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Oscars 2026: 'Sinners' Shatters Record with 16 Nods!
16 Mar
Summary
- 'Sinners' leads Oscars 2026 with a record-breaking 16 nominations.
- The film earned nods for Best Picture, Director, Actor, and more.
- One Battle After Another follows with 13 nominations this year.

The 98th Academy Awards, or Oscars 2026, are scheduled for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony will honor achievements in global cinema. Leading the nominations is 'Sinners,' directed by Ryan Coogler, which has received an unprecedented 16 nods. This breaks the previous record for most nominations by a single film.
'Sinners' is recognized across major categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor/Actress. It also secured nominations in numerous technical fields, including Cinematography and Best Original Song. Notably, the film also set a record for the most nominations for Black individuals in a single film.
Another strong contender, 'One Battle After Another,' has earned 13 nominations. Other films like 'Marty Supreme,' 'Frankenstein,' and 'Hamnet' also received multiple nominations, highlighting a diverse and competitive field for the prestigious awards.




