‘Sinners’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Breaking 16 Nods
Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller, ‘Sinners’, starring Michael B. Jordan, has shattered records at the 98th Academy Awards, securing an unprecedented 16 nominations. The film’s success marks a significant moment for the director and cast, and adds to a year of major film releases that have captivated audiences.
The nominations, announced Sunday, March 15, 2026, surpass the previous record of 14 nominations held by ‘All About Eve,’ ‘Titanic,’ and ‘La La Land.’ Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ closely follows with 13 nominations. Notably, ‘Wicked: For Excellent’ received no nominations this year.
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers Stack and Smoke in ‘Sinners,’ earned a nomination, as did director Ryan Coogler and actress Wunmi Mosaku. The film, set in the Jim Crow South, follows the brothers as they face supernatural forces threatening their modern business venture.
Warner Bros., the studio behind both ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another,’ leads all studios with a total of 30 nominations. Netflix and Neon tied for second place with 18 nominations each, according to Yahoo Entertainment.
Other films nominated for Best Picture include ‘Bugonia,’ ‘F1,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Marty Supreme,’ ‘The Secret Agent,’ ‘Sentimental Value,’ and ‘Train Dreams.’
The 98th Academy Awards will air on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch the Nominees
For those looking to catch up on the nominated films, several are readily available for streaming. US Magazine reports that ‘Sinners’ can be streamed on HBO Max, although ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Train Dreams’ are available on Netflix. ‘One Battle After Another’ can be found on HBO Max, and ‘F1’ is available on Apple TV.
‘Hamnet,’ ‘Marty Supreme,’ and ‘The Secret Agent’ are currently playing in theaters. ‘Sentimental Value’ is available via video on demand (VOD). Some films or shorts are marked as “N/A” and are not currently available in theaters or on streaming platforms.
De Morgen notes that ‘Sinners’ is also available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video.
