Awards Show Dates & Nominations: Updated List
- The 2026 oscars will be here before you know it, and Gold Derby has you covered on all of the key dates for awards shows and nominations announcements...
- Next up on the awards calendar: three separate events - BAFTA, American Cinema Editors, and Writers Guild of America - will announce their bids on Jan.
- Vital televised precursors to watch out for in the weeks before the Academy Awards are the Critics Choice Awards on Jan.
The 2026 oscars will be here before you know it, and Gold Derby has you covered on all of the key dates for awards shows and nominations announcements in the lead-up to the big event. ABCS broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, with Conan O’Brien back as host for the second consecutive time.
Next up on the awards calendar: three separate events – BAFTA, American Cinema Editors, and Writers Guild of America – will announce their bids on Jan. 27. There will then be two awards ceremonies on Feb. 6: Society of Composers and Lyricists, and Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.
Vital televised precursors to watch out for in the weeks before the Academy Awards are the Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, Golden Globes on Jan. 11, BAFTAs on Feb. 22, and Actor Awards (previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards) on March 1. These influential events can sometimes tip Oscar races one way or another, especially if a contender wows the audience with their winning speech.
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Dec. 9 – American Film Critics Awards Winners ProclamationDec. 9 – Producers Guild of america (PGA) Nominations Announcement for Documentary Motion Pictures
Dec. 11 – Astra Awards (Hollywood Creative Alliance) Creative Arts Winners Ceremony
Dec.12 – Costume Designers Guild (CDG) Nominations Announcement
Dec. 12 – Producers Guild of America (PGA) Nominations Announcement for Sports, Children’s, and Short Form
Dec.16 – Oscars Shortlists announcement for 12 Categories
Dec.17 – Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) Nominations Announcement
Dec. 18 – Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Nominations Announcement
Dec. 29 – Make-Up Artists & hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) Nominations Announcement
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Jan. 3 – Palm Springs International Film Awards ceremony
Jan. 3 – National Society of Film Critics (NSFC) Winners Announcement
Jan. 4 – Critics Choice Association (CCA) awards Ceremony
Jan. 5 – Annie Awards Nominations Announcement
Jan. 5 – Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA) Nominations Announcement
Jan. 12 – NAACP image Awards Nominations Announcement
Jan. 13 – Visual effects Society (VES) Nominations Announcement
Jan. 14 – Guild of Music Supervisors (GMS) Nominations Announcement
Jan. 14 – Dorian (GALECA) Nominations Announcement
Jan.17 – European film Awards (EFA) Winners Ceremony
Jan. 20 – Cinema Audio Society (CAS) Nominations Announcement
Jan. 22 – 98th Oscars Nominations Announcement
Jan. 24 – USC Scripter Awards Ceremony
Jan. 27 – British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) Nominations Announcement
Jan. 27 – American Cinema Editors (ACE) Nominations Announcement
Jan. 27 – Writers Guild of America (WGA) Nominations Announcement
Feb. 6 – Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) Awards Ceremony
Feb. 6 – Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards Ceremony
Feb. 7 – Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards ceremony
Feb. 9 – Advanced Imaging Society’s Lumiere Awards Ceremony
Feb.10 – oscars Nominees Luncheon
Feb. 12 – Costume Designers Guild (CDG) Awards Ceremony
Feb. 14 – Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) Awards Ceremony
Feb. 15 – Film Independent Spirit Awards Ceremony
Feb. 18 – African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) awards Ceremony
Feb. 21 – Annie
The Biggest Oscar Records
The Academy awards, commonly known as the Oscars, have a rich history filled with numerous records. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most notable achievements and milestones.
Most Oscar Wins by an Individual
Walt Disney holds the record for the most Academy Awards won by an individual, with a total of 26 oscars. The Academy Awards official website details his achievements.
This includes four honorary awards. He also holds the record for most nominations with 59. His wins span categories like Best Short Subject (Cartoon), Best Documentary Feature, and Best visual Effects.For example, he won Best Short Subject (Cartoon) in 1942 for “Der Fuehrer’s Face.”
Most Oscar Wins by a Film
Three films share the record for the most Academy Awards won: Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), each winning 11 Oscars. The American Film Institute provides historical Oscar data.
Ben-Hur swept the awards in 1960, winning in categories such as Best Picture, Best Director (William Wyler), and Best Actor (Charlton Heston). Titanic achieved its 11 wins in 1998, including Best Picture and Best Director (James Cameron). The Lord of the rings: The Return of the king won in 2004, also securing wins for Best Picture and Best Director (Peter Jackson).
Most Nominations for a Film
All About Eve (1950) holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations with 14. IMDb’s page for All About Eve lists all nominations.
Despite receiving 14 nominations, All About Eve won only six awards, including Best Picture. The film’s nominations spanned categories like Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
Oldest winner
Anthony Hopkins is the oldest actor to win an Academy Award, receiving the Best Actor award for The father in 2021 at the age of 83 years and 359 days. Guinness World Records confirms this achievement.
Hopkins’ win broke the previous record held by Christopher Plummer, who was 82 when he won Best Supporting Actor for Beginners in 2012.
youngest Winner
Tatum O’Neal is the youngest person to win a competitive Academy Award, winning best Supporting Actress for Paper Moon in 1974 at the age of 10 years and 158 days. Britannica’s entry on the Academy Awards details her win.
While several child actors have been nominated, O’Neal remains the only one to win in a competitive category at such a young age.
Most Consecutive wins for Best Director
John Ford holds the record for the most consecutive wins for Best Director,winning three years in a row: 1949 for The Quiet Man,1950 for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,and 1951 for The Searchers. Filmsite.org’s list of Best Director winners provides a comprehensive overview.
Ford’s consecutive wins demonstrate his significant influence and critical acclaim during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Breaking News Check (as of 2026/01/26 08:41:00)
As of January 26, 2026, none of the records listed above have been broken. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled for March 2026, will be the next opportunity for new records to be established. The official Academy Awards website will provide updates on any new records achieved.