Los Angeles — Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, has made history at the 98th Academy Awards by becoming the most-nominated film in Oscar history, receiving a record-setting 16 nominations — more than Titanic, All About Eve, or La La Land ever achieved.
Record-Breaking Recognition Across Categories
The nominations span major awards and technical achievements, including:
- Best Picture
- Best Director (Ryan Coogler)
- Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan)
- Best Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo)
- Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku)
- Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Costume Design, and the newly introduced Best Casting category.
These nominations reflect broad Academy support not only for Sinners’ artistic ambition but also its ensemble performances and technical craftsmanship.
Performances That Anchored the Run
Jordan’s nomination — his first Oscar nod — recognizes his dual performance in the film, which blends horror, historical drama, and music in a Southern Gothic setting.
Delroy Lindo earned acclaim and an Academy nod for his supporting role, while Wunmi Mosaku’s breakthrough performance garnered a Best Supporting Actress nomination, underscoring the strength of the film’s cast.
Creative Leadership and Cultural Impact
Ryan Coogler’s direction and screenplay work also earned nominations, cementing his reputation as one of the most influential filmmakers working today. Sinners has been widely discussed not only for its technical achievements but for its thematic depth and genre-blending storytelling.
The film’s 16 nominations mark the highest total in Academy Awards history, a milestone underscoring both the film’s critical and industry impact.
What’s Next
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, with Conan O’Brien returning as host. Sinners enters the show as the overwhelming frontrunner, though competition remains strong across several categories.
Regardless of how many awards it ultimately wins, Sinners has already secured its place in Oscar lore with a historic nominations haul that’s resonated across Hollywood and beyond.
