Oscar Nominations 2026: "Sinners" Poised to Make History, Warner Bros. Eyes Record Haul

• The 98th Academy Award nominations for 2026 are set to be announced, with Ryan Coogler’s horror film “Sinners” expected to break records.
• “Sinners” could surpass the 14-nomination record held by “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land,” potentially earning Michael B. Jordan his first nomination.
• Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is another strong contender, anticipated to receive up to 14 nominations, including multiple acting nods.
• Warner Bros. is projected to achieve its best Oscar performance in its 102-year history, driven by the success of both “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another.”
• The 98th Academy Awards will introduce a new casting category and will be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien.

Why It Matters: “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” are set to dominate the 2026 Oscar nominations, marking a historic year for Warner Bros.