'Sinners' breaks all-time record with 16 Oscar nominations: Full 2026 Academy Awards nominee list
Sinners makes history with 16 Oscar nominations.
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Hollywood is buzzing right now as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially unveiled the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards.
Amid massive sweeps and jaw-dropping snubs, one name has dominated the conversation: “Sinners”.
Ryan Coogler’s latest masterpiece has done the unthinkable, shattering the record by securing a staggering 16 Oscar nominations.
By crossing the 14-nomination threshold previously held by legends like “Titanic” and “La La Land”, “Sinners” has officially cemented its status as the "main character" of the 2026 awards season.
A two-horse race at the top
While “Sinners” leads the pack, it isn't the only heavyweight in the ring.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” followed closely behind with a massive 13 nominations, setting the stage for an epic showdown come Oscar night.
Both films are vying for the night’s ultimate prize: Best Picture.
Best Picture Nominees:
- Sinners
- One Battle After Another
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- F1
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Train Dreams
The battle for best actor
The Best Actor category is a literal "Clash of the Titans" this year.
Michael B. Jordan earns a well-deserved nod for his powerhouse performance in “Sinners”, but he faces stiff competition from Oscar royalty.
Leonardo DiCaprio is back in the mix for “One Battle After Another”, while Timothée Chalamet continues his incredible run for “Marty Supreme”.
Chalamet is currently the frontrunner after his recent Golden Globe win, but in a room full of A-listers, including Ethan Hawke and Wagner Moura, anything can happen.
Timothee Chalamet poses in the press room with the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for "Marty Supreme" during the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards.
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Shocking snubs and golden glows
The biggest shocker? The Wicked stars were left out in the cold. Despite heavy buzz, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo did not receive any nominations, leaving fans of the musical epic stunned.
On the flip side, the momentum for Teyana Taylor is unstoppable.
After her emotional Golden Globe win for “One Battle After Another”, Taylor has officially secured her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
She joins a competitive field including Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) and the double-threat from Sentimental Value, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas.
Teyana Taylor won the Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture award for "One Battle After Another" during the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards.
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2026 Oscar nominations: Key category highlights
Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B Jordan (Sinners) and 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), and Emma Stone (Bugonia).
Best Director: Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), and Chloé Zhao (Hamnet).
Best Supporting Actor: Benicio del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Delroy Lindo (Sinners), Sean Penn (One Battle After Another), and Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value).
Best Supporting Actress: Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another).
Best Animated Feature: Arco, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2.
Best Cinematography: Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Train Dreams.
Best Original Song: "I Lied to You" from Sinners, "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters, "Dear Me" from Relentless, "Sweet Dreams of Joy" from Viva Verdi!, and "Train Dreams" from Train Dreams.
Best Original Score: Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.
'Sinners' set a new Oscars record with 16 nominations.
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With Sinners leading the charge into the history books, the countdown to the ceremony is officially on.
Will Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan turn those 16 nominations into a gold-plated sweep, or will the "Battle" go to Paul Thomas Anderson?