Sinners is nominated for 16 Oscars, which is an all-time record for a single film.

Quick Scoop: “Sinners” at the Oscars

  • Total Oscar nominations: 16 (record-breaking)
  • Ceremony year: 2026 (the 98th Academy Awards)
  • Key categories include: Best Picture, Directing, Acting, Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, and more.
  • It broke the previous nominations record of 14 held by “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land.”

Why this is a big deal

“Sinners,” a historical vampire/horror film directed by Ryan Coogler, isn’t the typical Oscar-bait drama, which makes its sweep across major and technical categories especially noteworthy. Multiple outlets (BBC, Variety, Vanity Fair, and others) all confirm the same headline stat: 16 nominations, the most ever for a single movie in Academy history.

In forum/film-nerd terms, “Sinners” is doing what “La La Land” and “Titanic” did, but bigger — and as a horror film.

Mini FAQ

  1. How many Oscars is “Sinners” nominated for?
    • 16 nominations.
  1. Did it really break the all-time record?
    • Yes, it beat the previous record of 14 nominations held by “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land.”
  1. Is it up for Best Picture?
    • Yes, “Sinners” is nominated for Best Picture among its 16 nods.

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