Oscar Nominations 2026: Coogler, DiCaprio, Byrne React to Record-Breaking List

• Director Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners" received a record 16 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Director, and Original Screenplay.
• Coogler wrote "Sinners" for his late uncle, imagining him celebrating with blues music, and expressed his honor in filmmaking.
• Leonardo DiCaprio, nominated for Best Actor for "One Battle After Another," emphasized the importance of memorable films, great ideas, and the communal experience of cinema.
• Rose Byrne, nominated for Best Actress for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," described the intensive five-week rehearsal process for her role and her family's excited reaction to her nomination.
• Delroy Lindo (nominated for "Sinners") and Ejae (nominated for Best Original Song "Golden") also shared their initial reactions and gratitude for their nominations.

Why It Matters: Oscar nominees like Coogler, DiCaprio, and Byrne share personal insights and reactions to their 2026 nominations.