JAKARTA - The world film industry was again surprised by the extraordinary dominance in the 98th Academy Awards.
The supernatural horror film directed by Ryan Coogler, Sinners, officially recorded its name in history by breaking the record for the most nominations of all time for the 2026 Oscars.
The film starring actor Michael B. Jordan managed to surpass the achievements of previous legendary films.
Sinners not only stole the spotlight with a horror genre that rarely dominates the Oscars, but also through technical quality and a narrative that mesmerized the Academy jury.
Launching a report by DW, Tuesday, January 21, 2026, Sinners successfully secured nominations in a number of prestigious categories. Ryan Coogler is in the Best Director (Best Director) list, while Michael B. Jordan is favored as the winner in the Best Actor (Best Actor) category.
Not only that, this film is also included in the Best Picture nomination, juxtaposing it with other ambitious projects released throughout 2025.
The success of Sinners is considered a new milestone for the global film industry. So far, the horror and thriller genres have often been looked down upon in Oscar-sized awards.
However, through Coogler's cold hand, Sinners was able to prove that supernatural films can have artistic depth that is equal to serious drama films.
In addition to the main category, this film also dominates the technical categories such as Best Cinematography, Production Design, and Best Visual Effects, which strengthens the film's position as this year's visual masterpiece.
Despite leading with the most nominations, Sinners still had to compete fiercely with several other flagship films that also recorded impressive performances in this year's nomination list.
Film observers predict that the competition in the Best Film category will be one of the most intense in the last 10 years.
The 2026 Oscar Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, in March 2026.
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