This evening brought the announcement of the 98th Academy Awards nominations by Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks. The reveal confirmed industry predictions, with “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” emerging as the clear leaders in this year’s Oscar competition.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” continued its awards season dominance with nominations across multiple major categories. The film’s success at the Golden Globes translated into strong Academy recognition, with nominations for directing, adapted screenplay, and several performances. Technical achievements also earned acknowledgment.
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” demonstrated equal strength with nominations highlighting its comprehensive excellence. The film earned recognition for direction, cinematography, production design, and powerful performances. Academy voters clearly appreciated Coogler’s ambitious storytelling and technical execution.
Beyond these frontrunners, the Best Picture category features eight additional nominees, including “Marty Supreme,” “Hamnet,” and “Frankenstein.” The diversity of nominated films promises an engaging competition. However, Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound” failed to secure any nominations, marking the morning’s most significant disappointment.
The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles hosts the 98th Academy Awards on March 15. The ceremony will air at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, where the year’s finest cinematic achievements will receive their ultimate recognition.