The Oscar nominations 2026 for the 98th Academy Awards have officially been announced, marking one of the most exciting and trending Oscars news days of the year. Fans, critics, and movie lovers around the globe are buzzing as this year’s Academy Awards nominees feature record‑setting achievements, major surprises, and an impressive lineup of films across all categories.
🎬 Historic Lead: Sinners Breaks Oscar Nomination Record
At the center of the conversation is Ryan Coogler’s genre‑defying film Sinners, which has become the most‑nominated movie in Oscar history with an astounding 16 nominations. This breaks the long‑standing record previously shared by classics like Titanic and La La Land.
“Sinners” earned nominations in major categories, including:
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Best Picture
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Best Director
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Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan)
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Best Supporting Actor & Actress
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Best Original Screenplay
…and several technical categories.
This achievement has made Sinners a trending film not just for its story but for its unprecedented recognition at the 2026 Oscar nominations.
🌟 Top Contenders Across Categories
While Sinners dominates the nomination count, several other films are standout Academy Awards nominees and trending among fans and critics:
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One Battle After Another – 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, and Hamnet – each landed multiple key nominations, showing broad artistic recognition.
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Other films in the Best Picture lineup include F1, Bugonia, The Secret Agent, and Train Dreams.
These nominations reflect both industry favorites and bold cinematic voices that shaped 2025’s movie season.
🎤 Acting Recognition & Musical Highlights
Acting categories are drawing attention with notable nominees:
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Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) and strong competition from names like Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) and other acclaimed performances highlight this year’s nominations.
On the music side, the Best Original Song category is diverse and exciting, with nominations for artists like Nick Cave, Huntr/x, and Raphael Saadiq, showcasing how music and film intersect at the Oscars.
📅 What’s Next for the Oscars?
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Comedian Conan O’Brien is set to host once again, returning after critical praise for his previous show.
As awards season continues, the excitement around these Oscar nominations 2026 is building — from film lovers dissecting potential winners to cinephiles celebrating the diverse representation of global cinema.
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