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Sinners Leads with 16 Nominations at 2026 Oscars

3/12/2026

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Summary

Coogler's Film Leads

The 98th Academy Awards will be held March 15, 2026, at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, starting at 7 p.m. ET, and will air on ABC.
Ryan Coogler's film Sinners leads with 16 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
Conan O'Brien will host the ceremony for the second consecutive year.
Nominees include One Battle After Another with 13 nominations and Sentimental Value with nine.

History

Historical Context

The first Academy Awards, held on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, honored films from 1927-1928, with "Wings" winning Best Picture and Best Engineering Effects. This event marked the beginning of a prestigious tradition in cinema, evolving to recognize diverse talents, as seen with Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" leading with 16 nominations in 2026, reflecting the industry's cultural impact.

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Coogler's Film Leads

The 98th Academy Awards will be held March 15, 2026, at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, starting at 7 p.m. ET, and will air on ABC.
Ryan Coogler's film Sinners leads with 16 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
Conan O'Brien will host the ceremony for the second consecutive year.
Nominees include One Battle After Another with 13 nominations and Sentimental Value with nine.

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