Oscars 2026 Nominations Unveiled: Sinners Makes History
In a landmark announcement on Thursday, 22 January 2026, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony, set to take place on 15 March in Los Angeles, promises to be a historic event, with Ryan Coogler's film Sinners leading the pack.
Record-Breaking Nominations for Sinners
Sinners has achieved an unprecedented feat, securing 16 nominations. This sets a new record for the most nominations in Oscar history, surpassing previous benchmarks. The film's dominance underscores its critical and artistic acclaim, positioning it as a frontrunner for the prestigious awards.
Close behind is Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, which garnered 13 nominations. This strong showing highlights the competitive nature of this year's awards season, with multiple films vying for top honours.
Partial List of Nominees Across Key Categories
The nominations span a wide range of categories, celebrating excellence in filmmaking. Below is a partial list of the nominees announced for the 98th Academy Awards:
Best Picture
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Best Actress
- Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
- Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone, Bugonia
- Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
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 Supporting Actress
- Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
- Inga Ibsdotter LilIeaas, Sentimental Value
- Amy Madigan, Weapons
- Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
- Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actor
- Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
- Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
- Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
- Delroy Lindo, Sinners
Best Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
- Ryan Coogler, Sinners
- Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
- Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
- Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Best Original Song
- Golden from Kpop Demon Hunters
- Train Dreams from Train Dreams
- Dear Me from Diane Warren: Relentless
- I Lied To You from Sinners
- Sweet Dreams Of Joy from Viva Verdi!
Anticipation Builds for Awards Ceremony
With the nominations now public, the film industry and audiences alike are eagerly anticipating the 98th Academy Awards ceremony. The event will not only honour the year's best cinematic achievements but also potentially witness history being made, particularly if Sinners converts its record nominations into wins.
The diversity of films and talent represented in this year's nominations reflects the vibrant and evolving landscape of global cinema. From blockbusters to indie darlings, the Oscars continue to celebrate storytelling in all its forms.
