The 98th Annual Academy Award nominations were unveiled on January 22, 2026, and the film Sinners has etched its name into Oscar history by earning a stunning 16 nominations - the most ever received by a single film in a single year. This historic achievement surpasses the previous record of 14 nominations held by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016).
Sinners is recognized across major categories, including:
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Best Picture
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Best Actor - Michael B. Jordan
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Best Supporting Actress - Wunmi Mosaku
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Best Supporting Actor - Delroy Lindo
...and numerous directing, writing, and technical fields.
Sinners is a powerful, character-driven drama that explores the moral cost of violence, loyalty, and redemption within a fractured community. Anchored by a commanding performance from Michael B. Jordan, the film confronts themes of justice, generational trauma, and the personal consequences of choices made under pressure. With standout supporting performances from Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo, Sinners has been widely praised for its emotional depth, bold storytelling, and unflinching examination of humanity's capacity for both harm and hope.
Hot on its heels is One Battle After Another, which earned 13 nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Supporting Actress nomination for Teyana Taylor.
In the documentary category, The Perfect Neighbor received a nomination for Best Documentary Feature. The film spotlights the tragic true story of a Black mother in Florida, a devoted parent of four children, who was murdered by her racially motivated, hate-filled neighbor - a narrative that has struck a chord with audiences and critics alike.
The full slate of nominees was announced live from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman and reflects a wide range of storytelling, from international cinema to groundbreaking genre films.
The 98th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. The ceremony will broadcast live on ABC and stream on Hulu, with Conan O'Brien returning as host.
For more information on the nominees and ceremony details, visit the official Academy Awards website and follow live updates as the countdown to Hollywood's biggest night continues.
