Chicago – January 23, 2026
Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller “Sinners” has made Oscars history, leading the 98th Academy Awards with a record 16 nominations and shattering a decades‑old benchmark of 14.
The blues‑steeped Southern Gothic epic, starring Michael B. Jordan, dominated key categories including best picture, best director, best actor, original screenplay and a clean sweep of technical races from cinematography to visual effects. Its haul surpasses the totals achieved by past heavyweights “All About Eve,” “Titanic” and “La La Land,” each of which topped out at 14 nods.
“Sinners” will compete against titles such as “One Battle After Another,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet” and “Marty Supreme,” cementing Warner Bros.’ strongest awards showing in its century‑plus history. The film’s dominance confirms horror’s growing clout in prestige cinema and positions Coogler’s ambitious genre piece as the frontrunner heading into the March 15 ceremony.
