Homebound Misses Oscar 2026 Nomination in International Feature Category

• Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards, did not secure a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category.
• The film was initially shortlisted among 15 titles but was not included in the final five nominees announced on January 22.
• The nominated films are The Secret Agent (Brazil), It Was Just an Accident (France), Sentimental Value (Norway), Sirat (Spain), and The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia).
• Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, Homebound explores the struggles of two childhood friends seeking police jobs amidst desperation and prejudice.
• Despite missing the nomination, Homebound's shortlisting boosts Neeraj Ghaywan's global profile and highlights the potential for Indian social dramas in future awards.

Why It Matters: Homebound, India's Oscar entry, was shortlisted but ultimately missed a nomination for Best International Feature.