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“Sinners” Makes History with Record-Breaking 16 Oscar Nominations

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” has made Academy Awards history, securing an unprecedented 16 nominations for the upcoming 98th Oscars ceremony. The film, starring Michael B. Jordan, broke the all-time record for most nominations received by a single film, the Academy announced Thursday in Beverly Hills.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” followed with 13 nominations, establishing itself as another strong contender at this year’s ceremony, which will take place on March 15 in Los Angeles.

“Sinners” earned nominations across major categories including Best Picture, Best Director for Coogler, Best Actor for Jordan, and Best Supporting Actor for Delroy Lindo. The film also dominated technical categories with nominations for Visual Effects, Film Editing, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, and Original Song for “I Lied To You.”

This historic achievement for “Sinners” represents a significant milestone for Warner Bros. Pictures, which has been strategically investing in ambitious, director-driven projects to compete with streaming platforms. Industry analysts note that the film’s success demonstrates the continued relevance of theatrical releases in the awards landscape despite growing competition from streaming services.

The Best Picture race features ten nominees this year: “Bugonia,” “F1,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another,” “The Secret Agent,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners,” and “Train Dreams.” This diverse slate showcases a mix of studio productions, independent films, and international collaborations.

In the acting categories, Emma Stone received a Best Actress nomination for “Bugonia,” alongside Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”), Rose Byrne (“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”), Renate Reinsve (“Sentimental Value”), and Kate Hudson (“Song Sung Blue”).

The Best Actor race features Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme,” Leonardo DiCaprio for “One Battle After Another,” Ethan Hawke for “Blue Moon,” Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners,” and Wagner Moura for “The Secret Agent.”

International cinema made a strong showing this year, with Norway’s “Sentimental Value” receiving multiple nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Joachim Trier, and acting nominations for Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård. Brazil’s “The Secret Agent,” France’s “It Was Just an Accident,” Spain’s “Sirât,” and Tunisia’s “The Voice of Hind Rajab” round out the International Feature Film category.

Documentary features addressing pressing social and political issues dominated their category, with nominees including “The Perfect Neighbor,” “The Alabama Solution,” “Come See Me in the Good Light,” “Cutting Through Rocks,” and the politically charged “Mr. Nobody Against Putin.”

The animation category features a mix of studio productions and independent features, with “Arco,” “Elio,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,” and “Zootopia 2” competing for the award.

Technical achievements received recognition across multiple films. “Frankenstein” scored nominations for Original Score, Visual Effects, Makeup and Hairstyling, and Production Design. “F1” demonstrated strength in technical categories with nominations for Film Editing, Sound, and Visual Effects.

The Academy introduced a Casting category this year, with “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another,” “The Secret Agent,” and “Sinners” receiving the inaugural nominations.

Short film categories showcase emerging talent across documentary, animation, and live-action formats, with nominees including “Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud” in Documentary Short Film and “A Friend of Dorothy” in Live Action Short Film.

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is expected to draw significant viewership as the industry continues to recover from recent production delays and box office challenges. The historic nominations for “Sinners” will likely drive additional audience interest in both the film and the upcoming ceremony.