The year 2025 was full of great films, and this is reflected in the nominations for the César 2026 and Oscars 2026 award ceremonies. The nominated feature films are diverse and of high quality, which naturally has cinephiles eager to find out which films will take home the honors. The winners will be announced on Thursday, February 26 (for the César), and during the night from Sunday, March 15 to Monday, March 16, French time (for the Oscars).
In the meantime, you can follow the announcement of the two long-awaited awards with us, and discover the nominations for both ceremonies, as well as the reviews we've been writing about the films all year long.
Note that if a film is nominated in more than one category, it will not be repeated, which is why some categories are not represented, and why some have only one film. To discover the full list of nominations, please refer to the two articles below.
Cesar Awards 2026: Nominations for the 51st Ceremony
The 51st César Awards will take place on February 26, 2026, at the Olympia Theatre, and as every year, the competition promises to be fierce! Here’s the list of films vying for the prestigious honors. [Read more]
The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony will take place overnight from Sunday, March 15th to Monday, March 16th. While we await the full list of winners, here are the nominations to get you started! [Read more]
L'Agent Secret by Kleber Mendonça Filho, Prix de la Mise en Scène at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
Kleber Mendonça Filho presented his new film L'Agent Secret at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, from which he walked away with the Prix de la Mise en Scène and the Prix d'Interprétation Masculine for Wagner Moura. Read our review. [Read more]
Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet dazzles as the master of deception in Josh Safdie's latest film
Josh Safdie directs Marty Supreme, featuring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Tyler the Creator. This sports biopic hits theaters on February 18, 2026. [Read more]
Fainted (Weapons): Zach Cregger's horror thriller airs on Canal+
Premiering on Canal+ on March 14, 2026, at 9:06 PM, Évanouis (Weapons) by Zach Cregger features Josh Brolin and Julia Garner in a chilling horror thriller about a mass disappearance. [Read more]
Sirat by Oliver Laxe, Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival 2025: Our verdict
Jury Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival — Sirat, directed by Oliver Laxe, is a sensory drama set amidst the Moroccan desert. The film hits theaters on September 10, 2025. [Read more]
Avatar: Fire and Ashes – Our Review of James Cameron’s Third Installment in the Cult Saga
The third installment of the iconic Avatar saga, De feu et de cendres, hits theaters on December 17, 2025. Get a sneak peek at the cast, watch the official trailer, and read our thoughts on this film that signals the end of an era. [Read more]
The Bond: a heartfelt drama starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, crowned Best Film at the 2026 César Awards
Attachment, a film by Carine Tardieu starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Pio Marmaï, has triumphed at the 2026 César Awards, taking home three trophies including Best Film and Best Actress for Vimala Pons. [Read more]
Dossier 137 starring Léa Drucker, the upcoming 2026 César winner for Best Actress, is now available on VOD: Our review
Will Dominik Moll's new film Dossier 137 match the success of La Nuit du 12? The feature film was unveiled in official competition at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Richard Linklater's New Wave in theaters: our review
Directed by Richard Linklater, Nouvelle Vague, starring Zoey Deutch and Guillaume Marbeck, was presented at Cannes 2025 and will be released in cinemas on October 8. Read our review. [Read more]
Hafsia Herzi's La Petite Dernière, Prix d'Interprétation Féminine at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
La Petite Dernière, a drama by Hafsia Herzi starring Nadia Melliti, adapted from the novel by Fatima Daas, will be released in theaters on October 22, 2025, after its presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
A mere accident: Jafar Panahi wins the Palme d’Or 2025
Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Un simple accident by Jafar Panahi is an Iranian political drama exploring themes of revenge and memory. It hits theaters on October 1, 2025. [Read more]
Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, a moving story starring Leïla Bekhti: Our opinion
With Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, Ken Scott adapts Roland Perez's autobiographical novel, starring Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen and Sylvie Vartan herself. In cinemas on March 19, 2025, this is probably one of the most beautiful films of the new year, between laughter and tears! [Read more]
The Stranger: François Ozon's film now available on VOD
François Ozon's L’Étranger, starring Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, and Pierre Lottin, will be available for purchase on VOD starting March 1st, followed by rental from March 11th, 2026. [Read more]
Guan Hu's Black Dog, in Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Film Festival 2024: Our opinion
Guan Hu's Black Dog was unveiled in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Read our review. [Read more]
Which do you think will be crowned best films?
Dates and Opening Time
From February 26, 2026 to March 15, 2026
Cesar Awards 2026: Nominations for the 51st Ceremony
Oscars 2026: Nominations for the 98th Ceremony
