Record‑breaking nomination haul for Coogler’s vampire epic “Sinners” earned 16 Oscar nominations, the most ever for a single film, eclipsing the prior 14‑nomination ceiling held by titles such as All About Eve and Titanic[1][2][3]. The slate includes best picture, best director, and best screenplay, and gives Michael B. Jordan his first best‑actor nod[1][2]. The unprecedented count reflects the film’s genre blend and broad category reach.

“One Battle After Another” follows with 13 nominations Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama secured 13 nods, highlighted by acting nominations for Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn[1][2][3]. Despite its strong showing, breakout performer Chase Infiniti was omitted from the best‑actress category[1][2]. The film is positioned as the season’s second‑most‑nominated contender.

New casting directors award inflates nomination totals The Academy introduced a casting category for the first time, directly adding nominations for “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another”[1][2][3]. Other films benefiting include Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and The Secret Agent. This change expands recognition of behind‑the‑scenes craft and contributes to higher overall counts.

Warner Bros. Discovery leads studio tally amid Netflix acquisition talks Warner Bros. Discovery amassed 33 nominations, the strongest studio showing on record, with CEO David Zaslav calling it a “golden moment”[1]. The studio’s success is framed against an ongoing all‑cash Netflix bid to acquire Warner Bros., intensifying industry consolidation[2][3].

98th Academy Awards set for March 15 with Conan O’Brien hosting The ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, broadcast live on ABC and Hulu, and hosted by Conan O’Brien[2][3]. YouTube holds an exclusive streaming deal that will not commence until 2029, underscoring evolving distribution models.