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Oscars Nominees Luncheon Returns in Full With Class Photo, Roll Call and Onstage Guidance

The gathering served as a procedural briefing that highlighted inclusion milestones plus the debut casting award.

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US actress Teyana Taylor and Australian actor Jacob Elordi attend the 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California on February 10, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Roughly 230 nominees across 24 categories met at the Beverly Hilton for the traditional luncheon, group portrait and orientation.
  • Lynette Howell Taylor delivered first-time remarks as Academy president, urging winners to prepare heartfelt speeches capped at about 45 seconds.
  • Lou Diamond Phillips led the roll call for the class photo, starting with Delroy Lindo and closing with Teyana Taylor.
  • Academy figures cited nominees from 29 countries and a record 76 women, alongside the first year recognizing casting directors as a new category.
  • With final campaigning underway, Sinners leads with a record 16 nominations, followed by One Battle After Another with 13, ahead of the March 15 ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien on ABC and Hulu.