‘Sinners’ breaks the record for the most nominated film in Oscars: Here’s the full list of the categories

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners officially entered the Academy Awards record books on January 22, 2026, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the film had received 16 nominations for the 98th Oscars. According to the official nominations announcement, this total marks the highest number ever achieved by a single film, surpassing the long-standing record of 14 nominations previously shared by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016). The historic recognition places Sinners at the center of the 2026 awards season conversation ahead of the ceremony scheduled for March 15, 2026, and positions the film as a major contender across both creative and technical categories.

Set in the 1930s American South, Sinners is a supernatural horror-drama that stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers confronting vampires while navigating themes of segregation, identity, family, and legacy. Directed and co-written by Coogler, the 2025 release has been widely recognized for its genre-blending approach, atmospheric visuals, innovative music, and strong ensemble performances. Official coverage from the Academy highlighted that the nominations span nearly every major field, including Best Picture, acting categories, writing, directing, and an extensive range of technical honors, reflecting the film’s broad industry support.

Full List of Sinners Oscar Nominations Highlights Historic Firsts

The film’s nomination haul includes Best Picture for producers Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Ryan Coogler, anchoring its record-setting achievement. Coogler earned his first-ever Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, becoming the seventh Black filmmaker nominated in the directing category, as confirmed by the Academy’s official records. Michael B. Jordan received his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor for portraying the twin brothers. The supporting cast was also recognized, with Delroy Lindo nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Wunmi Mosaku for Best Supporting Actress.

Sinners demonstrated exceptional strength in technical categories, earning nominations for Best Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, and Visual Effects. The film also received nominations for Best Original Score by Ludwig Göransson and Best Original Song for “I Lied To You.” Notably, Sinners was nominated in the Academy’s newly introduced Best Casting category for 2026, underscoring the strength of its ensemble.