picture, alongside Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Train Dreams.
A traditional class photo was taken during the event, highlighting the nominees' camaraderie. Additional photos from the red carpet are available through Deadline’s gallery.
