The 98th Academy Awards are just around the corner on March 15, 2026!
The Oscar nominations have been announced and Ryan Coogler's Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, broke history with 16 nominations.
Thanks to generous funding from the Chicago Public Library Foundation, you can watch Sinners and other Oscar nominees at libraries near you!
Sinners; nominated for the most awards for any film in history, including Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, and Actress in a Supporting Role
- Altgeld | Monday, January 26, 2026 | 5:00PM – 7:30PM
- Daley, Richard M.-W Humboldt | Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 1:30PM – 4:00PM
- Whitney M. Young, Jr. | Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
- North Austin | Saturday, February 07, 2026 | 2:00pm–4:00pm
- South Chicago | Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- Lincoln Belmont | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 5:45PM – 7:45PM
- Back of the Yards | Friday, March 06, 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm
Bugonia; nominations include Best Actress in a Leading Role, Original Score, and Best Picture
One Battle After Another; nominations include Best Picture, Best Director, and Actress in a Supporting Role
- Lincoln Belmont | Thursday, March 19 | 5:00pm–7:45pm
- Bucktown-Wicker Park | Monday, March 23 | 5:00pm–7:45pm
- Harold Washington Library Center | Friday, March 27 | 2:00pm–4:45pm
Weapons; nominated for Best Supporting Actress
- Wrightwood-Ashburn | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- Wrightwood-Ashburn | Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- Harold Washington Library Center | Friday, January 30 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Elio; nominated for Best Animated Feature
- Chicago Bee | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
- Hall | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 3:30PM – 6:00PM
- King | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 1:30PM – 3:15PM
- Toman | Monday, March 30, 2026 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
F1; nominations include Best Picture, Sound, and Visual Effects
Join us for a book discussion of Oscar Wars by Michael Schulman at Tuman's Tap & Grill
Be sure to check out these and other Community Cinema events at a branch near you!