‘Sinners’ Makes Oscar History With Record 16 Nominations
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has shattered the all-time record for most Academy Award nominations in a single year, earning 16 nods at the 98th Oscars and surpassing the previous benchmark of 14 held jointly by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land.
The milestone came Thursday as the Academy announced the 2026 Oscar nominations, with Michael B. Jordan earning a supporting actor nomination for his role in the film. Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku also received nominations for the Coogler-directed drama.
The 2026 Oscar Race Heats Up
While Sinners leads the pack, the 2026 Oscar nominations reveal a competitive best picture field that includes Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which has dominated the award season, and Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, which has emerged as a critical favorite.
One Battle After Another features powerhouse performances from Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro, both earning supporting actor nominations. Jessie Buckley, nominated for Hamnet, is considered a frontrunner in the supporting actress category.
Surprises and Notable Snubs
The Academy Award nominations 2026 also brought unexpected moments. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein adaptation scored multiple nods, including Jacob Elordi in the supporting actor race. Meanwhile, Wicked: For Good faced major snubs, failing to secure several anticipated nominations.
Other notable 2026 Oscar nominees include performances from Sentimental Value, featuring Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning, and The Smashing Machine with Emily Blunt.
The oscar nominees 2026 will compete across all categories when the Academy Awards ceremony takes place later this year. The best picture nominees 2026 represent a diverse slate spanning drama, horror, and prestige cinema.
