Sinners becomes first film in history to earn 16 Oscar nominations

January 22, 2026

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"Sinners" received a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations, including best picture, director, and acting categories.
Ruth E Carter's costume design nomination makes her the most-nominated Black woman in Oscars history.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw's cinematography nomination is the fourth time a woman has been nominated in this category.
"One Battle After Another" followed with 13 nominations, and "Hamnet" received eight.
The nominations reflect an increasing internationalism in the Academy, with several subtitled films receiving nods.
Demographic shifts in Academy voters, with more women and ethnic minorities, are noted as influencing nomination trends.
Warner Bros. leads studios with 30 nominations, followed by Netflix and Neon with 18 each.
The Oscar ceremony is scheduled for March 15, hosted by Conan O'Brien.

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