Movie 'National Treasure' Shortlisted in 2 Categories for the 98th Academy Awards! Tom Cruise Praises It as a Must-See Masterpiece!

The life masterpiece 〈National Treasure〉, which has adorned the screen this year, continues its remarkable journey by being named on the shortlist for major categories at the 98th Academy Awards, held in Los Angeles, USA on March 15, 2026 (local time).

The film 〈National Treasure〉 has been selected as one of the shortlisted films for the International Feature Film and Makeup categories at the 98th Academy Awards. Notably, in the International Feature Film category, only 15 films were selected as preliminary candidates from 86 countries and regions worldwide, making 〈National Treasure〉's entry a significant achievement. Out of these 15 films, a total of 5 will be nominated in January.

Along with 〈National Treasure〉, director Park Chan-wook's 〈Decision to Leave〉 has also made it to the preliminary candidate list, raising expectations about whether Korean producers will once again make a remarkable presence known worldwide.

🎬 Tom Cruise Invites Director Lee Sang-il for a Special Screening and Praises the Film

Along with this amazing news, it has become a hot topic that Hollywood's representative actor Tom Cruise was so moved after watching 〈National Treasure〉 that he held a special screening.

Tom Cruise personally invited director Lee Sang-il to the screening, where he stated, "This film is truly excellent and is a must-see on the big screen. You will soon see a director with incredible talent. Ken Watanabe and all the actors in this film are outstanding."

He particularly mentioned the dedicated efforts of the actors, saying, "The actors devoted 18 months to practicing Kabuki. The young Japanese actors you will see have practiced to an incredible level for their performances in the film." He added, "Everything—music, composition, cinematography, art, and costumes—is elegant and natural. It is a beautiful cultural experience that I and all of you can relate to," showering praise on the film's quality.

The film 〈National Treasure〉 is a story about two men who had to surpass each other to reach the level of a national treasure. A must-see masterpiece this winter that has achieved both box office success and critical acclaim, 〈National Treasure〉 is currently being screened nationwide.