Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

BBC News - WorldEN 8 min read 100% complete March 13, 2026 at 01:02 AM

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Ahead of this Sunday's Academy Awards, a news article highlights 17 facts about this year's nominees. The film *Zootopia 2* (or *Zootropolis 2* in Europe due to trademark issues) is the highest-grossing nominee with $1.86 billion worldwide. *Sinners* and *One Battle After Another* are considered frontrunners in a year with several closely contested categories. Emma Stone, nominated for *Bugonia*, has become the youngest woman with seven Oscar nominations and the only actress whose first five nominations are for Best Picture nominees. The article provides these and other details to inform viewers before the awards ceremony.

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