Homebound Shortlisted for Oscars 2026 International Feature
Why in the news
Homebound, India’s official Oscars entry, advanced to the 15-film shortlist in the International Feature category for the 98th Academy Awards on 17 December 2025.
Key facts
- Shortlist size: 15 films from 86 countries.
- Director: Neeraj Ghaywan.
- Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor.
- Premiered at Cannes 2025 in the Un Certain Regard section.
- Won second runner-up in the International Audience Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- The story follows two childhood friends who share an ambition to join law enforcement.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Awards edition | 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) |
| Category | International Feature |
| Shortlist | 15 of 86 submissions |
About the process
Each country may send one official entry. Academy members voting on the shortlist must watch all 15 films before the next round.
Exam angle
- Awards and films: remember the director, cast and festival links.
- One official entry per country is the rule.
- The 98th Academy Awards are also called Oscars 2026.