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The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced today, and Ryan Coogler’s hit film Sinners didn’t just lead the pack, it made Oscars HISTORY.
Sinners officially rewrote the Academy Awards record books after earning 16 Oscar nominations, making it the most-nominated film in Oscars history. That’s right — it surpassed long-standing heavyweights like Titanic, La La Land, and All About Eve, which were previously tied at 14.
And what makes this moment hit even harder? Sinners isn’t your typical “safe” Oscar movie.
Why Sinners Breaking This Record Is a Big Deal
Directed by Ryan Coogler, Sinners is a genre-bending, blues-soaked vampire epic set in the Jim Crow South — blending horror, history, Black culture, music, and social commentary into one bold cinematic experience.
Historically, horror films rarely get love from the Academy, let alone dominate the nominations. So to see a film like Sinners embraced at this level signals a real shift in what the Oscars are willing to recognize — and reward.
The Major Nominations & Historic Firsts
The film landed nominations across nearly every major category, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and more — but several individual milestones stood out:
- Michael B. Jordan earned his first-ever Oscar nomination for his dual performance in the film, marking a career milestone for the leading man who continues to evolve on screen. Michael B. Jordan
- Legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter made history once again, becoming the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history thanks to her work on Sinners. Her impact on film, culture, and visual storytelling simply cannot be overstated. Ruth E. Carter
- Veteran actor Delroy Lindo finally received his first Oscar nomination at age 73, a long-overdue recognition that many fans and critics have been calling for for years. Delroy Lindo
Each nomination feels earned — and collectively, they highlight just how deep and intentional this film is, both in front of and behind the camera.
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