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The 2026 Oscar nominations are here, and " Sinners " didn't just bite, it slayed. Ryan Coogler's blockbuster film dominated the 98th Academy Awards nominations on Thursday with 16 nominations, breaking the Oscars all-time record.

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with "Sinners" leading the field with 16 total nominations. Here's the full list of 2026 Oscar nominees.

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Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.