Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Breaks Record as Several Contenders Are Snubbed

The Oscar nominations, announced Thursday morning, delivered a record-setting showing for Sinners and notable omissions for a number of high-profile performers and films. Sinners led the pack with a historic 16 nominations, while other season front-runners such as One Battle After Another also received ample recognition.

According to the coverage, the introduction of a casting Oscar helped boost Sinners’ total, though the film would have reached a new high even without that category. Its 16 nods include best picture, a directing nomination for Ryan Coogler and three acting nominations for Michael B.

Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo. The piece frames Sinners as the only contender with a realistic chance of unseating One Battle After Another for best picture. The roundup also cataloged several surprises and snubs. Wicked: For Good failed to match the first Wicked’s earlier 10 nominations and drew no nod for Ariana Grande.

Actors shut out included Chase Infiniti and Paul Mescal; awards strategists had debated Infiniti’s placement as a lead or supporting contender. Jesse Plemons, despite a Screen Actors Guild nomination, missed a best-actor spot, and Joel Edgerton received no acting nomination even though his film earned four nominations.

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Culture, Sinners, Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Ariana Grande