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The Guardian // World // Europe

Sinners becomes first film in history to earn 16 Oscar nominations

Thursday 22nd January 2026, 2:00PM

Ryan Coogler’s ghost story breaks recordsOne Battle After Another in second with 13 nodsMarty Supreme, Sentimental Value and Frankenstein score nine apieceMescal, Clooney, Paltrow and Wicked snubbedFull list of nomineesSinners, Ryan Coogler’s critically and commercially acclaimed supernatural thriller, has become the first film to be nominated for 16 Academy Awards.The film starring Michael B Jordan as twin brothers setting up a blues club in 1930s Mississippi while battling racism and vampires has so far taken $368m worldwide. It is nominated for trophies including best picture, director, leading actor, supporting actor (for the British actor Delroy Lindo), supporting actress (for British-Nigerian actor Wunmi Mosaku) and the Academy’s inaugural casting prize. Continue reading...

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