Oscars 2026: Sinners Leads with Record 16 Nominations
Why in the news
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced on 22 January 2026. The film Sinners leads the field with a record 16 nominations, the most in Oscar history.
Key facts
- Announced by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, Beverly Hills.
- Sinners has 16 nominations, ahead of the old record of 14 held by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land.
- The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be on 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
- Conan O’Brien will host for the second year running.
Leading nominations
| Film | Nominations |
|---|---|
| Sinners | 16 |
| One Battle After Another | 13 |
| Frankenstein | 9 |
| Marty Supreme | 9 |
| Sentimental Value | 9 |
| Hamnet | 8 |
The ten Best Picture nominees are One Battle After Another, Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners and Train Dreams.
Indian angle
Two Indian films, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 and Tanvi The Great, were among 201 features eligible for Best Picture. Neither is on the list of ten nominees.
Exam angle
- Remember the record: 16 nominations for Sinners, up from 14.
- The ceremony date is 15 March 2026, at the Dolby Theatre.
- Host: Conan O’Brien, second consecutive time.