Overview
- AMPAS released first-round shortlists for the 98th Oscars, naming 15 titles in International Feature alongside lists in 11 other categories.
- Pierre Saint-Martin’s debut, selected by the Mexican Academy for the 2026 Oscars and Goyas, did not advance past this initial Oscars filter.
- The International Feature field moving forward includes Latin American entries such as Argentina’s Belén and Brazil’s The Secret Agent.
- Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, a U.S. production led by a Mexican director, advanced on multiple technical shortlists including cinematography, makeup and hair, original score, sound and visual effects.
- The film drew strong domestic recognition with ten Ariel nominations and wins including Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay and Best First Feature; final Oscar nominations are due January 22 with the ceremony on March 15, 2026.