At a Glance
- Timothée Chalamet becomes the youngest actor since Marlon Brando to earn a third Best Actor nomination.
- The 30-year-old is also a producer nominee for Best Picture with Marty Supreme.
- Sinners tops the slate with 16 nominations, breaking the record for most nominations ever.
- Why it matters: Chalamet’s sweep of nominations highlights a new era of young talent redefining Hollywood’s award landscape.
Timothée Chalamet’s name has just lit up the 2026 Oscars nomination list, and the buzz is already electric. The 30-year-old was announced as the Best Actor nominee for his performance in Marty Supreme, and he’s also on the Best Picture ballot as a producer of the same film. The announcement came on Jan. 22, 2026, a day that also saw Sinners claim the most nominations ever.
Chalamet’s Record-Breaking Nomination
Chalamet’s third Best Actor nod places him in a rare company. He is the youngest actor since Marlon Brando to receive three nominations at the Academy Awards. Brando, who died at 80 in 2004, had earned his first three nominations by age 30 and won his first Oscar in 1955 for On the Waterfront.
The comparison is striking: Brando’s nominations came for A Streetcar Named Desire, Viva Zapata! and Julius Caesar in 1954, all before he turned 30. Chalamet, born in 1995, turned 30 in December, and the 2026 nomination marks his third Best Actor bid, mirroring Brando’s early career trajectory.
Marty Supreme‘s Oscar Campaign
The film’s Best Picture nomination is backed by a solid team of producers: Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, and Anthony Katagas. The movie earned a total of nine nominations on the announcement day, making it one of the most celebrated films of the year.
| Category | Film | Total Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Marty Supreme | 9 |
| Best Picture | Sinners | 16 |
| Best Picture | One Battle After Another | 6 |
Sinners‘ 16 nominations break the record previously held by Titanic, La La Land, and All About Eve with 14 each.
2025 Context and Past Wins
Chalamet’s 2026 nomination is not his first taste of Oscar buzz. In 2025 he was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. The award went to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist, but Chalamet’s performance earned him a SAG Award win the same year.
During his acceptance speech, Chalamet said he wants “to be one of the greats” and name-checked Brando as an actor who inspired him. The nod to Brando underscores the lineage of talent that Chalamet is now part of.
The Oscars Field
Chalamet is joined in the Best Actor race by:
- Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan for Sinners
- Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent
The field is wide, but Chalamet’s dual role as actor and producer sets him apart.
Awards Trail
Earlier this month, Chalamet secured wins for Marty Supreme at the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globe Awards. He is also a nominee at the 2026 Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.
These accolades build momentum heading into the Oscars, where every nomination counts.
Oscar Host Announcement
Conan O’Brien is slated to return as the host of the Oscars live on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Hulu. His return has fans excited for a blend of humor and heartfelt moments.
Key Takeaways
- Timothée Chalamet’s third Best Actor nomination ties him to Marlon Brando’s legacy.
- As a producer, he’s part of a Best Picture nomination that’s already a critical success.
- Sinners‘ record-breaking 16 nominations highlight the competitive nature of the awards season.
- Chalamet’s 2025 SAG win and 2026 accolades position him as a frontrunner for the Academy’s highest honor.
- Conan O’Brien’s hosting role promises a memorable ceremony.
The 2026 Oscars are shaping up to be a milestone event for Chalamet and a showcase for the next generation of Hollywood talent.
