what oscars is sinners nominated for

February 18, 2026

“Sinners” is nominated for a record 16 Oscars at the 2026 Academy Awards, covering all the major above‑the‑line categories plus a sweep of craft and music categories.

Main Oscar nominations

Here are the key categories “Sinners” is nominated in:

Best Picture
Best Director – Ryan Coogler
Best Actor – Michael B. Jordan (lead)

Best Supporting Actor – Delroy Lindo

Best Supporting Actress – Wunmi Mosaku

Best Original Screenplay – Ryan Coogler

Best Casting (new category)

Craft and technical categories

The film also runs the table in below‑the‑line races, making it eligible in every category it could compete in.

Cinematography
Film Editing
Production Design
Costume Design
Makeup and Hairstyling
Sound
Visual Effects
Original Score
Original Song

Put simply, if there was an Oscar category “Sinners” could qualify for in 2026, it received a nomination there, which is how it reached its historic total of 16 nods.

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