The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were revealed on Thursday morning, with the movie “Sinners” making history at the Oscars. This film received a groundbreaking total of 16 nominations, surpassing the previous records set by “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land.” The recognition was attributed to Ryan Coogler’s exceptional writing and directing skills, as well as Michael B. Jordan’s outstanding performance, earning him his first Oscar nomination alongside a nomination for best picture.
Additionally, “One Battle After Another” and the Norwegian film “Sentimental Value” had a strong presence in the nominations. “Sentimental Value” received nine nominations, a notable achievement for a non-English language film. Both “One Battle After Another” and “Sentimental Value” are contenders for the Oscars’ newly introduced category after 25 years: achievement in casting.
The nominations for best performance by an actress in a supporting role included Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas from “Sentimental Value,” Amy Madigan from “Weapons,” Wunmi Mosaku from “Sinners,” and Teyana Taylor from “One Battle After Another.”
The event culminated with the announcement of the best picture nominees, which included films like “Bugonia,” “F1,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another,” “The Secret Agent,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners,” and “Train Dreams.”
While there weren’t many surprises in the nominations, some unexpected outcomes occurred. Notably, “Wicked: For Good” received no nominations despite previous recognition for its stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Delroy Lindo from “Sinners” was nominated for supporting actor instead of the anticipated Miles Caton, who won the Critics Choice award for best young performer.
Furthermore, Jesse Plemons and Paul Mescal missed out on expected best actor nods, while “F1” by Apple garnered four nominations, positioning it as a potential winner in various categories. In contrast, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” by James Cameron received only two nominations, both in technical fields.
“One Battle After Another” narrowly missed setting a record with its four acting nominations, with Chase Infiniti notably absent from the list. The film’s dominance at the Golden Globes set high expectations for its success at the Oscars, alongside “Sinners,” contributing to a remarkable showing for Warner Bros.
The upcoming 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, will be hosted by Conan O’Brien. Canadian directors Domee Shi and Maggie Kang have promising chances in the best animated feature category, with “KPop Demon Hunters” being a strong contender. Additionally, Canadian filmmakers behind “Frankenstein” received nominations in various technical categories, including best picture.
The nominations across different categories reflect the diverse and competitive landscape of this year’s Oscars, promising an exciting event ahead.