Here is the full breakdown of how the Michael B. Jordan-starrer dominated the list.
The Record Breaker 🏆
The Milestone: With 16 nods, Sinners has surpassed the previous record of 14 nominations, held jointly by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016).
The Achievement: It is now the most nominated film in the 98-year history of the Oscars.
Major Nominations List
The film has swept nearly every major category:
Best Picture: Produced by Ryan Coogler and Sev Ohanian.
Best Director: Ryan Coogler (Cementing his status as a modern master).
Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (His first-ever Oscar nomination!).
He plays dual roles (twins) fighting vampires in the Jim Crow South.
Best Supporting Actor: Delroy Lindo (Finally getting his due!).
Best Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku.
Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler.
Technical Domination 🛠️
The film also cleaned up in the craft categories, proving it’s a visual and auditory marvel:
Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw.
Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson (The Oppenheimer winner returns!).
Best Original Song: "I Lied To You" (Performed by the film’s cast/musicians).
Best Casting: Francine Maisler (In the newly introduced category).
Others: Production Design, Costume Design (Ruth E. Carter), Film Editing, Makeup & Hairstyling, Sound, and Visual Effects.
The Competition
While Sinners leads the pack, the competition is fierce:
2nd Place: Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' follows closely with 13 nominations.
3rd Place: 'Marty Supreme', 'Frankenstein', and 'Sentimental Value' tied with 9 nominations each.
SantaBanta Verdict: Michael B. Jordan vs. Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor? Ryan Coogler vs. Paul Thomas Anderson for Best Director? March 15, 2026, is going to be a legendary night.
