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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Shatters Oscar Record with 16 Nominations

3/14/2026

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Ryan Coogler, the director of Sinners, earns 16 Academy Award nominations.
The previous record of 14 nominations was held by Titanic and others.
Critics praise Sinners for its genre-defying narrative and performances by Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
The film is a horror and cultural commentary set in 1930s Mississippi, sparking discourse among Black audiences about Black cinema.
The Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026.

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Story summary

Ryan Coogler, the director of Sinners, earns 16 Academy Award nominations.
The previous record of 14 nominations was held by Titanic and others.
Critics praise Sinners for its genre-defying narrative and performances by Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
The film is a horror and cultural commentary set in 1930s Mississippi, sparking discourse among Black audiences about Black cinema.
The Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026.