Sinners Tops 2026 Oscars with Record 16 Nominations

The nominations for the 2026 Oscars have been revealed, and leading the pack is Sinners, racking up an impressive 16 nominations. This horror film from Ryan Coogler not only tops this year’s list but has also set a new record for the most nominations in Academy Awards history. Quite the achievement!

Other notable contenders include One Battle After Another with 13 nominations, followed by Frankenstein and Sentimental Value, each with nine, and Hamnet with eight. This year marks a significant milestone as the Oscars will introduce a new category for Best Casting, the first addition in over twenty years.

As we gear up for the ceremony, you can dive into the complete list of nominations for the 2026 Oscars, covering everything from Best Picture to acting, technical categories, and short films.

The Oscars 2026 ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 15.