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Gotham Awards Film Nominations Led By ‘The Invite’, ‘Tender Loving Care’, ‘All Of A Sudden’ & More
The 2026 Gotham Film Awards nominations were spread across five films, each receiving four nods, rather than being led by a single title. The awards open the film awards season in New York and focus on independent cinema, though eligibility rules have allowed larger studio films to compete since the budget cap was removed in 2023.
All of a Sudden, Clarissa, The Invite, La Gradiva and Tender Loving Care each received four nominations; six other films earned three apiece. A24 led distributors with 15 nominations, followed by Neon with 14, while the Audience Award returns after a six-year break with eight nominees. Winners will be announced at the ceremony on 30 November at Cipriani Wall Street.
In short
- Five films tied with four Gotham nominations each.
- A24 led distributors with 15 nominations.
- The Audience Award returns after six years.
Explained simply
The Gotham Awards are annual film awards held in New York, with a focus on independent cinema. They are among the first major events of the US film awards season, which continues with ceremonies such as the Golden Globes and the Oscars.
The awards are run by the Gotham Film & Media Institute. Since 2023, films have been eligible without a budget limit, so larger studio releases can compete alongside films made independently. Distributors such as A24 and Neon release and promote films, while the Audience Award gives viewers a separate role in recognising nominated titles.