One 12 months after Depraved racked up 10 Oscar nominations, its sequel couldn’t crack the Academy’s radar.
The extremely anticipated sequel to Jon M. Chu’s film musical was fully shut out of the 2026 Academy Awards, a stunning flip after Depraved (2024) earned a large 10 Oscar nominations final 12 months, together with Finest Image. Regardless of robust field workplace numbers and excessive expectations, Depraved: For Good did not land a single nomination this time round.
Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been each snubbed within the lead and supporting actress classes, respectively. The Finest Actress nominees included Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Kate Hudson (Music Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Worth) and Emma Stone (Bugonia). Supporting Actress contenders have been Elle Fanning (Sentimental Worth), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Worth), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) and Teyana Taylor (One Battle After One other).
Each Erivo and Grande have been Oscar nominees final 12 months for his or her performances in Depraved. Nevertheless, neither took dwelling a win. Mikey Madison gained Finest Actress over Erivo for Anora, whereas Zoe Saldaña beat Grande for Finest Supporting Actress for her function in Emilia Pérez.
This 12 months’s shutout follows a bumpy awards-season path for Depraved: For Good. Erivo did not obtain a Critics Selection nomination, although Grande was acknowledged there, and each actresses earned Golden Globe nods. Finally, Rose Byrne gained Finest Actress (Musical or Comedy) over Erivo on the Globes, whereas Teyana Taylor took dwelling Supporting Actress over Grande.
The movie additionally struggled with critics, regardless of opening 30 p.c increased domestically than its predecessor. Whereas some critiques have been lukewarm, Depraved: For Good nonetheless proved to be a monetary win for Common Photos. Collectively, the Depraved movies have earned practically $1.3 billion worldwide.
The mission additionally missed out on the SAG Awards, the place Erivo was ignored totally and the solid ensemble nomination — which the primary movie obtained — was absent.
Nonetheless, Common isn’t closing the door on the franchise simply but. “Due to ‘Depraved’s’ success but in addition the fanship, now we have virtually a duty to determine how we are able to proceed on this universe,” studio chief advertising and marketing officer Michael Moses informed Vulture. “Have we figured it out but? No. However there are issues underway.”
Conan O’Brien will host the 2026 Oscars reside on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
