Sinners Makes History: 16 Nominations Lead the 2026 Oscar Race

The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced on January 22, 2026, and the big story is Ryan Coogler's vampire epic Sinners setting a new record with 16 nominations, surpassing the previous high of 14 shared by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land. Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another followed closely with 13 nods. This year's field features a mix of bold genre films, international dramas, and star-driven stories, with the ceremony set for March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre, hosted by Conan O'Brien.

The new Best Achievement in Casting category made its debut, recognizing the work behind assembling stellar ensembles. Highlights include strong showings from films like Frankenstein (directed by Guillermo del Toro), Marty Supreme (starring Timothée Chalamet), and Hamnet.

Key Highlights from the Nominations

• Record-Breaking Night: Sinners earned nods across major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director (Ryan Coogler), Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan in his first Oscar nomination), and more.
• Snubs and Surprises: Wicked: For Good received zero nominations despite high expectations. Some notable absences include Cynthia Erivo and certain supporting performances from frontrunners.
• Diverse Field: International films like The Secret Agent and Sentimental Value (from Norway) made strong impacts, alongside big-budget entries like F1 and Frankenstein.

Best Picture Nominees

• Bugonia
• F1
• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• One Battle After Another
• The Secret Agent
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners
• Train Dreams

Best Actor in a Leading Role

• Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
• Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another)
• Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon)
• Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
• Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

• Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
• Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You)
• Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue)
• Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value)
• Emma Stone (Bugonia)

Other major categories saw multiple nods for Sinners and One Battle After Another, including directing, screenplays, and supporting acting for talents like Wunmi Mosaku, Teyana Taylor, and Delroy Lindo.

Fans are already buzzing about potential winners, with Sinners positioned as a frontrunner in several races. The Oscars continue to celebrate cinematic achievement, and this year's nominations reflect an exciting, varied slate of films.

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