In a landmark announcement for the 98th Academy Awards, Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller “Sinners” has made cinematic history by earning 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing the previous record of 14 held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land.
The 2025 horror-action film received recognition in numerous prestigious categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing, Original Score, Sound, Visual Effects, Costume Design, Makeup & Hairstyling, and the New Casting Award.
Directed by Ryan Coogler, known for blockbuster hits like Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther, Sinners has not only impressed critics but also dominated the box office. The film has grossed over $368 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing original horror film ever produced on a $90 million budget.
Other films leading the Oscar race include Leonardo DiCaprio’s “One Battle After Another”, which received 13 nominations, while Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value each earned 9 nods. Brad Pitt’s F1 took home four nominations.
The official Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2025, when winners will be revealed and the fate of these record-breaking films finalized. Industry insiders predict that Sinners could dominate the awards season, cementing Ryan Coogler’s status as one of Hollywood’s most visionary directors.