Sinners Shatters Oscar Records with 16 Nominations, Leads 98th Academy Awards Race

• Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” received a record-breaking 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, surpassing the previous high of 14.
• “Sinners” earned nods for Best Picture, Best Director (Coogler), Best Screenplay, and Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan).
• Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” followed with 13 nominations, including four acting nods.
• Both top contenders, “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another,” are Warner Bros. titles, marking a strong Oscar showing for the studio amidst its potential sale to Netflix.
• The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien returning as host.

Why It Matters: “Sinners” made Oscar history with 16 nominations, leading the race for the 98th Academy Awards.