Key Facts
- ✓ Ryan Coogler's Sinners secured a historic 16 Oscar nominations, breaking the previous record of 14 nominations held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land.
- ✓ The film received nominations across every possible category, including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and three acting categories.
- ✓ Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another earned 13 nominations, including Best Picture, though star Chase Infiniti was notably snubbed.
- ✓ Timothée Chalamet received a Best Actor nomination for Marty Supreme, setting up a potential rematch with Leonardo DiCaprio following his Golden Globes victory.
- ✓ The 98th Academy Awards nominations reflect a diverse field of contenders across all categories, from Best Animated Feature to technical achievements.
- ✓ Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, and Wunmi Mosaku all earned acting nominations for their work in Sinners.
Quick Summary
The 98th Academy Awards nominations have been announced, revealing a historic year for cinematic achievement. Ryan Coogler's breakout vampire drama Sinners emerged as the dominant force, securing an unprecedented 16 nominations across all major categories.
The nominations reflect the pinnacle of film industry recognition, with Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another following closely behind with 13 nominations. The announcements highlight both record-breaking successes and notable snubs that have already generated industry conversation.
Sinners Makes History
Sinners achieved a remarkable milestone by securing 16 nominations, breaking a record that had stood for 74 years. The previous record of 14 nominations was held by three films: All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016).
The film's nominations span every possible category, demonstrating comprehensive excellence both above and below the line. Ryan Coogler himself received two nominations for direction and original screenplay, while the cast earned recognition across acting categories.
The complete list of nominations for Sinners includes:
- Best Picture
- Best Director (Ryan Coogler)
- Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler)
- Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan)
- Best Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo)
- Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku)
- Best Casting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Costume Design
- Best Film Editing
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Best Original Score
- Best Original Song
- Best Production Design
- Best Sound
- Best Visual Effects
The Competition
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another secured second place with 13 nominations, including a Best Picture nod. The film's recognition extends across multiple technical and creative categories, though it notably missed recognition in some acting categories.
A significant snub occurred when Chase Infiniti was overlooked for her breakout performance in the film, despite widespread critical acclaim. The film's nominations include Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn), Best Supporting Actress (Teyana Taylor), Best Cinematography, Best Casting, Best Film Editing, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Original Score, Best Production Design, and Best Sound.
In the Best Actor category, Timothée Chalamet earned recognition for his work as the title character in Marty Supreme, setting up a potential showdown with Leonardo DiCaprio, whom he previously defeated at the Golden Globes.
Key Acting Categories
The Best Actor category features a diverse field of contenders. Timothée Chalamet is nominated for Marty Supreme, while Leonardo DiCaprio received recognition for One Battle After Another. Michael B. Jordan earned a nomination for his leading performance in Sinners, alongside Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent.
In the Best Actress category, Emma Stone is nominated for Bugonia, while Kate Hudson received recognition for Song Sung Blue. Jessie Buckley earned a nomination for Hamnet, alongside Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value.
The Best Supporting Actor category includes Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn for One Battle After Another, Jacob Elordi for Frankenstein, Delroy Lindo for Sinners, and Stellan Skarsgård for Sentimental Value.
For Best Supporting Actress, Wunmi Mosaku earned recognition for Sinners, while Teyana Taylor was nominated for One Battle After Another. The category also includes Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for Sentimental Value, and Amy Madigan for Weapons.
Technical Excellence
The Best Cinematography category features Autumn Durald Arkapaw for Sinners, Michael Bauman for One Battle After Another, Darius Khondji for Marty Supreme, Dan Laustsen for Frankenstein, and Adolpho Veloso for Train Dreams.
In Best Costume Design, Ruth E. Carter earned a nomination for Sinners, while Miyako Bellizzi was recognized for Marty Supreme. Deborah L. Scott received recognition for Avatar: Fire and Ash, alongside Kate Hawley for Frankenstein and Malgosia Turzanska for Hamnet.
The Best Original Score category includes Ludwig Goransson for Sinners, Jonny Greenwood for One Battle After Another, Max Richter for Hamnet, Alexandre Desplat for Frankenstein, and Jerskin Fendrix for Bugonia.
For Best Original Song, “I Lied To You” from Sinners is nominated, competing with “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters, “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless, “Sweet Dreams Of Joy” from Viva Verdi!, and “Train Dreams” from Train Dreams.
Looking Ahead
The 98th Academy Awards nominations set the stage for what promises to be a historic ceremony. Sinners' record-breaking 16 nominations position it as the overwhelming favorite, though the competitive field includes strong contenders across all categories.
The ceremony will determine whether Ryan Coogler's vampire drama can translate nominations into wins, particularly in the major categories where it faces stiff competition. The Best Picture race remains particularly compelling, with Sinners and One Battle After Another leading the field.
Industry observers will watch closely to see if Timothée Chalamet can repeat his Golden Globes victory over Leonardo DiCaprio, and whether the Academy will recognize the breakout performances that were notably absent from the nominations list.
