Sinners Tops 2026 Oscar Nominations
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the initial slate of nominations for the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners making history as the most nominated film of all time with 16 nods.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another closely follows with 13 nominations, setting up a strong rivalry ahead of the March 15 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood. Conan O’Brien returns as host.
Actors Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks revealed the nominations across all 24 categories, recognizing performances, technical achievements, and global contributions in film.
Key Highlights and Trends
Sinners’ 16 nominations surpass the previous record of 14 held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land, marking a historic milestone for the Oscars.
Multiple films (Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value) earned nods across acting and technical categories, reflecting a trend toward honoring full-film craftsmanship.
Notable acting nominations include Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), and Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), with supporting nods for Wunmi Mosaku, Elle Fanning, and Teyana Taylor.
In technical and creative categories, One Battle After Another and Sinners dominate cinematography, editing, and original score nominations, signaling potential frontrunners.
Original Song nominations feature high-profile contributors including Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson, highlighting the intersection of film and music industry recognition.
Major Categories and Nominees
Best Picture
Bugonia, F1: The Movie, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Train Dreams
Best Actor
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
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)
Best Director
Chloé Zhao (Hamnet), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme), Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
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