Sinners Shatters Records with 16 Oscar Nominations for 2026 Academy Awards
Sinners breaks the all-time Oscar record with 16 nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards. Discover the full list of nominees and the biggest snubs of the year.
16 nominations. Ryan Coogler's vampire horror epic Sinners has just made Hollywood history. According to Reuters, the film broke the long-standing record of 14 nominations previously shared by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land.
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The film, set in 1930s Mississippi, features Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers facing off against blood-sucking vampires and racial tensions. It's a massive win for the horror genre, which has historically been overlooked by the Academy. Industry experts note that Sinners succeeded by blending social commentary with high-stakes thriller elements.
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Close behind is Leonardo DiCaprio's political thriller One Battle After Another, securing 13 nominations. Meanwhile, the Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters earned a spot in the Best Animated Feature race, with its track 'Golden' tipped to win Best Original Song. However, the biggest shock was the total exclusion of Wicked: For Good, which failed to land any major nominations.
| Film | Nominations | Lead Actor/Actress |
|---|---|---|
| Sinners | 16 | Michael B. Jordan |
| One Battle After Another | 13 | Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Marty Supreme | 9 | Timothée Chalamet |
| Hamnet | 8 | Jessie Buckley |
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