The 98th Academy Awards nominations were unveiled on Thursday morning, with the film “Sinners” making history by securing a total of 16 nominations. This achievement surpasses the previous record holders “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land.” The film received nods in various categories, recognizing Ryan Coogler’s writing and direction, as well as Michael B. Jordan’s performance, marking his first Oscar nomination.
Additionally, “One Battle After Another” and the Norwegian film “Sentimental Value” had notable showings, with the latter earning nine nominations, a significant accomplishment for a non-English language film. Both films are contenders for the new Oscars category of achievement in casting, the first of its kind in 25 years.
Among the nominations, notable mentions include Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Teyana Taylor for their outstanding performances in supporting roles. The event culminated with the announcement of the best picture nominees, which include a diverse range of films such as “Bugonia,” “F1,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another,” “The Secret Agent,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners,” and “Train Dreams.”
Despite some expected nominations, there were a few surprises, including the absence of “Wicked: For Good” and a deviation from predicted nominees like Jesse Plemons and Paul Mescal. Notably, “F1” emerged as a strong contender with four nominations, while “Avatar: Fire and Ash” received only two nominations in technical categories.
The awards ceremony concluded with “One Battle After Another” falling just short of a record, securing four acting nominations. Meanwhile, films like “Hamnet” and “Marty Supreme” also garnered significant recognition with eight and nine nominations respectively. The competition for best actor is fierce, with Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio leading the pack.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, viewers can expect a night filled with celebration and recognition for outstanding achievements in the film industry.
