Sinners becomes first film in history to earn 16 Oscar nominations | Oscars 2026 | The Guardian

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has made history by becoming the first film to earn 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing the previous record of 14 nominations held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land. The film, a supernatural thriller set in 1930s Mississippi, is nominated for major awards including Best Picture, Director, and acting categories. Other notable films with significant nominations include One Battle After Another with 13 nods, and Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Frankenstein with nine each. The nominations reflect the Academy’s growing international presence and diversity.