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Warner Bros. Juggles Oscar Rivals Amid Netflix Sale Talks

2/13/2026

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Warner Bros. faces a competitive Oscar season with Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler's Sinners.
Sinners has 16 Oscar nominations.
The studio balances campaigns to give equal attention to both films, with budgets between $14 million and $16 million per film.
The directors maintain mutual respect despite the rivalry.
The awards season provides a morale boost for Warner Bros. amid a potential Netflix sale.

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Story summary

Warner Bros. faces a competitive Oscar season with Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler's Sinners.
Sinners has 16 Oscar nominations.
The studio balances campaigns to give equal attention to both films, with budgets between $14 million and $16 million per film.
The directors maintain mutual respect despite the rivalry.
The awards season provides a morale boost for Warner Bros. amid a potential Netflix sale.