Sinners Dominates Oscars 2026 Nominations
The Oscar 2026 nominations have officially been revealed, setting the stage for Hollywood’s biggest night. The nominees were announced on Thursday, January 22, creating excitement across the global film industry. This year’s awards season is already making history.
The film Sinners emerged as the biggest contender. It received a record-breaking 16 nominations. This is the highest number of nominations earned by any single film in Oscars history. The achievement has placed Sinners firmly at the center of awards season discussions.
Several fan-favorite performances also earned recognition. Timothee Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, and Jacob Elordi secured Oscar nominations. Their nods followed months of critical praise for their performances. The nominations validated early predictions by critics and fans alike.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15. The event will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Popular late-night host Conan O’Brien will return as the show’s host.
Major Acting and Directing Categories Highlight Strong Competition
The Best Picture category features a diverse lineup of films. Nominees include Sinners, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, The Secret Agent, and Train Dreams. The category reflects a wide range of genres and storytelling styles.
In the Best Actress race, Jessie Buckley earned a nomination for Hamnet. She faces strong competition from Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone. Each performance received significant acclaim throughout the year.
The Best Actor category includes Timothee Chalamet for Marty Supreme and Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another. Michael B. Jordan earned a nod for Sinners. Ethan Hawke and Wagner Moura also secured nominations.
Supporting categories are equally competitive. Jacob Elordi earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Frankenstein. Sinners also appeared strongly in supporting roles, further cementing its dominance.
The Best Director category features Chloe Zhao, Josh Safdie, Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, and Joachim Trier. This lineup reflects a balance of established names and bold creative visions.
Full List Shows Strong Presence Across Technical Categories
Sinners also received nominations across technical categories. These include Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Sound, Visual Effects, and Original Song. Its widespread presence highlights the film’s overall production quality.
Other notable contenders include Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and One Battle After Another. These films appear repeatedly across screenplay, costume design, makeup, and score categories.
Animated features include Zootopia 2, Elio, and KPop Demon Hunters. The International Feature category also drew attention with titles like The Secret Agent and The Voice of Hind Rajab.
Documentary categories showcased politically and socially driven stories. Short film categories featured a mix of experimental and traditional storytelling.
With nominations now announced, attention turns to final predictions. Industry experts expect a closely contested awards night. The dominance of Sinners has set a high bar, but surprises remain possible.
The countdown to Oscar night has officially begun.
