AdvertisementIndeed, there are some pretty note-worthy absentees from this year’s Oscar nominations, while there are a fair few others we were pleasantly surprised to see make their way into their categories. Here are our seven biggest snubs and surprises of the 2026 Oscar nominees…SNUBWicked: For GoodCynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked: For Good UniversalLet’s start with the biggie, shall we? In 2025, the first Wicked movie racked up a hefty 10 Oscar nominations, including acting wins for both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and wins in the Best Production Design and Best Costume Design categories. AdvertisementHowever, neither actor has been recognised at this year’s event – and, in fact, Wicked: For Good failed to pick up a single Oscar nomination in something of a blow for the musical sequel. Surprisingly – and, we have to say, disappointingly – this did not translate to an Oscar nomination for the young star, who will next be seen in Niki Byrne’s coming-of-age drama The Julia Set.

Source: Huffington Post January 22, 2026 14:51 UTC