- The vampire period horror film “Sinners” has made cinematic history by securing 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, the highest ever for a single film.
- Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, the film surpassed the previous record of 13 nominations held by “One Battle After Another.”
- Major stars like Timothee Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emma Stone also secured nods in the lead acting categories, setting the stage for a star-studded ceremony on Sunday.
Hollywood is buzzing with excitement following the official announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominees, a year defined by record-breaking achievements and high-concept genre filmmaking.
Eko Hot Blog reports that leading the pack is Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which dominated the field with an unprecedented 16 nominations.
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The film’s sweeping success across technical and major categories marks a historic moment for the horror genre at the Academy Awards, firmly establishing it as the frontrunner for the 98th edition of the prestigious event.
“Sinners” broke the long-standing nomination record previously held by the war epic “One Battle After Another,” which itself garnered 13 nods this year.
Other heavy hitters include “Frankenstein,” “Marty Supreme,” and “Sentimental Value,” each earning nine nominations, while the historical drama “Hamnet” followed closely with eight.
The diverse list of Best Picture contenders, ranging from the high-octane “F1” to the intimate “Train Dreams”, reflects a robust year for global cinema.
The Best Director category features a clash of titans, with Ryan Coogler (“Sinners”) facing off against industry veterans Paul Thomas Anderson (“One Battle After Another”) and Chloe Zhao (“Hamnet”).
The acting categories are equally competitive; Michael B. Jordan’s lead performance in “Sinners” earned him a Best Actor nod, where he will compete with Timothee Chalamet (“Marty Supreme”) and Leonardo DiCaprio (“One Battle After Another”).
In the Best Actress category, Emma Stone (“Bugonia”) and Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”) are among the top contenders for the gold statuette.
International and animated features also saw strong representation. Brazil’s “The Secret Agent” and Norway’s “Sentimental Value” are favorites in the International Feature Film category, while the highly anticipated “Zootopia 2” and “Elio” lead the race for Best Animated Feature.
The documentary category features poignant entries such as “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” highlighting the Academy’s continued focus on politically and socially relevant storytelling.
As the industry prepares to descend on Hollywood this Sunday, the primary narrative remains whether “Sinners” can translate its record-breaking 16 nominations into a historic sweep of wins.
With such a high-caliber field of competitors, the 98th Academy Awards promises to be one of the most unpredictable and celebrated nights in recent film history.
Key Category Nominees:
Best Picture Sinners, One Battle After Another, Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, Hamnet, Bugonia, F1, The Secret Agent, Train Dreams.
Best Actor Michael B. Jordan, Timothee Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Wagner Moura.
Best Actress Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson.
Best Director Ryan Coogler, Paul Thomas Anderson, Chloe Zhao, Josh Safdie, Joachim Trier.
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