The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced this evening by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman in a ceremony that confirmed industry predictions. “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” emerged with the most nominations, establishing them as this year’s Oscar favorites.
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” earned widespread recognition across creative and technical categories. The film’s visual storytelling impressed Academy voters, resulting in nominations for cinematography, production design, and costume design. Strong ensemble performances also secured multiple acting nominations.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” matched this success with comprehensive recognition. Following Golden Globes victories, the film continued accumulating accolades with nominations for directing, adapted screenplay, and multiple performances. Technical categories also acknowledged its achievements.
Beyond these frontrunners, the nomination landscape included diverse films across all categories. “Marty Supreme,” “Hamnet,” and “Sentimental Value” each earned multiple nominations, while documentaries and animated features added variety. However, the complete absence of Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound” represents a significant snub.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony unfolds on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, where the year’s finest cinematic achievements will receive their ultimate recognition.
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