'Hamnet,' 'Bugonia' Lead NBCUniversal's 14 Oscars Nominations
'Song Sung Blue' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth' each received a nomination as well, leading to 14 Oscars Nominations between Focus Features and Universal Pictures.
January 22, 2026
NBCUniversal continues to build on its storied awards legacy with an impressive showing at this year’s Academy Awards, earning a total of 13 Oscar nominations across three films from Focus Features, and one nomination for Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Rebirth.
A historic milestone underscores this achievement: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Emma Stone (Bugonia), and Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue) are all nominated in the Lead Actress category, marking the first time since 2002 that a single studio has had three actresses recognized in the same lead acting race.
Hamnet receives 8 Oscar nominations
Leading the slate is Hamnet, which garnered eight nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Chloé Zhao. Its recognition across directing, writing, acting, design, casting, and score reflects broad appreciation for the film’s artistry and emotional resonance.
Steven Spielberg, a producer on Hamnet, has extended his own record with a 14th Best Picture nomination.
Hamnet 2026 Academy Awards Nominations
Bugonia receives 4 Oscar nominations
Bugonia also made a significant impact with nominations for Best Picture, Lead Actress for Emma Stone, Original Score, and Adapted Screenplay, further reinforcing Focus Features’ reputation for bold, original filmmaking. The film follows two conspiracy obsessed young men (Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis) who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
Bugonia 2026 Academy Awards Nominations
Song Sung Blue's Kate Hudson’s receives Oscar nomination for Lead Actress
Kate Hudson’s Lead Actress nomination for Song Sung Blue rounds out a slate defined by powerful lead actress performances at the center of compelling stories.
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Jurassic World Rebirth receives Oscar nomination for Visual Effects
Three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolved in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. The Oscar nomination (Gareth Edwards, David Vickery, Stephen Aplin, Charmaine Chan, and Neil Corbould) for Visual Effects marks the franchise's first nomination since The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
