The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced this morning (Thursday, January 22, 2026), and several historic moments emerged from the announcement.

Record-Breaking Achievement

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” made Oscar history by snagging 16 nominations, blowing past the three-way tie of 14 nominations for a single film, held by “All About Eve,” “Titanic” and “La La Land.” NBC News This horror film set in 1930s Mississippi received nominations across multiple categories including best picture, best director, and best actor for Michael B. Jordan, who was nominated for the first time.

Top Nominated Films

Beyond “Sinners,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was also a top nominee, garnering 13 nominations NBC News, while “Marty Supreme,” “Frankenstein,” and “Sentimental Value” each received nine nominations.

Major Acting Contenders

The Best Actor race features a competitive field including Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme” (his second consecutive nomination), Leonardo DiCaprio for “One Battle After Another,” Ethan Hawke for “Blue Moon,” Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners,” and Wagner Moura for “The Secret Agent.” Chalamet has momentum right now, fresh off his win at the Golden Globes NBC News, though he faces strong competition.

New Category Introduced

The 2026 Oscars introduce a brand-new category: Achievement in Casting, marking an expansion of the Academy’s recognition of filmmaking crafts.

Notable Surprises and Snubs

“Wicked: For Good” was completely shut out despite expectations, while “F1” surprisingly landed a best picture nomination after being overlooked at other awards shows. Warner Bros. dominated with 30 total nominations across their films.

Ceremony Details

The Oscars will be hosted by Conan O’Brien on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu NPR.