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2026 Oscars: Coogler's 'Sinners' Leads with 16 Nominations

3/13/2026

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The 2026 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles lack clear frontrunners in major categories ahead of March 15, 2026.
Ryan Coogler, the filmmaker, leads with Sinners, which has 16 nominations.
One Battle After Another has 13 nominations.
Jessie Buckley, the Irish actress, is nominated for Hamnet.
Chloé Zhao, the filmmaker, is nominated for Hamnet, which explores Shakespeare's life.

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Story summary

The 2026 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles lack clear frontrunners in major categories ahead of March 15, 2026.
Ryan Coogler, the filmmaker, leads with Sinners, which has 16 nominations.
One Battle After Another has 13 nominations.
Jessie Buckley, the Irish actress, is nominated for Hamnet.
Chloé Zhao, the filmmaker, is nominated for Hamnet, which explores Shakespeare's life.