Film 'Sinners' Shatters Oscar History with Record-Breaking 16 Nominations

New York. A new history has been etched in Hollywood after the final nominations for the 2026 Oscars were announced.

The film 'Sinners,' directed by Ryan Coogler, has set a record for the most nominations in Oscar history. 'Sinners' achieved this rare feat by surpassing the previously record-holding Hollywood blockbusters, 'Titanic' and 'La La Land,' which held the record for the most nominations.

'Sinners,' which was released in 2025 and performed well at the box office, has secured nominations in a total of 16 categories at the Oscars. Previously, James Cameron's 'Titanic' and Damien Chazelle's 'La La Land' held the record with 14 nominations each.

This film, which won the hearts of the audience, now signals a dominant run in the Oscar race, leaving other films far behind. However, while 'Sinners' made history, the results were disappointing for the Indian film industry. The film 'Homebound,' which was in the Oscar race and highly anticipated by India, was eliminated from the final nomination list.

'Sinners' has made a strong showing in almost all major Oscar categories. The film is a strong contender for Best Picture, and director Ryan Coogler has been nominated for Best Director. Furthermore, the film's lead actor, Michael B. Jordan, secured a nomination for Best Actor, while Wunmi Mosaku earned a spot for Best Supporting Actress and Delroy Lindo for Best Supporting Actor. The film's dominance is evident not only in acting and directing but also in technical aspects.

The film will compete in categories including Best Casting, Original Screenplay, Production Design, Cinematography, and Best Original Song for 'I Lied to You,' among others. In addition, the film has presented its candidacy in a total of 16 categories, including Best Editing, Sound, Original Score, Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design, and Visual Effects. It remains to be seen how many trophies 'Sinners' will take home at the Oscar ceremony.