6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For May 2026

Commission File Number:  1-34513

CENOVUS ENERGY INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

4100, 225 6 Avenue S.W.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1N2

(Address of principal executive office)

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DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  May 6, 2026

CENOVUS ENERGY INC.
(Registrant)
By:	/s/ Amanda D. Pankiw
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	Name:	Amanda D. Pankiw
	Title:	Assistant Corporate Secretary

Form 6-K Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
99.1	News Release dated May 6, 2026
99.2	Registrant’s Report of Voting Results for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 6, 2026

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| Exhibit 99.1 | | --- || News Release | | --- |

Cenovus reports voting results of annual meeting of shareholders

Calgary, Alberta (May 6, 2026) – Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 6, 2026. Each matter voted on is described in greater detail in the Corporation’s 2026 Management Information Circular dated March 10, 2026.

Shareholders voted as follows on the matters before the meeting:

Appointment of Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was reappointed as auditor of the Corporation.

Votes for		Votes withheld
Number	Percent	Number	Percent
1,558,110,600	99.67%	5,190,808	0.33%

Election of Directors - Each of the following 14 nominees proposed by management was elected a director of the Corporation:

Nominee	Votes for		Votes against
	Number	Percent	Number	Percent
Stephen E. Bradley	1,526,839,294	99.35%	9,993,562	0.65%
Keith M. Casey	1,528,246,025	99.44%	8,586,832	0.56%
Michael J. Crothers	1,524,369,815	99.19%	12,463,039	0.81%
James D. Girgulis	1,528,040,383	99.43%	8,792,472	0.57%
Jane E. Kinney	1,526,781,485	99.35%	10,051,373	0.65%
Eva L. Kwok	1,521,239,183	98.99%	15,592,503	1.01%
Melanie A. Little	1,527,995,948	99.42%	8,836,911	0.58%
Richard J. Marcogliese	1,507,665,690	98.10%	29,167,165	1.90%
Chana L. Martineau	1,523,965,291	99.16%	12,867,564	0.84%
Jonathan M. McKenzie	1,527,021,438	99.36%	9,811,418	0.64%
Claude Mongeau	1,499,987,611	97.60%	36,845,243	2.40%
Alexander J. Pourbaix	1,508,315,268	98.14%	28,517,586	1.86%
Frank J. Sixt	1,464,348,067	95.28%	72,484,787	4.72%
Rhonda I. Zygocki	1,511,533,980	98.35%	25,298,875	1.65%

Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Corporation’s Approach to Executive Compensation: An advisory resolution was passed to accept the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation.

Votes for		Votes against
Number	Percent	Number	Percent
1,496,668,184	97.39%	40,164,666	2.61%

Cenovus Energy Inc.

Cenovus Energy Inc. is an integrated energy company with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. The company is committed to maximizing value by developing its assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating sustainability considerations into its business plans. Cenovus common shares are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit cenovus.com.

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Cenovus contacts:

Investors

Investor Relations general line

403-766-7711

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Media Relations general line

403-766-7751

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Exhibit 99.2

Cenovus Energy Inc.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders May 6, 2026

Report of Voting Results

(Pursuant to Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations)

The following matters were voted on at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Cenovus Energy Inc. (the “Corporation”) held on May 6, 2026, by virtual meeting. Each matter voted on is described in greater detail in the Corporation’s 2026 Management Information Circular dated March 10, 2026, which is available at cenovus.com.

1.Appointment of Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was reappointed as auditor of the Corporation.

Votes for		Votes withheld
Number	Percent	Number	Percent
1,558,110,600	99.67%	5,190,808	0.33%

2.Election of Directors - Each of the following 14 nominees proposed by management was elected a director of the Corporation:

Nominee    Votes for    Votes against

	Number	Percent	Number	Percent
Stephen E. Bradley	1,526,839,294	99.35%	9,993,562	0.65%
Keith M. Casey	1,528,246,025	99.44%	8,586,832	0.56%
Michael J. Crothers	1,524,369,815	99.19%	12,463,039	0.81%
James D. Girgulis	1,528,040,383	99.43%	8,792,472	0.57%
Jane E. Kinney	1,526,781,485	99.35%	10,051,373	0.65%
Eva L. Kwok	1,521,239,183	98.99%	15,592,503	1.01%
Melanie A. Little	1,527,995,948	99.42%	8,836,911	0.58%
Richard J. Marcogliese	1,507,665,690	98.10%	29,167,165	1.90%
Chana L. Martineau	1,523,965,291	99.16%	12,867,564	0.84%
Jonathan M. McKenzie	1,527,021,438	99.36%	9,811,418	0.64%
Claude Mongeau	1,499,987,611	97.60%	36,845,243	2.40%
Alexander J. Pourbaix	1,508,315,268	98.14%	28,517,586	1.86%
Frank J. Sixt	1,464,348,067	95.28%	72,484,787	4.72%
Rhonda I. Zygocki	1,511,533,980	98.35%	25,298,875	1.65%

3.Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Corporation’s Approach to Executive Compensation:

An advisory resolution was passed to accept the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation.

Votes for		Votes against
Number	Percent	Number	Percent
1,496,668,184	97.39%	40,164,666	2.61%