This evening’s announcement of the 98th Academy Awards nominations by Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks brought excitement and some surprises. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” emerged as the clear leaders in this year’s Oscar race.
Anderson’s film built upon its Golden Globes triumph with nominations across directing, writing, acting, and technical categories. The comprehensive recognition reflects the film’s excellence in all aspects of filmmaking. Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, and Sean Penn received acting nominations for their work.
“Sinners” proved equally worthy of Academy attention with nominations highlighting its visual brilliance and storytelling power. Coogler’s direction earned recognition alongside cinematography, production design, and sound design nominations. Performance acknowledgments for Michael B. Jordan and the supporting cast round out its success.
The nomination announcement included expected contenders across all categories, from animated features to documentaries to international films. The diversity of recognized work showcases contemporary cinema’s breadth. However, Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound” stands as the most notable exclusion, receiving zero nominations.
Oscar night arrives on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where cinema’s elite will gather for the industry’s biggest celebration. The ceremony will air at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, broadcasting the event to millions worldwide.