Paramount Pictures Gets Zero Oscar Nominations for First Time Since 1990s
Paramount Pictures received zero Oscar nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, the first time since the 1990s the studio behind The Godfather and Forrest Gump was completely shut out. The historic snub came during the studio's first year under David Ellison's Skydance takeover.
Paramount Pictures made unwanted history at the 98th Academy Awards by receiving zero nominations, marking the studio's worst Oscar performance since the 1990s. The complete shutout represents a dramatic fall for the company that produced Best Picture winners including The Godfather, Terms of Endearment, and Forrest Gump.
The disappointing results came during Paramount's first awards season under new ownership by David Ellison's Skydance Media, which completed its takeover in August 2025. Industry insiders point to significant behind-the-scenes changes that may have contributed to the studio's struggles.
According to reports, Paramount either laid off their entire awards campaign team or drastically cut their awards budget following the Skydance merger. Awards campaigns are crucial for Oscar success, as they promote films to Academy voters through screenings, advertisements, and industry events.
At this year's CinemaCon movie theater convention, Paramount's 2026 slate appeared focused on commercial franchises rather than prestige projects. The studio showcased titles that don't typically compete for major awards, suggesting the Oscar drought may continue.
This shows how Hollywood's biggest studios are struggling to make the prestige films that win awards and critical acclaim. For moviegoers, it means fewer quality dramas and artistic films from a studio that once dominated the Oscars.
Watch whether Paramount rebuilds its awards team and invests in prestige films for the 2027 Oscar race.
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