Sinners Shatters Oscar Records with 16 Nominations, Shocking the Industry
Hollywood has spoken and this year’s Oscar nominations are nothing short of historic. Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror epic Sinners has taken the Academy by storm, claiming a record-breaking 16 nominations. That’s more than Titanic , La La Land , or All About Eve ever managed. Once predicted to be a risky $100 million gamble, Sinners has now become one of the most celebrated original films of recent years, combining horror, music and social commentary in a way few thought possible.
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The nominations list reads like a who’s who of the industry. Timothée Chalamet leads the pack for best actor with Marty Supreme , while Jessie Buckley’s powerful performance in Hamnet earns her a nod for best actress. Yet the race wasn’t without surprises and snubs. Paul Mescal, widely expected to score a best supporting actor nomination for Hamnet , was notably absent, as was breakout star Chase Infiniti from One Battle After Another in the best actress category. Even high-profile directors like Guillermo del Toro missed out in directing, though their films still collected multiple nominations elsewhere.
It’s not just a record for sheer volume. This year marks the first time in decades that the Academy has added a new category: Best Casting. And for the first time, four non-English language performances are vying for acting awards, highlighting a growing recognition of global cinema. Brazilian star Wagner Moura of The Secret Agent and several European actors now join an increasingly international field.
One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme also performed strongly, with One Battle capturing 13 nominations and classics like Frankenstein and Sentimental Value rounding out the best picture contenders. In a twist, Brad Pitt’s F1 , a racing drama, surprised many by earning a best picture nod despite being seen primarily as a technical triumph.
For British cinema, this year was both challenging and rewarding. Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo from Sinners represent the UK on the global stage, showing that dedication and talent can still break through even in a crowded field. Meanwhile, the Academy’s recognition of Sinners emphasizes that innovative storytelling and genre-defying films can dominate, reshaping what Hollywood considers “Oscar-worthy.”
With the ceremony set for March 15 in Los Angeles, all eyes will be on who takes home the gold. This year, the Oscars are proving that bold filmmaking and record-breaking performances can rewrite the rules of the game. Stay tuned and watch closely as history unfolds in the heart of Hollywood and make sure you follow all developments in the lead-up to the biggest night in cinema.
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