Sinners Sets Oscar Record with 16 Nominations, One Battle After Another Trails with 13
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Record‑breaking nomination tally announced Ryan Coogler’s period vampire horror Sinners received 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing the former 14‑nominee record and positioning the film at the top of the field [1][2][3]. The same announcement confirmed One Battle After Another earned 13 nominations, making it the closest rival [1][2][3]. Both outlets noted the nominations were released on January 22, 2026.
Key acting contenders identified across both films Michael B. Jordan secured a Best Actor nod for Sinners, while Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo earned supporting nominations [1][2][3]. One Battle After Another added Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro and Teyana Taylor to the acting slate, highlighting a strong ensemble [1][2]. The BBC also mentioned non‑English performances receiving four acting nominations, underscoring broader international recognition [3].
Best Picture and directing line‑up clarified The Best Picture shortlist includes Sinners, One Battle After Another, Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value and Train Dreams [2][3]. Ryan Coogler joins Chloé Zhao, Josh Safdie, Joachim Trier and Paul Thomas Anderson as the five Best Director nominees [2]. The BBC highlighted Coogler’s triple nomination for directing, writing and producing [3].
Ceremony logistics confirmed The 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast on ABC on March 15, 2026, with Conan O’Brien returning as host [2]. Nominee announcements were read by Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks [2]. The AP added streaming and rental platform details for the nominated titles [1].
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AP:Sinners Leads Oscar Nominations with 16, One Battle After Another Earns 13: Focuses on nomination counts, platform availability, and critic highlights, emphasizing Sinners’ record and the competitive field .
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CNN:Sinners Leads Oscar Nominations with 16, One Battle After Another Follows with 13: Provides detailed nominee lists, ceremony date, host, and reading presenters, stressing the historic nature of Coogler’s nominations .
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BBC:Sinners Breaks Oscar Nomination Record with 16 Nominations, Leading the Field: Highlights the record‑breaking aspect, international acting nominations, and Best Picture slate, offering a broader context of the awards race .
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Timeline
2025 – The Oscar nomination record stands at 14 nominations for a single film, the benchmark that “Sinners” later surpasses [1].
Jan 22, 2026 – Oscar voters announce that Sinners receives a record‑breaking 16 nominations, eclipsing the prior 14‑nominee high, while One Battle After Another earns 13 nominations, positioning both films at the top of the race [1][3].
Jan 22, 2026 – Ryan Coogler secures nominations for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Producer, and Michael B. Jordan is nominated for Best Actor for his dual‑role performance; Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo join the slate with supporting‑acting nods [1][3].
Jan 22, 2026 – Non‑English language performances achieve a historic four acting nominations (Moura, Reinsve, Skarsgård, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), marking unprecedented international recognition [1].
Jan 22, 2026 – The Best Picture field expands to ten titles: Sinners, Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Train Dreams [2].
Jan 22, 2026 – The Best Director nominees comprise Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Chloé Zhao (Hamnet), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), and Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another) [2].
Jan 22, 2026 – The Academy schedules the awards ceremony for March 15, 2026 on ABC, appoints Conan O’Brien as host, and has Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks read the nominations [2].
Jan 22, 2026 – Distribution windows vary: Sinners streams exclusively on HBO Max, while One Battle After Another is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV and Prime Video, with other nominees spread across Peacock and Netflix [3].
Mar 15, 2026 – The Oscars ceremony takes place in Hollywood, where the winners of the record‑setting nominations are announced [2].
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