'SINNERS' has made history by becoming the most-nominated film of all time at the Oscars, earning a record-breaking 16 nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards.

Directed by Ryan Coogler, the supernatural thriller/vampire epic starring Michael B. Jordan broke the previous record of 14 nominations (shared by films like All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land). The nominations include major categories such as:
  • Best Picture
  • Best Director (Ryan Coogler)
  • Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan)
  • Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku)
  • Best Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo)
  • Best Original Screenplay
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Production Design
  • Best Film Editing
  • Best Makeup and Hairstyling
  • Best Sound
  • Best Visual Effects
  • Best Original Score
  • Best Original Song ("I Lied to You")
  • Best Casting (a newer category)
The film has also been a major commercial success, reportedly grossing hundreds of millions at the box office.Public reactions are sharply divided. Many fans and supporters are celebrating the historic achievement and calling it well-deserved, with excitement around potential wins (especially for Coogler, Jordan, and the technical categories). On the other hand, a significant portion of online commentary (especially on X) describes the movie as overrated, mediocre (often rated 6/10 or lower by critics in these discussions), or questions the high nomination count, with some attributing it to "DEI" influences or calling the Oscars "fake." Comments range from "fun but not 16-nomination worthy" to outright dismissal.Overall, it's one of the most polarizing nomination sweeps in recent Oscar history! The actual awards ceremony is still to come, so it'll be interesting to see how many of those 16 turn into wins.