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Indie Spirit Noms: Oscar Hopefuls Shine
3 Dec
Summary
- Indie Spirit nominations revealed for film and TV categories.
- The Long Walk cast and filmmaker honored with Robert Altman Award.
- Spirit Awards winners to be announced February 15, 2026.

The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations were unveiled, spotlighting prominent contenders for the upcoming Academy Awards. The ceremony recognized achievements in both film and television categories, generating significant buzz as awards season progresses.
The cast and filmmaker behind The Long Walk were awarded the prestigious Robert Altman Award, celebrating ensemble work. Additionally, Jason Momoa's series Chief of War was honored with the Best Ensemble Cast award for a New Scripted Series.
While some major films were ineligible due to budget caps or studio status, several Oscar frontrunners, particularly in acting, appeared on the Indie Spirits list. The Indie Spirit Awards have a strong track record of predicting Oscar Best Picture winners, with past honorees aligning three out of the last five years.




