The 98th Oscar nominations brought wild twists and turns that even bold awards experts can’t see coming.

See some of the morning’s biggest snubs and surprises below.

SNUB: WICKED

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo seemed like shoo-ins for a nod, as well as one of Stephen Schwartz’s two new songs written for the film, but they were all snubbed.

One of the season’s breakout stars couldn’t secure a nod in her lead actress campaign for “One Battle After Another.”

Of all of the nominations for Sinners, the humble yet accomplished Lindo was rarely in the conversations. Now the vet actor has a nod for his rousing role as Delta Slim.

SNUB: HAMNET

While his scene partner Jessie Buckley was always in the conversation (and got a nod), it was assumed that Mescal’s turn in the emotional film could earn him kudos.

SURPRISE: KATE HUDSON

Kate Hudson has had a great campaign, but it didn’t seem like a sure bet she could score the more competitive nomination.

SNUB: SUPERMAN

Academy voters weren’t as taken with the Man of Steel as audiences.

SURPRISE: ELLE FANNING

While all of the buzz was around her co-star Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas getting a nomination in the category, both secured them.

SNUB: NO OTHER CHOICE

Park Chan-wook’s dark social satire did well at the box office and well-loved by critics, but it was a crowded category this year — in part because Neon brought so many good titles to the table.

SNUB: WEAPONS

Outside of Amy Madigan’s supporting nod (which she secured), this seemed to be the other award that stoked discussion for Zach Cregger’s hit horror film.

SNUB: No love for “Sorry, Baby”

The well-loved indie was a a favorite of many critics groups, but it couldn’t secure an Oscar nod.

SURPRISE: The UGLY STEPSISTER

The gorgeous and stomach-churning “The Ugly Stepsister” is definitely worthy as an unconventional makeup and hairstyling nominee.

SNUB: JAY KELLY

In another year, Noah Baumbach’s film would have been primed to get nominations at least for its stars, George Clooney and Adam Sandler. But competition was particularly heavy this time around.

SURPRISE: F1

Although it had heat with more traditional Oscar voters, it didn’t seem like Apple’s campaign would get it across the finish line except in below the line nominations.

SNUB: “Sentimental Value” doesn’t get casting nod

Given that this is a new category, it was a bit hard to predict who would get nominations. But when the four primary actors each get acting nods — including two in supporting — it would seem to be cast effectively?

SNUB: Jennifer Lawrence’s ferocious performance in “Die My Love” snubbed

SNUB: Miley Cyrus snubbed for original song

Cyrus has been campaigning for “Dream As One,” her contribution to “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” but it didn’t make the final tally.

SURPRISE: Names were pronounced correctly

Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman did their homework. Thank you!

SNUB: Guillermo del Toro couldn’t secure best director slot

Considering the industry love for del Toro and the fact that “Frankenstein” scored 9 nominations, including best picture, it’s surprising not to see him celebrated in that category.

 

SURPRISE: THE LAND BUS

It seemed like the Paul Greengrass film was lost in the campaign cycle, but it secured a visual effects nomination.