The 98th Academy Awards have unveiled their nominees, and the buzz is electric! This year’s ceremony promises historic moments, with Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” making Oscar history by securing a record-breaking 16 nominations—surpassing classics like Titanic (1997) and La La Land (2016), which earned 14 each.
The awards ceremony takes place March 15, 2026, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Until then, film enthusiasts worldwide will debate who deserves to take home the coveted golden statuette.
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Historic Nomination Record
“Sinners” leads the pack with an unprecedented 16 nominations across multiple categories, cementing its place in Academy Awards history. According to the official Oscars website, this achievement marks a new milestone for recognition in a single year.
Oscars 2026: Major Categories
| Category | Number of Nominees | Notable Entries |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | 10 films | Sinners, Hamnet, Marty Supreme |
| Best Director | 5 directors | Ryan Coogler, Chloe Zhao, Josh Safdie |
| Best Actor | 5 actors | Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan |
| Best Actress | 5 actresses | Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve |
Best Picture Nominees
The prestigious Best Picture category features 10 compelling films:
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Best Director Contenders
Five visionary filmmakers compete for directing honors:
- Chloe Zhao for Hamnet
- Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme
- Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
- Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value
- Ryan Coogler for Sinners
Acting Categories
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 Actress
- Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
- Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
- Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue)
- Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value)
- Emma Stone (Bugonia)
Best Supporting Actor
- Benicio del Toro (One Battle After Another)
- Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein)
- Delroy Lindo (Sinners)
- Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
- 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)
International Recognition
Best International Feature Film showcases global cinema:
- The Secret Agent (Brazil)
- It Was Just an Accident (France)
- Sentimental Value (Norway)
- Sirat (Spain)
- The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)
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Technical Excellence
Categories honoring craftsmanship include Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Editing, and Best Original Song, with “Sinners” dominating multiple technical categories.
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FAQs
Q: When and where will the 2026 Oscars ceremony take place?
A: The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Q: Which film received the most Oscar nominations in 2026?
A: “Sinners” directed by Ryan Coogler made history with a record-breaking 16 nominations, surpassing previous records.
