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2026 Oscars History Made as Best Live-Action Short Category Ends
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The seventh time Oscar history has been made, the Academy Awards on Sunday witnessed a rare tie for its first live-action short film category after Marvel star Kumail Nanjiani announced that two films shared top honors instead of selecting one winner as usual in this historic moment. Presenters Sam A.
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1The 2026 Oscars marked history with seven ties in their ceremony for Best Live-Action Short Film.
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2Presenter Kumail Nanjiani announced that two nominees tied after opening the envelope during Sunday night, stating 'I am joking' to calm nerves.
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Mar 16
"A rare moment for movie history" as two films tied at Best Live-Action Short Film; Kumail Nanjiani announced the seventh occurrence of an Oscar category tie, stating "It's a tie. I'm not joking.