Homebound Out Of Oscars 2026: Producer Karan Johar Is All Hearts To Support During 'Pity' Times

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the final nominations for the 98th Oscars, set to take place in March 2026. India’s official entry, which was Neeraj Ghaywan’s acclaimed

Homebound, starring Vishal Jethwa, Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles could not make it to the final nominations. Reacting to the news update, acclaimed filmmaker Karan Johar and the producer of the film has shared a social media post. The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025, followed by other festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival.

Karan Johar reacts to Homebound being snubbed at Oscars 2025

Karan Johar has reposted an Instagram story which read the disappointment of Homebound not making to Oscars' final list of International Feature Film nominations. The post read, "Its a pity 'Homebound' didn't make it to the final Oscar nominations, it is among the finest and most important films India has ever made. Heck, its among the most outstanding films every to be made. Thank you for its beauty, its sadness and its hope." Reacting to this post, KJo has shared red hearts as a gesture to expressing gratitude support and kind words.

The films that made it to the next round in the category are:The Secret Agent – BrazilIt Was Just an Accident – FranceSentimental Value – NorwaySirât – SpainThe Voice of Hind Rajab – Tunisia

About the film

Homebound is the story of Chandan and Shoaib, who are grappling with societal injustices towards caste and religion. Their friendship and brotherhood are tested. However, COVID-19 changes their lives.

More on Oscars 2026

The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026. Comedian and late-night icon Conan O’Brien returns as host for the second consecutive year after his widely praised turn at last year’s ceremony. One can watch free live stream of the event on Oscar.com, Oscar.org. It will also be available on The Academy’s official social media platforms on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Streaming Platforms this year where one can watch the nominations live are Hulu, JioHotstar, ABC News Live.