Academy Award Nominations Archives

·January 22, 2026·3 min read

Oscar Nominations 2026: “Sinners” makes history with record 16 nods

Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller Sinners has dominated the 2026 Academy Award nominations, earning a record-breaking 16 mentions including Best Picture...

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Oscar Nominations 2026: “Sinners” makes history with record 16 nods

Oscar Nominations 2026: “Sinners” makes history with record 16 nods

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