Sinners breaks Oscars nominations record with 16 nods
Ryan Coogler's vampire drama Sinners received a record 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, surpassing previous high of 14; One Battle After Another received 13 nominations.
Overview
Ryan Coogler's Sinners leads the 98th Academy Awards with a record 16 nominations, aided by a new casting category and nominations across major awards including best picture.
Warner Bros. films dominated the list: Sinners (16) and One Battle After Another (13), positioning the studio for a strong Oscars showing amid a potential sale to Netflix.
Michael B. Jordan earned his first best-actor nomination for Sinners for playing twin brothers; co-stars Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo also received acting nods.
Best actress favorites include Jessie Buckley for Hamnet; Timothée Chalamet became the youngest man with three acting nominations for Marty Supreme.
The 98th Academy Awards will be held March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Conan O'Brien returning as host; new casting category influenced nomination totals.
Analysis
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FAQ
Sinners is a 2025 horror film directed by Ryan Coogler, set in 1932 Mississippi Delta. Twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan) return home to open a juke joint, hiring local talent, but their opening night attracts vampires led by Remmick, leading to a bloody confrontation involving music, spirits, and survival.
Michael B. Jordan received his first best-actor nomination for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack; co-stars Wunmi Mosaku (Annie) and Delroy Lindo (Delta Slim) also earned acting nominations.
A new casting category contributed to Sinners receiving a record 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing the previous high of 14.
Sinners holds a 97% Tomatometer score from 427 critics and 96% Popcornmeter from over 25,000 verified audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
The 98th Academy Awards are scheduled for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien.
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