Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has officially entered the history books. The supernatural period thriller has earned 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, making it the most-nominated film in Oscars history.
The feat sees Sinners surpass the long-standing record of 14 nominations, previously shared by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016). With this milestone, Coogler’s film now stands alone at the top of the Academy’s nomination leaderboard.
Set in the 1930s American South, Sinners blends historical drama with supernatural horror, following twin brothers both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan as they confront racism, faith, and an emerging vampire threat within their community.
The film’s sweeping nomination haul reflects broad Academy recognition across acting, directing, writing, music, and technical craft, signaling rare consensus support from voters.
All 16 Oscar Nominations for “Sinners”
Sinners received nominations in the following categories:
- Best Picture
- Best Director — Ryan Coogler
- Best Actor — Michael B. Jordan
- Best Supporting Actor — Delroy Lindo
- Best Supporting Actress — Wunmi Mosaku
- Best Original Screenplay — Ryan Coogler
- Best Casting
- Best Costume Design
- Best Production Design
- Best Cinematography
- Best Film Editing
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Best Sound
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Original Score
- Best Original Song — “I Lied to You”
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien set to host. While final outcomes remain unpredictable, Sinners enters the ceremony as the clear frontrunner and the most talked-about film of the season.