Indian movie Homebound has been nominated in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026), which gives international fame to the Indian cinema. The film fraternity was overjoyed by the news, and celebrities such as Kiara Advani and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar congratulated the film with the milestone of an epic on social media. The move puts Homebound among 15 foreign applicants as it gets closer to the final Oscar nominations, which will be announced in January 2026. The producers and cast were proud and thankful for the honour, and this is in line with the emotional effect and storytelling brilliance of the film in the global arena.
Homebound’s Oscar Journey Begins in 2026
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Homebound started its Oscar trip in the year 2026 after being nominated in the best international feature film category.
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The movie is filmed by Neeraj Ghaywan, who is a realistic and socially oriented narrator.
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Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor are the lead actors who portray strong performances.
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Dharma Productions is the producer of the film, which is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawala, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra.
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The project has been linked to renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who is also the executive producer.
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The 98th Academy Award (Oscar 2026) celebration is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, USA, in March 2026.
About the Oscars International Feature Film Category
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The Academy Award for Best International Feature Film was first established in 1956.
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Previously, foreign movies were awarded Honorary Academy Awards between 1947 and 1955.
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The category honours include the feature-length movies that are produced outside the United States.
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The films are to contain an almost exclusively non-English dialogue.
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In the case of each nation, it is allowed to enter one film yearly.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) awards it.
PYQs Based Question About Oscar
| Question | Answer | Exam | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which film won the Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Oscars? | All Quiet on the Western Front (Germany) | UPSC Prelims | 2024 |
| Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2023? | Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once) | SSC CGL | 2023 |
| The Academy Award for Best International Feature Film was officially established in which year? | 1956 | UPSC Prelims | 2022 |
| Which country’s film was India’s official entry for the Oscars 2023? | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | SSC GD | 2023 |
| Who received the Oscar for Best Actor in 2022? | Will Smith (King Richard) | IBPS PO | 2022 |
| Name the first Indian film to be nominated for an Oscar. | Mother India (1957) | UPSC Prelims | 2021 |
| Which Indian film was nominated for Best International Feature Film in 2022? | Jallikattu | SSC CHSL | 2022 |
| The Oscars ceremony is organised by which institution? | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) | SSC CGL | 2021 |
| Which country won the most Oscars for Best International Feature Film? | Italy | UPSC Prelims | 2020 |
| Who is eligible to submit films for the International Feature Film category? | Each country can submit only one official film annually | SSC GD | 2020 |
Conclusion (Homebound Nominated for Oscars 2026)
The nomination of Homebound in the categories of the Oscars 2026 is a proud moment in the history of Indian cinema, as it will recognise its image on the international level and excellence in narration. The movie has a great star cast, innovative direction, and impressive production, which brings Indian creative talent to the international scene, motivating filmmakers and viewers.
