Which Movie Has the Most Oscar Nominations? Sinners' Record
The 16-nomination record, the 14-club it broke, and the films with most wins.
Aditya Challa2 min read
Summary
Which movie has the most Oscar nominations? Ryan Coogler's Sinners holds the record with 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards in 2026. It broke the previous record of 14, shared by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land. Sinners won four Oscars, while One Battle After Another won six, including Best Picture.
Which films had 14 Oscar nominations?
| Film | Year of release | Nominations | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| All About Eve | 1950 | 14 | 6 |
| Titanic | 1997 | 14 | 11 |
| La La Land | 2016 | 14 | 6 |
How many Oscars did Sinners win?
Four: Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay for Coogler, Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw and Best Original Score for Ludwig Göransson. The Los Angeles Times noted that Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the cinematography Oscar. With 12 nominations that did not turn into wins, Sinners also has the most losses by a single film.
Which movie has won the most Oscars?
Three films share the record of 11 wins: Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). The Return of the King won all 11 categories it was nominated in.
Which films got the most nominations without winning?
The Turning Point (1977) and The Color Purple (1985) each received 11 nominations and won none.
FAQ
Did Sinners win Best Picture? No. One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the 2026 ceremony.
Is Sinners a horror film? Yes. It is a horror drama, which makes the record notable for the genre.
Who has the most Oscar nominations as a person? Walt Disney, with 59.
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Sources
- 01latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-03-15/sinners-wins-4-awards-from-historic-16-nominations-oscars-2026
- 02screendaily.com/news/one-battle-after-another-sinners-and-warner-bros-the-big-winners-at-2026-oscars/5214819.article
- 03globalnews.ca/news/11729892/2026-oscars-winners-list/
- 04en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Academy_Award_records
- 05en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_About_Eve
- 06en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_La_Land
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