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.

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.

Oscars 2026: Complete List of Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards

Historic Nomination Record

Oscars 2026: Major Categories

Best Picture Nominees

Best Director Contenders